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The Nation’s Premier Gathering of Black Political Power and Thought to Convene in Washington, D.C., as CBCF Marks its 50th Anniversary and the Conference Enters its 55th Year.

July 14, 2026 admin 0

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Marks 55th Annual Legislative Conference with Theme: Rooted, Ready, and Rising Washington, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) announced the theme for its 55th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC): Rooted, Ready & Rising taking place September 16-20, 2026. The […]

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 […]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Spring 2026 Internship Applications Now Due October 20!

October 16, 2025 admin 0

By CBCF The CBCF Leadership Institute has extended the deadline for the Spring 2026 Internship Program to Monday, October 20, 2025 — giving more students and recent graduates the chance to gain invaluable experience in the heart of Washington, D.C. As a valued member of our CBCF community, […]

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 […]

54th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) September 24-28, 2025

July 30, 2025 admin 0

BY CBCF Get ready! The 54th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), presented by Amazon, is where bold ideas meet powerful action. This is the place where visionaries, leaders, and changemakers come together to amplify their voices and shape what’s next for the global Black […]

53rd Annual Legislative Conference Schedule

August 29, 2024 admin 0

SEPTEMBER 11-15, 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation SEPTEMBER 11-15, 2024 | WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Time Event Location 10:00AM – 3:00PM P/CEO Stakeholder Leadership Summit (IO) WCC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Time Event Location 7:00AM – […]

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

September 25, 2023 admin 0

BY ALC Media Photo Credits Kea Taylor/Imagine Photography LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Karine Jean-Pierre, Mayor Karen Bass, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Justin Jones honored at gala ceremony that closes out the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference Washington, D.C. – Tonight, President Joe […]

CBCF Announces the In-Person Return of A Day of Healing (formerly the Prayer Breakfast)

September 27, 2022 admin 0

The signature gospel and inter-faith event will kick-off culminating events for the 2022 Annual Legislative Conference Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) announced the in-person return of the Day of Healing (formerly known as the Prayer Breakfast), […]

CBCF Announces the In-Person Return of the 51st Annual Legislative Conference Sponsored by Amazon

August 22, 2022 admin 0

By CBCF Registration for the nation’s leading policy conference will feature both virtual and in-person attendance Washington, D.C., August 22, 2022 – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is excited to announce the in-person return of the 51st Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), after two […]

CBCF Statement on President Biden’s Nomination of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson

February 28, 2022 admin 0

By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation The First Black Woman Selected for the Nation’s Highest Court Washington – Nicole Austin-Hillery, president and chief executive officer of The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), today released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s […]

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is proud to announce civil and human rights leader and policy expert Nicole Austin-Hillery as its new president and chief executive officer.

January 5, 2022 admin 0

For more than 20 years, she has used her background in policy, legal, advocacy, and media to provide leadership and strategic counsel on a range of policy issues, including civil and international human rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. Beginning […]

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Holistic Justice: A Push Towards Trauma-Informed Policymaking – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

December 10, 2021 admin 0

We envision a world in which all communities have an equal voice in public policy through leadership cultivation, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. Speakers for NREI Summit Session 3 Representative Ayanna Pressley Opening Remarks Olajumoke Obayanju Moderator: Alisha Moreland-Capuia Panelists: […]

Opening Soon: CBCF Scholarship Opportunities

December 2, 2021 admin 0

Mark your calendar! CBCF scholarship opportunities are opening soon. For more than three decades, the CBCF, in partnership with CBC Spouses, has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students.Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students who demonstrate […]

CBCF 2021 Health Equity Summit: Mental Health Realities for Black America

February 22, 2021 admin 0

By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation The 2021 Health Equity Summit provides attendees the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussion with subject-matter experts along with business leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Subjects are wide-reaching policy and social issues […]

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and TV One Announce Partnership to Broadcast Ceremonial Swearing-In of the Congressional Black Caucus

December 21, 2020 admin 0

WASHINGTON – December 21, 2020 – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced a partnership with TV One to broadcast the Ceremonial Swearing-In of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) of the 117th United States Congress. The broadcast, presented by FedEx, will feature […]

Policy For The People-Policy Meets Practice: Training in Action

October 22, 2020 admin 0

Policy Meets Practice: Training in Action The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will kick off its second series of the Policy for the People Virtual Braintrusts entitled, “Policy Meets Practice: Training in Action.” This six week series begins on October 22, 2020 and will […]