politics Archives - Heart & Soul

Political Tea- By DeeJay, The Real D’usse Papi & Incognito Denim

October 3, 2026 admin 0

By DeeJay, The Real D’usse Papi & Incognito Denim A kitchen table view of the midterms Down South, a kitchen table can hold a Sunday plate, an overdue light bill, and a whole argument about Washington. That is where this […]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 55th Annual Legislative Conference (#ALC55) this week September 16-20, 2026

September 16, 2026 admin 0

This year’s theme, “Ready, Rooted and Rising,” commemorates CBCF’s 50th anniversary and reminds us of our community’s collective perseverance and indomitable spirit. The ALC ’26 Honorary Co-Chairs are Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD-4). The conference’s location is the Walter […]

America One Blood Challenge

August 15, 2026 admin 0

Take the “America One Blood Challenge” Listen to the full song At SIKOHNA Community by clicking the play button in the audio section. You can view a 50 second preview of the highly anticipated “America One Blood” music video below […]

The Heart, Soul, and Bass of South Florida: Luther Campbell’s “Uncle Luke” Unapologetic Fight for FL-20 and His Historic Campaign for Congress.

July 18, 2026 admin 0

“Uncle Luke” Campbell to Launch Historic “24 Hours for Luke” Fundraising Marathon that will unite the Hip Hop community in support of his historic campaign for Congress. By Staff There is a distinct rhythm to South Florida that cannot be […]

55th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is here—Rooted, Ready, & Rising.-September 16–20, 2026

July 14, 2026 admin 0

The official theme of the 55th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is here—Rooted, Ready, & Rising. As the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) celebrates its 50th Anniversary, this year’s theme honors the strength of our legacy while looking ahead to the […]

A Historic Number of Black Women Are Seeking Office in Georgia, Democracy Must Meet the Moment

June 24, 2026 admin 0

This November, eight of Georgia’s nine statewide offices will feature Black women candidates By Glynda C. Carr The field is set. After months of campaigning, organizing, and voter engagement, Georgia’s primary and runoff elections have concluded, and voters have delivered […]

Black Women Leaders Are Not Burnt Out, We Are Being Extracted From

June 24, 2026 admin 0

By Nataki Garrett Myers Let’s start with the numbers, because America often values economic losses over human suffering. According to a 2020 Citigroup analysis, racism cost the United States economy $16 trillion over twenty years. McKinsey & Company later estimated […]

Built by Texas Trailblazers: Why Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run Carries a Legacy Forward

March 2, 2026 admin 0

The leadership of Barbara Jordan, Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Sheila Jackson Lee shaped a tradition now poised to reach the U.S. Senate By Glynda C. Carr With less than a week to go before the Democratic primary, all eyes are […]

Kyle Green, Jr.: Leading with Faith, Resilience, and Purpose in Greater New Orleans

February 16, 2026 admin 0

By Staff In the Greater New Orleans Area—where culture is layered like history and resilience runs as deep as the Mississippi River—leadership requires more than political instinct; it demands heart, humility, and an unwavering commitment to community. State Representative Kyle […]

The Nudge: Behavioral law-ways to influence decision-making

November 28, 2025 admin 0

By Randall K. Johnson This op-ed examines how individuals, groups and institutions could use previously ignored information to inform their decision-making. It does so by drawing on behavioral law and economics, which is the study of how people respond to […]

How Democrats Can Win The Shutdown Messaging War

November 3, 2025 admin 0

By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Donald Trump holds the record for both the longest and second-longest government shutdowns in American history. Republicans control the White House, Senate, and House—yet somehow, Democrats are at risk of losing the message war […]

What 400 Years of Family History Teaches About This American Moment

November 3, 2025 admin 0

By Ben Jealous We just fell back. The season of darkness is coming on. But this year, more than any I can remember, that darkness feels existential, not just seasonal. As a professor, I’ve watched it settle over my students […]

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 Power of Narrative: Remmington Belford on Equity, Legacy, and Leadership”

September 2, 2025 admin 0

BY Staff Remmington F. Belford, MPS, has built a career at the intersection of public affairs, equity, and storytelling, guided by a vision shaped as much by absence as by opportunity. Raised in Houston in a family rooted in service […]