Newsroom

Thank you for your interest in CBCF. Here you will find the latest news, public statements and announcements. To arrange interviews, please contact Yolanda Raine at (202) 809-2011 or via email at media@cbcfinc.org.

Oct 8, 2025

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Statement on the Passing of Former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) mourns the passing of former U.S. Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, a distinguished public servant, educator, and trailblazer whose impact continues to shape our nation and this Foundation.

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Sep 25, 2025

CBCF President and CEO Nicole Austin-Hillery to Receive National Urban League’s 2025 Do Something! Award

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is pleased to announce that our President and CEO, Nicole Austin-Hillery, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Urban League’s Do Something! Award.

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Jul 28, 2025

Registration Opens for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 54th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the nation’s leading and influential policy conference dedicated to advancing the global Black community.

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Jul 17, 2025

Remembering the Legacy of Former Congressman William “Bill” Clay Sr.

Statement from Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, on the Passing of Former Congressman William “Bill” Clay Sr.

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Jun 19, 2025

CBCF Statement on the Commemoration of Juneteenth

Statement from Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, on Juneteenth 2025.

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May 26, 2025

Remembering the Legacy of Former Representative Charles B. Rangel

Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation issued the following statement on the passing of former Representative Charles B. Rangel.

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May 25, 2025

CBCF Statement on Remembering George Floyd and Advancing Equity Through Action

Statement from Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, on the five-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd.

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May 19, 2025

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center Release Black Policy Playbook

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, published Forward Together: Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America.

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Mar 13, 2025

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Unveils New Executive Orders Tracker to Inform and Encourage Civic Engagement

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) proudly announces the launch of CBCF Executive Order Tracker: Understanding What's at Stake for Black America.

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