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CBCF Mourns the Passing of Actor, Activist, and Ambassador, Sidney Poitier
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 7, 2022 CONTACT:Tory Hairston202.263.2812media@cbcfinc.org WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) mourns the death of Sidney Poitier, actor, activist, and ambassador, who passed away […]
Read MoreCBCF Announces New President and CEO
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today that civil and human rights leader and policy expert Nicole Austin-Hillery will lead the organization as its new president and chief executive officer.
Read MoreCBCF Releases Statement on the Convictions in the Death of Daunte Wright
In a joint statement, Donna Fisher-Lewis, co-interim president and CEO and senior vice president of resource development, along with Paul Dumars, co-interim president and CEO, CFO, and COO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), released the following statement on the jury decision of manslaughter by former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
Read MoreCBCF Mourns the Loss of Former Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) mourns the passing of former Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek, who passed away yesterday at the age of 95.
Read MoreCBCF Releases Statement on Decision in Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial Verdict
In a joint statement, Donna Fisher-Lewis, co-interim president and CEO and senior vice president of resource development, along with Paul Dumars, co-interim president and CEO, CFO, and COO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), released the following statement on the jury decision on the murder of Ahmaud Arbery by Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan, Jr.
Read MoreCBCF 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.
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