The Congressional Black Caucus has released a report on corporate accountability, finding that Fortune 500 companies remain committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion despite recent attacks, and outlining 12 best practices for promoting diversity in the workplace.
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Congress members move full steam ahead to pass meaningful measures before session ends
Congressional Black Caucus members are working to pass legislation that will benefit their constituents, including appropriations bills to avoid a government shutdown, a resolution to combat violence and threats against Haitians in Ohio, and measures to reform the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Members of Congress push for legislation to combat nation’s mental health crisis
Congressional Black Caucus members have introduced legislation to address the mental health crisis in the U.S., with bills such as the Access in Mental Health Act and the Pride in Mental Health Act aiming to provide resources and support for those battling mental health challenges.
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Legislative Black Caucus highlights Maryland’s ‘Black excellence’ at CBCF conference
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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President Biden, Maryland Gov. Moore honored during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference celebrated Black culture and heritage, while also highlighting the need to defend and expand fundamental freedoms in an increasingly challenging political climate.
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A time to change: How small businesses can leverage AI for success
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference featured a discussion on how small businesses can maximize the use of AI, with panelists discussing the use of AI in HR software and AI chatbots to save time and increase productivity.
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Black health experts talk Black infertility and family building at legislative conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation discussed the challenges, opportunities and policies related to reproductive health for Black women, who disproportionately experience maternal mortality, infertility and miscarriages, and the role of doulas and midwives in addressing these issues.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation centers Black agenda at Annual Legislative Conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicked off their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference on Sept. 11, featuring speakers and elected officials discussing empowering the global Black community and taking action on this year’s theme of “Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices.”
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President Joe Biden meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus
President Joe Biden met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss strategies to increase voter turnout in the Black community, and received positive feedback from the lawmakers.
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PRESS ROOM: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announces new partnership with the University of Oxford
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at the prestigious institution.
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CBC member Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Donald Payne Jr., a beloved lawmaker and advocate for racial justice, equal rights, reproductive freedom, free college tuition, and public transportation, died of a heart attack at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy and commitment to service that New Jerseyans and our country will not soon forget.
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation partners with Paramount Pictures on the release of the new “Bob Marley: One Love” Film to provide social justice scholarships
The CBCF and Paramount Pictures have partnered to provide The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in social justice related programs at selected HBCUs.