Publications

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Center for Policy Analysis and Research regularly publishes policy briefs, fact sheets, and reports addressing key public policy issues affecting the global Black community, including criminal justice, education access, economic development, public health, voting rights, and Black representation in the ever-growing technology sector.

Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America

Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook is a bold and necessary framework for addressing the most pressing challenges facing Black communities in the United States. The Playbook was co-developed by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and features input from various research, advocacy, and policy organizations that share our commitment to improving the conditions of Black communities.

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The Impact of Federal Layoffs on the Black Health Workforce

The federal workforce has long served as a critical pathway for Black Americans to achieve economic stability and contribute to national health equity efforts. However, mass layoffs and executive actions […]

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Access and Affordability in Chronic Disease Care

Chronic diseases are long-term, non-communicable illnesses that can be attributed to a combination of genetic factors and social determinants of health — non-medical factors, like class, environment, and race, that […]

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Resource Guide for Impacted Federal Workers

View this publication from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

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Policy Update for Executive Order #14248: Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections

Read an update from CPAR regarding the recent executive order that mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and requires that all mail-in ballots be received by Election Day.

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CBCF Policy for the People: Resources on Black Mental Health in the Social Media & Digital Era

View these resources compiled by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

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CBCF Policy for the People: Resources on Mental Health Deserts

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Black Youth Mental Health in the Social Media & Digital Era: What To Know

To fully understand the impact of social media on Black youth, it is critical to consider both the individual and collective consequences on mental health, as well as the broader […]

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2023 Annual Report – Strength in Action: Expanding Our Reach, Deepening Our Impact

Each year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation publishes an annual report capturing our progress, reflecting our commitment to the global Black community through educating the public and informing policy, and […]

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NREI 2024 Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report offers a detailed overview of the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI). Read this report to learn about the progress made on our key […]

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