WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses recognized the contributions of three icons in the arts during its Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts, held at the Newseum in N.W. D.C. Sept. 24. Honorees, Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Phylicia Rashad, and Bill Withers. This year’s honorees, Phylicia Rashad, […]
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The 18th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts
CBC Spouses 18th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts To View all AFRO Photos /Purchase Click Here
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CBCF Town Hall Meeting Urges Increase Black Voting
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s National Town Hall meeting. WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Voting has to be important 365 days a year. If we are to realize the changes we want to see in our leadership, in education, and our quality of life issues, we must vote,” said A. Shuanise Washington, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation president and CEO. Such […]
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Black Press Hosts Leadership Awards Reception
The National Newspapers Publishers Association recognized four individuals for their leadership skills in the Black Community and also highlighted the significance and need that the Black Press still has in America at their Leadership Awards Reception Sept. 25. Rep. Charles B. Rangel speaking at NNPA 2014 Leadership Awards. (Photo Credit: LaTrina Antoine Washington, AFRO D.C. […]
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Conyers to Receive First Jazz Advocate Award At CBC Conference Event
Congressman John Conyers DETROIT (AP) — Longtime Michigan Congressman John Conyers is being honored for his advocacy of jazz. The Detroit Democrat receives the first-ever Jazz Advocate Award Thursday from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The performing rights organization is honoring Conyers for public and legislative efforts to support jazz. Conyers will […]
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THE AFRO ANNOUNCES EXPANDED SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS SERVICE COVERAGE OF CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS EVENTS
Baltimore, Maryland (September 24, 2014-Updated 9/24/2014) – Today, one of the oldest and most prestigious minority newspapers companies in the nation, the AFRO American Newspapers Company, has made a move to further increase its social media influence within the African-American market. The AFRO American Newspapers Company announced that it has retained Global Social Media News […]
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Education and Engagement
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 44th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), one of Black America’s most signature events, will offer thousands of attendees a wide range of subjects and social and networking events designed to stimulate minds and encourage action. It takes place from Sept. 24-27 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the District and its […]