The Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson said Jan. 4 that the trailblazing Texas congresswoman, who died over the weekend at age 89, passed away after getting an infection and accused a Dallas rehabilitation facility of neglect. Johnson, who was the first registered nurse elected to Congress, […]
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World AIDS Day Conference convenes in the nation’s capital
By Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) observed the impact of her 25-year-old Minority AIDS Initiative at 25 through the lens of benefactors at the World AIDS Day Conference on Dec. 1. The initiative was established by Congress in 1998 with the objective to provide evidence-based treatment to HIV patients with primary […]
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PRESS ROOM: CBCF charts a path forward towards racial equity with its corporate social responsibility guide
Center for Policy Analysis and Research’s “Where Do We Go From Here?” encourages businesses to adopt sustainable, inclusive, and equitable practices. (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) recently announced the release of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) guide, “Where Do We Go from Here? A Guide to Advance Racial […]
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The business of bringing fresh food to East Baltimore
By SenatorCory V. McCray (D-Md.- 45) Partnerships can conquer tough challenges. Part of my job as a public servant is to find solutions to these challenges, especially when they negatively impact the communities I represent. Since taking office, bringing a grocery store to the heart of East Baltimore has been a challenge. A few factors […]
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Obama Emphasizes His Legacy’s State of Jeopardy – “Our Progress is on the Ballot”
This Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) annual conference focused on the power of the Black vote throughout various sessions and at the culminating awards dinner. President Obama and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference Sept. 17. (AFRO Photo/ Rob Roberts) The 46th Annual Legislative Conference […]
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Decriminalizing the Black Community
With the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement following the acquittal of the man who murdered 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2013, Millennial activists have brought issues of race, racial disparities, state-sanctioned violence, racial equality and income and wealth disparities into the national conversation. #BlackLivesMatter co-founder Alicia Garza said Black Lives Matter was “a call […]
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Scott: Money Spent on Prison Should be Used to Train Cops
The money now spent on the U.S. prison system could be better used to train officers on de-escalation tactics, on policing without profiling and on how to compensate for implicit bias, according to U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.). He also called on people to vote in lawmakers—on both the local and national levels—who prioritize policies […]
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HBCU’s Seek More Innovative Ways to Raise Cash
HBCUs have done more with less for decades, but going forward, relying primarily on alumni donations may not be enough. Instead, universities should take the initiative to forge creative partnerships with corporations and others to increase cash flow, said one college president. “We need to attract foundations that are giving funds out for the kinds […]
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Leadership is Underlying Theme for Black Millennials, Women Forums
The political power of millennials and Black women were topics of discussion at issue forums during the 46th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) hosted an issue forum, “Black Millennials: Building National and Local Political Power.” Meanwhile, the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute […]
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Strengthening the Leadership Pipeline for K-12 Education
What has slowed growth in the number of African American school principals in the United States? This was the question that opened “Black Principals: How to Strengthen the Leadership Pipeline,” a panel held during the 46th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Leadership Conference. The discussion featured five African American principals from District of Columbia, […]
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Blacks, Latinos Face Common Issues
Black and Latino communities need to work together in order to achieve economic and educational parity with Whites, according to a recent session at a legislative conference. U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) sponsored the “Blacks & Latinos: Our Quest for Civil Rights” forum Sept. 15 during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference […]
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Conyers Pushes Full Employment Bill for a Better America
Despite the recent statistics showing that unemployment in the U.S. is near five percent, U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) said he is still pushing his full employment bill to insure that any American that wants work will be able to. U.S. Rep. John Conyers has been in the House of Representatives since 1965. (Courtesy Photo) […]