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CBCF Statement on White House Nominations
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is pleased that President Barack Obama has put forward the nomination of African-American leaders who are among our nation’s most innovative, and dedicated public servants.
Read MoreFormer CBCF Fellow David Johns Appointed to White House Staff
Former Congressional Black Caucus Foundation fellow David Johns has been appointed as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. The announcement was made by Arne Duncan, U.S. education secretary.
Read MoreCBCF, AFT Look at Diversifying Nation’s Teacher Workforce
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) will bring together experts for a town hall meeting to examine Diversifying the Nation’s Teacher Workforce, Thursday, April 18, 2013, from noon – 3 p.m. at the Howard University Blackburn Center.
Read MoreCBCF Urges Lawmakers to Consider Implications of Gun Control Reform Measures
As our Congressional leaders now begin to debate gun control measures on the floor of the Senate, we must not lose sight of the potential implications of proposed laws requiring background checks, and increased security in our schools — particularly in African-American and other under-served communities.
Read MoreCBCF Announces New President/CEO and Chair of Board of Directors
A. Shuanise Washington was appointed the president and chief executive officer of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and Rep. Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania was elected the board chairman during the Foundation’s annual board meeting.
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