Resources for National Town Hall
The ALC National Town Hall Meeting will take place Thursday September 17, 2026 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am at the 55th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America
Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook is a bold and necessary framework for addressing the most pressing challenges facing Black communities in the United States.
Louisiana v. Callais: The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision Explained
On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais limiting race-based district drawing under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Following the ruling, several states are reconsidering their congressional maps. Our new Tracker monitors state-level redistricting efforts and their potential impact on the 58 members of the Congressional Black Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.
2026 Voting Rights Scorecard
Voting access varies from state to state—and understanding these differences is critical to protecting the right to vote. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Voting Rights Scorecard examines state-level voting laws and policies across seven key areas: early voting, voter ID requirements, access to polling places, felony disenfranchisement, election disinformation, vote-by-mail, and redistricting.
See how 15 states compare across key measures of voting access and learn more about the policies shaping the electoral process for Black communities.
Rooted in Legacy, Ready for the Future: The JCPAR Commemorative Issue
Rooted in Legacy, Ready for the Future celebrates the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 50 years of impact. This special commemorative issue features contributions from leading scholars, policymakers, and advocates who reflect on the challenges facing Black communities while advancing research-driven ideas and policy solutions for what comes next.
CBCF Executive Order Tracker: Understanding What’s at Stake for Black America
For more than 1.5 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has been closely monitoring the executive orders and presidential actions issued by the Trump Administration that we believe will have profound implications for Black Americans. The CBCF Executive Order Tracker is your go-to resource for timely, accessible updates to help you understand these actions and stay informed about their impact on Black communities.
Share Your Voice!
The way voting districts are drawn is changing. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major decision in Louisiana v. Callais that affects how the Voting Rights Act is enforced and could reshape voting maps across the country.
As we prepare for the upcoming midterm elections, we want to hear from you. Tell us about your voting experiences, civic engagement, and thoughts on the Callais decision by taking our short survey.
Scan the QR code to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
Take the Black Census Today!
CBCF is partnering with Black Futures Lab to recruit 300,000 Black Americans to take the Black Census. The Black Census Project is the largest survey of Black people in America, designed to capture the opinions of Black communities and transform collective imagination into actionable data that shapes policy, fuels organizing, and reclaims narrative power.