Representatives Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and John Lewis (D-GA) joined legal advocates to examine the impact of voting and the state of Black America ahead of the 2014 midterm elections. They al…
1,306 viewsLeaders of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation spoke to reporters about plans for their annual legislative conference. They discussed Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and other issues …
70 viewsSenator John Kerry delivered the keynote address to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner at the Washington Convention Center. The annual dinner is the last event …
374 viewsOfficials from various African-American advocacy groups held a news conference to talk about the Unity '04 Campaign. They described the campaign as a voter registration, voter education, and…
218 viewsParticipants talked about reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were the justifications given for going to war, U.S. interests in the region, the search for weapons…
56 viewsThe panelists talked about the socio-economic impact of a war with Iraq on African Americans. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.
119 viewsParticipants talked about minority coalition building as a means of empowering Latino and African-American voters. Among the issues they addressed were models for building effecting racial c…
155 viewsMembers spoke to reporters about their opposition to the nomination of Judge Charles Pickering to the U.S. Fifth Circuit. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
71 viewsPanelists explored the effects of the war on terrorism on African-Americans and policy issues of importance to that community. Latoya Silmon, a field producer with Black Entertainment Televi…
173 viewsPanel discussion hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation about election reform. Participants include Reps. Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) and Charles Rangel (D-New York) as well a…
110 viewsThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held a town hall meeting where participants spoke about security concerns of U.S. families and the nation following terrorist attacks on the World T…
212 viewsThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation sponsored a forum on civil liberties and terrorism prevention. Former White House chief of staff John Podesta and Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wisconsin…
90 viewsParticipants talked about the CBC Foundation’s report, “Justice on Trial.”
300 viewsDuring their annual legislative conference, foundation members heard testimony from activists and black leaders about empowering the movement to obtain reparations for slavery.
1,571 viewsAs part of its annual legislative conference, members of the Congressional Black Caucus and others gathered to discussed several conflicts in Africa. One panel focused on the recent unrest i…
508 viewsPresident Bill Clinton (D-Arkansas) stressed his administration’s accomplishments in areas such as crime, education and especially the economy. He also emphasized that he believes the divers…
152 viewsHarvard University Law School Professor Charles Ogletree led a town hall meeting of Congressional Black Caucus members who talked about the legal issues, concerns of African-American members…
130 viewsThe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted a panel discussion where participants spoke on the impact of the 104th Congress on African-Americans. They also examined how African-American…
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