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Awards Dinner

As part of the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner, Representative Jefferson recognized members of the caucus. Various awards were give… read more

As part of the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner, Representative Jefferson recognized members of the caucus. Various awards were given to members of the African American community who have served as role models and advanced equality in America. Prior to each presentation, a short video was shown highlighting the accomplishments of the award recipient. The recipients included former Representative Julian Dixon, Representative Meeks, President Mogae, Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith, Mr. Chenault, Mr. Parsons and Ms. Brazille. Representative Dixon was recognized posthumously, and his wife Bettye Lee accepted the award on his behalf. In addition, Mrs. Smith accepted the award on behalf of her husband. close

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Donna Brazile Chair Democratic National Committee->Voting Rights Institute
Corrine Brown U.S. Representative [D] Florida

Kenneth I. Chenault Chair and CEO American Express
Morris Chestnut Actor
Loretta Devine Actress
Bettye Lee Dixon Widow
Floyd H. Flake U.S. Representative (Former) [D] New York
William J. Jefferson U.S. Representative [D] Louisiana
Eddie Bernice Johnson U.S. Representative [D] Texas
Carrie Meek U.S. Representative [D] Florida
Festus Mogae President Botswana
Carol Moseley Braun U.S. Senator (Former) [D] Illinois
Eleanor Holmes Norton Congressional Delegate [D] District of Columbia
Richard D. Parsons Chief Executive Officer AOL-Time Warner
Bobby Rush U.S. Representative [D] Illinois
Pat Smith Spouse Emmitt Smith

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Program ID:: 172595-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Speech
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Sep 14, 2002 | 10:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Sep 14, 2002 | 10:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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