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.

Sep 21, 2023

Nicole Austin-Hillery Receives Distinguished Bison Breaking Barriers Award from Howard University

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is pleased to announce that our President and CEO, Nicole Austin-Hillery is the 2023 recipient of the Bison Breaking Barriers Award from Howard University.

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Sep 21, 2023

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, Healthcare Professionals Serve up Health Screenings at Annual Community Breakfast

This morning, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) held its annual Community Breakfast and Health Fair, with spouses of the Congressional Black Caucus serving meals – and healthcare professionals offering free critical healthcare screenings and services – to low-income and unhoused residents of the District.

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Sep 21, 2023

Sean “Diddy” Combs Applauds Black Leaders’ Commitment to Defending Democracy, Driving Corporate Diversity at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference

Today, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) National Town Hall event, entertainer and business mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs applauded the academics, legislators and activists speaking at the event for the work they were doing to safeguard Black history in order to protect future freedoms, and drive greater diversity in corporate America.

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Sep 20, 2023

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Kicks Off 52nd Annual Legislative Conference with a Call to Secure Our Democracy, Protect Our Freedoms and Uplift Our Culture

Ahead of a critical presidential election year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) opened with a call to action to unite over the next four days in a shared vision and strategy forward that will catalyze policy changes for progress and equity that will advance the global Black community and safeguard our democracy and freedoms within it.

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Sep 15, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: 52nd Annual Legislative Conference from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

We look forward to welcoming you to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (#ALC52) in Washington, DC, September 20-24, 2023!

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Aug 16, 2023

Karen Clarke Sheard and Reverend Dr. Gina Stewart to Headline Day of Healing at the CBCF 52nd Annual Legislative Conference

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is thrilled to announce that renowned gospel artist Karen Clarke Sheard and Reverend Dr. Gina Stewart will be the distinguished special guests at the upcoming Day of Healing event.

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Aug 8, 2023

Remembering the Legacy of Charles Ogletree

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of a true civil and human rights trailblazer, Charles Ogletree, an exceptional American attorney at law and esteemed advocate for civil rights.

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Jul 19, 2023

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is thrilled to launch registration and unveil the theme for the highly anticipated 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC): "Securing Our Democracy. Protecting Our Freedoms. Uplifting Our Culture."

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Jun 29, 2023

CBCF Expresses Deep Concern on SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) expresses deep concern and profound disappointment in the US Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action as we know it in the college admissions process.

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