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.

Feb 28, 2024

CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research Releases Groundbreaking Journal: “The Nexus: Defining the Moment”

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is proud to announce the publication and release of the latest edition of the Journal of the Center for Policy Analysis and Research (JCPAR) titled "The Nexus: Defining the Moment."

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Feb 13, 2024

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partners with Paramount Pictures on the Release of the new “Bob Marley: One Love” Film to Provide Social Justice Scholarships

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce its collaboration with Paramount Pictures for the cinematic debut of the highly anticipated BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE film set to hit theaters on February 14, 2024.

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Jan 16, 2024

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces Spring 2024 Interns

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce the Spring 2024 cohort of Congressional interns, set to begin a transformative public policy and professional development journey starting January 16, 2024.

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Nov 1, 2023

CBCF Charts a Path Forward Towards Racial Equity with its Corporate Social Responsibility Guide

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) today announces the release of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) guide, Where Do We Go from Here? A Guide to Advance Racial Equity Through Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance.

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Oct 3, 2023

Highlights from the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference

In the spirit of #ALC52, we celebrate the resounding success of this conference and its timeliness. The discussions surrounding 'Securing Our Democracy. Protecting our Freedoms. Uplifting our Culture.' have not only been enlightening but also profoundly relevant to the challenges we face today.

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Sep 24, 2023

At Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards, President Biden, Vice President Harris Warn that American Democratic Norms and Freedoms are at Stake Ahead of 2024 Presidential Elections

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored the work of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) to uphold democratic norms and institutions and chart a pathway for progress for Black Americans – while warning this work is more important than ever before in a pivotal upcoming election year.

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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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