IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Anne Williams
media@cbcfinc.org
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2017—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) will host the ceremonial swearing-in of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for current and newly-elected members of the 115th Congress. Forty-nine members will take the oath of office—the largest in CBC history.
Because space will be limited, media credentials have been issued. However, the ceremony will be streamed live at cbcfinc.org/live
WHO:
The CBCF will honor Representative. Cedric L. Richmond (LA), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 115th Congress. The ceremony will include remarks from The Honorable James E. Clyburn, Assistant Democratic Leader for the United States House of Representatives. The Honorable Troy Carter, Louisiana State Senator, will serve as the master of ceremony.
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9 a.m.
WHERE:
The ceremony will take place in Warner Theatre located at 513 13th Street NW Washington, D.C. This event is closed to the public.
*** Please RSVP for the Ceremony by 2 p.m., December 28. 2016 . ***
Visit http://cbcfinc.org and follow the CBCF @CBCFInc or https://www.facebook.com/CBCFInc for regular updates and information about the swearing-in ceremony.
About CBCF
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated, established in 1976, is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute intended to broaden and elevate the influence of African Americans in the political, legislative and public policy arenas.
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