The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF’s) National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) fellowship program this month is marking one year of advancing social justice and racial equity and welcoming four new Congressman John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellows.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces First-Ever Emerging Leaders’ Summit
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) today announces its first-ever Emerging Leaders’ Summit as part of its ongoing “Policy for the People” series to examine critical issues affecting the global Black community. On June 24, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET and again at 2:00 p.m. ET, the virtual summit will host Millennial and Generation Z leaders to examine two issues affecting Black economic empowerment: student loan debt and entrepreneurship.
Read MoreCBCF Works to Eliminate Financial Barriers to Education for Deserving Students Nationwide During the Mervyn L. & Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Celebration
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) today announced that it will host the 28th Annual Mervyn L. & Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Celebration on June 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces $3.75 Million from the Tracking Foundation
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) today announced that the Tracking Foundation donated grants totaling $3.75 million from the charitable foundation established by philanthropist Stephen Feinberg to support scholarships and internships for African American and Black students. Mr. Feinberg is the co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Cerberus Capital Management, a global private equity firm with investment assets across complementary credit, private equity, and real estate platforms.
Read MoreCBCF Releases Statement on Decision in Derek Chauvin’s Trial in the Death of George Floyd
Tonya Veasey, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) released the following statement on the jury decision on the murder of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin.
Read MoreCBCF Announces Virtual Braintrust
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) today announces the next session in the “Policy for the People” Virtual Braintrust Series. On April 22, beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET, the virtual braintrust will highlight the perils and possibilities for Creators of Color in the online economy.
Read MoreCBCF Mourns the Loss Of Congressman Alcee L. Hastings
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) mourns the passing of CBCF Board Member and Congressman Alcee L. Hastings, who passed away today at the age of 84.
Read MoreCBCF Announces New Officers and Members to Its Board Of Directors
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) elected new officers and appointed new members to its board of directors during its 2021 annual meeting.
Read MoreCBCF Announces the Sojourner Truth Legacy Project Virtual Program
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) today announces the Sojourner Truth Legacy Project Virtual Program
Read MoreCBCF Announces STEAM Fellowship Partnership with the Entertainment Software Association
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) today announced its partnership with the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in launching a new STEAM fellowship.
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