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Native Land Pod at CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference 2025

October 14, 2025 admin 0

Join hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum live from the 54th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF ALC) for a conversation made for this moment. This special live recording brings together a rotating panel of esteemed […]

Self-Funded Freedom: Using What We Know to Build What We Need

September 29, 2025 admin 0

By Germar Reed When we talk about freedom in our community, we often dream of it in grand, distant terms—policy changes, reparations, institutional shifts. And while those are valid pursuits, we forget the power we already possess: the skills, tools, […]

54th Annual Legislative Conference This weeks Schedule

September 23, 2025 admin 0

By Staff The Annual Legislative Conference is the leading public policy convening focused on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. The ALC is a unique platform where thought leaders, legislators, influencers, and concerned citizens converge to discuss […]

The Heart of Philanthropy

September 16, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Philanthropy has long been portrayed through the lens of wealth, endowments, and buildings named after elite benefactors. Yet for African Americans, giving has always been woven into the fabric of survival, resilience, and collective progress. In The Gift & […]

GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FLY PROF.-A ROAD LESS TRAVELED

September 9, 2025 admin 0

A Lesson In Cultural Awareness By Earl N. Caldwell, II As a law professor, I am most often in the role of imparting knowledge to my students. Yet, I am reminded that all of us—even teachers—remain students of life, continually learning. […]

Returning to Our Own Institutions

September 6, 2025 admin 0

By Germar Reed There is a line I can’t shake: “If you give a man the power to feed you, you’ve given him the power to starve you.” For much of our history, we knew this. When Black families were locked […]

Dr. Samaad Wes Keys-Higher education strategist, philanthropy leader, and cultural voice has a relentless commitment to equity and transformation.

September 3, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Samaad Wes Keys, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized higher education strategist, philanthropy leader, and cultural voice whose career has been defined by a relentless commitment to equity and transformation. From his beginnings as a first-generation college student at […]

“The Power of Presence: Kenan Cooper-Gilmore on Advocacy, Art, and Authenticity”

August 27, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Kenan Cooper-Gilmore is a visionary leader whose voice carries the weight of advocacy, artistry, and authenticity. From his Memphis roots to his transformative work in Chicagoland, he has become a beacon for the Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ community—creating […]

Made for this Moment – POWER, POLICY, & PROGRESS

August 27, 2025 admin 0

By CBCF Join us for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, September 24th through September 28th in Washington, D.C. It is the place to connect with civic and business leaders, elected officials, and concerned citizens to discuss […]

The Beat of Our Ancestors: Josh Jacobs and the Full Circle of Truth

August 27, 2025 admin 0

For Denise—the quiet light who walked beside me through Brooklyn’s streets—and for Josh, the son who now walks with the rhythm of our ancestors in his veins. BY Brenda Johnson Scrolling through TikTok one night, I heard a voice that […]

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GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FLY PROF. – Caretakers of the Community-Jazz

July 1, 2025 admin 0

By Earl N. Caldwell II Welcome to Global Conversations With The Fly Prof. In this edition, I am excited to introduce you to several remarkable individuals who are transforming lives and shaping cultures—both locally and globally—through the universal language of […]

Our Plugs-Nonprofit update & Welcome Neptune XXI

May 26, 2025 admin 0

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THE AFRICAN TWELVE APOSTLES: THE LIBERATORS-Archbishop Prof Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu – President of African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU)

May 20, 2025 admin 0

By CHIDIEBERE ANELECHI OGBU and CLYDE RIVERS It is necessary to look at the author’s mind when conceiving the “African Twelve Apostles” – The Liberators Book aimed at deconstructing the negative narratives that African Leaders are violent and rebels, creating a new […]

Books For Mom

May 7, 2025 admin 0

By African American Literature Book Club (AALBC.com) Their Eyes Were Watching God: A Novel (Deluxe Edition) by Zora Neale Hurston “A deeply soulful novel that comprehends love and cruelty, and separates the big people from the small of heart, without ever losing […]

Celebrate Mothers Day At DC Capitol Square Bar and Grill

May 6, 2025 admin 0

💖 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us at Capitol Square Bar! 🌸 Let’s raise a glass to the moms, grandmas, aunties, and mother figures who make life beautiful! Join us this Sunday, May 11th for a Mother’s Day celebration filled with […]

Guided by Purpose: A Conversation with Lawrence Tribble

April 23, 2025 admin 0

By Staff Today, we have the honor of sitting down with a man who doesn’t just talk about impact—he lives it. Lawrence Tribble is a powerful voice for mentorship, purpose, and legacy, and his work has touched the lives of […]