Congressional Black Caucus Archives

Kishshana Palmer, Chief Operating Officer of Color of Change, with the 2026 Color of Change Fellows

Power, Purpose, and People: How Community Change Action, Color of Change and SEIU are Building a Multiracial Democracy from the Ground Up

September 21, 2026 admin 0

By Staff On Sept. 16, SEIU, Community Change Action, and Color of Change hosted an awards reception honoring members of the Congressional Black Caucus, who have achieved significant milestones in advocating for Black communities domestically and globally. The Bridge Builders: […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrity Chef Huda announced as the host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)’s “Taste of ALC” Sept. 11-13 Washington D.C.

September 10, 2024 admin 0

Chef Huda will be joined on stage by renowned guest chefs, restaurants, celebrities, influencers, athletes, and dignitaries for exciting cooking demos and engaging conversations. Confirmed guests include the iconic Virginia Ali (Co-Founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl), Wanda Durant (The Real MVP) alongside her son, Chef […]

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 – […]

African Diaspora

Interview with African Diaspora Collective (ADC) Ambassadors at Congressional Black Caucus Annual ALC Event

October 6, 2023 admin 0

By Staff Interview with African Diaspora Collective (ADC) Ambassadors at Congressional Black Caucus Annual ALC Event September 22,2023 Heart & Soul recently had the opportunity to sit and talk with ambassadors from the African Diaspora Collective that were attending the […]

Philanthropy

NAREB RECEIVES $500,000 GRANT FROM WELLS FARGO FOUNDATION TO PROPEL BLACK DEVELOPER ACADEMY

September 28, 2023 admin 0

WASHINGTON, DC – The Wells Fargo Foundation awarded the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) a $500,000 grant to bolster the organization’s NAREB Black Developer Academy. This groundbreaking initiative will facilitate diversity and inclusion within the real estate development industry. […]

Heart & Soul Magazine and PayGiv Mobile to Launch Innovative App at Congressional Black Caucus Conference

September 20, 2023 admin 0

September 21, 2023 – Heart & Soul Magazine, a distinguished media outlet dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and fitness among women of color, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with PayGiv Mobile (paygiv.org). Together, they are set to unveil […]

Black Voices are Speaking Out, but Are they Being Heard?

April 20, 2023 admin 0

Cedric Richmond is the Latest National Black Voice to Appeal to the FCC in Support of Standard General’s Acquisition of TEGNA and Diversity in Media Ownership By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Cedric Richmond, former Congressman (LA-2), former chair of […]

An incumbent goes down in Missouri as anti-establishment candidates make their mark

August 7, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Liberal challenger Cori Bush defeated Rep. Lacy Clay, a longtime pillar of the Congressional Black Caucus, on Tuesday, underscoring the threat the activist wing of the Democratic Party poses to establishment members. Clay is one of seven House incumbents who […]

The CBCF remembers Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) founding member, former Congressman John J. Conyers, Jr.

October 31, 2019 admin Comments Off

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) President & CEO David A. Hinson released the following statement on the death of former Congressman Conyers: “The CBCF family mourns the loss of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) founding member, former Congressman John […]

400 Years: Our Legacy, Our Possibilities’-Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 49th Annual Legislative Conference

August 12, 2019 admin 0

The theme commemorates the first Africans arriving to America as slaves (‘400 Years’ ago) and acknowledges that slavery is a part of our legacy. Given our legacy, we must also look toward the future regarding our potential (‘Possibilities’) as a […]