In the spirit of Black History Month and against the backdrop of a pivotal election year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) proudly unveils “Voices of Change”, a month-long campaign designed to illuminate and honor the profound narratives of Black leaders, activists, and change makers who have indelibly shaped the landscape of activism and championed voting rights throughout history.
Read MoreBlack History Month Celebration 2022: “Finding Joy in the Journey”
In 1926, Negro History Week was established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) to inspire communities to organize local celebrations and lectures, spread awareness, and raise Black pride.
Read MoreCBCF Kicked Off 40th Anniversary Celebration During Black History Month
The Avoice Heritage Celebration kicked off the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated’s (CBCF) fortieth anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its Avoice virtual library on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
Read MoreCBCF Celebrates Black History Month with #MakeYourMap
With support from The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), and Instagram, created maps for the #MakeYourMap initiative, with the theme of “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories”.
Read MoreCBCF Honors Reps. Conyers and Rangel and Toyota At Black History Month Celebration
On February 24, 2015, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) honored Reps. John Conyers, Jr. and Charles Rangel and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. during its sixth annual Avoice Heritage Celebration at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreTop Ten Black Inventors (You Didn’t Know About)
From ancient Kemet to the contemporary United States, people of the African Diaspora have been responsible for some of the world’s most innovative and useful creations.
Read MoreConservatives’ War on Obamacare Continues Unabated
It’s Black History Month and as you’re reading these words, more than 7 million Americans have purchased health insurance, in recent weeks, as the deadline to sign up for health care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was set to expire on Sunday, February 15.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Hosts First-Ever Black History Month #CBCFInstaMeet
In celebration of Black History Month, our first-ever InstaMeet tour will feature three significant, African-American historical sites: Ben’s Chili Bowl, the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation and New Bethel Baptist Church.
Read MoreIs Black History Month History?
If history is defined as the study of past events, does this then mean that every February we are celebrating the buried and expired achievements of the black race?
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