CBCF Legislative Conference 2024 Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/cbcf-legislative-conference-2024/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:34:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png CBCF Legislative Conference 2024 Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/cbcf-legislative-conference-2024/ 32 32 121622320 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference Dives Into Secrets About Artificial Intelligence https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-ai-impact-black-lives/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-ai-impact-black-lives/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214995 The “Beyond the Algorithm: AI and Black Lives” panel during the 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference featured: moderator Afua Bruce, founder and principal of ANB Advisory Group; Nicole Jefferson, vice president of U.S. Government Affairs at Dell Technologies; Chanelle Hardy, head of Civil Rights at Google; New York Democratic Congresswoman Yvette Clarke; Safiya Noble, Ph.D., professor and author; and the Brookings Institution’s Nicol Turner-Lee. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

The 2024 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference discussed the impact of AI on African Americans, with panelists emphasizing the importance of access to technology, the need for responsible AI development, and the importance of the human factor in the operation.

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Town Hall Emphasizes Economic, Political Power https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-conference-black-wealth/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/civil-rights-conference-black-wealth/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:16:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214768 The first panel as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation National Town Hall on Sept. 12, featuring moderator Don Lemon and panelists LaTosha Brown, Dr. Michael McAfee, Alexis McGill Johnson, Derrick Johnson and Democratic Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference featured a National Town Hall on "Pathways to Prosperity: Advancing Democracy and Black Economic Opportunity" with speakers discussing the importance of financial literacy and the need for Black people to move from being consumers to ownership.

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference Concludes with Powerful Phoenix Awards Gala https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference-2/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference-2/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:25:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214685 Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, speaks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards on Sept. 14. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference culminated in an influential Phoenix Awards gala, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the progress of Black Americans, and emphasizing the need for continued vigilance to ensure a future where freedom, justice, and equality prevail.

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CBCF ALC Kicks Off With Bold Call to Action Ahead of Critical Election Year https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-53rd-annual-legislative-conference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-53rd-annual-legislative-conference/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:22:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214606 **FILE** The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference kicked off Sept. 11, calling on Black America to not only celebrate its cultural heritage but also fight fiercely to protect fundamental freedoms. (WI photo)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is calling on Black America to fight for fundamental freedoms and push for equal economic opportunities for Black Americans.

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ALC Day One: CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference Kicks Off with Key Sessions on Health, Tech, Civic Engagement https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-alc/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-alc/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:57:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214392 **FILE** The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) kicks off Sept. 11 with a dynamic lineup of events and sessions that highlight critical issues affecting the Black community. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is set to kick off with a dynamic lineup of events and sessions, including a Health Equity Session, CBC Member HBCU Session, Opening Press Conference, Exhibit Hall Block Party, and more.

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Q&A: Rep. Lucy McBath Talks 2024 CBCF ALC, Motivation, Goals https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trailblazers-congressional-leaders-troy-carter-lucy-mcbath/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trailblazers-congressional-leaders-troy-carter-lucy-mcbath/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213925 Lucy McBath

Representatives Troy Carter and Lucy McBath have been appointed as co-chairs of the Annual Legislative Conference, with a focus on advancing the goals and vision of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Hosts 53rd Annual Legislative Conference: ‘From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices’ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/congressional-black-caucus-foundation-annual-legislative-conference/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213279 Samantha Tweedy, Damon Hewitt, Dr. Kimberlé W. Crenshaw and Congressional Black Caucus Chair U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) at last year’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The CBCF’s 2024 ALC, themed "From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices," is both a rallying cry and a reminder of the enduring power and resilience of the Black community. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 2024 Annual Legislative Conference is a platform for amplifying Black voices, addressing systemic inequities, and advocating for policies that promote equity in access to capital, job opportunities, and economic mobility.

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Welcome to the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-53rd-alc-amplifying-black-voices/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbcf-53rd-alc-amplifying-black-voices/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213931 Troy Carter

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is dedicated to amplifying Black voices and advocating for policies that promote fairness, equity, and opportunity for all.

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Education is Essential for Casting Ballots As States Enact Various Voting Laws https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbc-foundation-voter-suppression/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/cbc-foundation-voter-suppression/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213285 With a growing number of Republican-led states enacting laws that complicate the voting process, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is working to combat voter suppression through emphasizing the importance of understanding voting options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference is focusing on combating voter suppression and encouraging eligible voters to cast their ballots, while also educating voters on various ways to cast their votes and ensuring accessibility for all.

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From Vision to Victory: How Hakeem Jeffries is Amplifying Black Voices in Washington https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hakeem-jeffries-congressional-black-caucus/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hakeem-jeffries-congressional-black-caucus/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213289 Hakeem Jeffries is a central figure in the ongoing effort to elevate and empower Black communities across the nation. (WI File Photo/Roy Lewis)

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, has been a central figure in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's mission to amplify Black voices and advocate for policies that uplift Black Americans and underserved communities, and his influence has been instrumental in securing critical funding for projects in his district.

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