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Thank you for your interest in CBCF. Here you will find the latest news, public statements and announcements. To arrange interviews, please contact Dr. Erica Southerland at (202) 263-2812 or via email at media@cbcfinc.org.
CBCF Announces 2021 Phoenix Awards Honorees to be Recognized During Foundation Friday Broadcast on BET and BET Her
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) today announced the honorees for the virtual Phoenix Awards, the culminating signature event of the 50th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) to be broadcast on BET and BET Her.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and BET Renew Partnership to Broadcast 50th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Signature Events
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced a partnership with BET to broadcast “Foundation Friday.”
Read MoreCBCF Announces Registration for Virtual 50th Annual Legislative Conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today registration is open for its 2021 Virtual Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), presented by Toyota.
Read MoreCBCF Unveils New Branding, Website
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) today unveiled powerful new visual branding and a new organizational website.
Read MoreCBCF Announces Search for President and CEO
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today that it is launching a search for a new President and CEO. Executive search and talent solutions firm, Korn Ferry has been retained to lead the search to replace Tonya Veasey, who will step down from her role at the end of September following the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference.
Read MoreCBCF Marks First Anniversary of the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice Fellowship Program
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.
Read MoreCongressional 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.
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