The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and United Health Foundation (UHF) recently awarded scholarships to 11 college students as part of CBCF’s Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program.
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CBCF Applauds Confirmation of Mel Watt to Lead FHFA
“The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) supports the U.S. Senate confirmation of Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) for director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the government regulator which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read MoreCBCF Statement on the Passing of President Nelson Mandela
“The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of a great leader, revolutionary freedom fighter, and our friend, Nelson Mandela.
Read MoreCBCF Honors Stevie Wonder, Time Warner Inc., Hon. Carrie Meek
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will recognize musician Stevie Wonder, Time Warner Inc., and former Rep. Carrie P. Meek of Florida during its fourth annual Avoice Heritage Celebration (Avoice: African American Voices In Congress) on February 26, 2013.
Read MoreCBCF Analyst Named Secretary of Prestigious NCOBPS
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Senior Research and Policy Analyst Menna Demessie, Ph.D. was elected as secretary for the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) during their annual conference in Chicago, March 14-16.
Read MoreCBCF President A. Shuanise Washington to Speak at NBA Convention
For 86 years, NBA has championed the interests of minority and women-owned banks, with the understanding that these banks play a critical role in sustaining the economic life of the communities that they serve.
Read MoreCBCF Welcomes Opening of Health Insurance Marketplaces
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) released the following statement today in recognition of the beginning of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Read MorePresident Obama to Keynote Annual CBCF Awards Dinner
President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner.
Read MoreCBCF Makes Historic Investment in Minority Banks
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) made a $5 million investment in African American-owned banking institutions as part of a broader effort to increase the availability of loans for businesses and individuals in African-American communities.
Read MoreCBCF’s National Town Hall to Examine Poverty and Violence
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will devote its annual national town hall meeting to a discussion about the causes and consequences of poverty and violence on our youth.
Read MoreCBCF Welcomes Bloggers to 43rd Annual Legislative Conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) today announced the creation of Bloggers Row, powered by USTelecom Association, the newest addition to the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), held Sept. 18-21, 2013 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Read MoreHost of “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” Iyanla Vanzant, to Keynote 43rd Annual Legislative Conference Networking Luncheon
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) today announced that Iyanla Vanzant, host of the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “Iyanla: Fix My Life” reality television show, will serve as keynote speaker during the Annual Legislative Conference Networking Luncheon.
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