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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)
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Education is Essential for Casting Ballots As States Enact Various Voting Laws

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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.

Hakeem Jeffries is a central figure in the ongoing effort to elevate and empower Black communities across the nation. (WI File Photo/Roy Lewis)
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From Vision to Victory: How Hakeem Jeffries is Amplifying Black Voices in Washington

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Michael Eric Dyson, LaShawn Warren, State Rep. Justin Jones, LaTosha Brown and U.S. Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) during the 2023 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference National Town Hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)
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CBCF’s National Town Hall Focuses on Prosperity and Democracy

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The newly appointed National Racial Equity Initiative Task force includes an intergenerational and interdisciplinary group of social justice leaders. (Courtesy Photos, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)
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CBCF Announces the Second Cohort of Social Justice Ambassadors

by Muriel Hairston-Cooper September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
Maj. Gen. Andree “Ana” Carter, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, with her husband Louisiana Democratic Congressman Troy Carter. (Courtesy of Rep. Troy Carter via Instagram)
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Love for Each Other and Love for Service Binds CBC Spouses

by Muriel Hairston-Cooper September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker emphasized the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference will build on the momentum of the Biden-Harris administration’s achievements, and the energy from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. (Earl Gibson/The Washington Informer)
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ALC 2024: A Crucial Turning Point for Black America Amid High-Stakes Elections

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Nevada Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, stands at the forefront of an unrelenting campaign to protect democracy and ensure that African Americans are at the center of the nation’s progress. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)
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CBC Chair Steven Horsford Says Battle for the Nation’s Future Starts with Lifting Up Black America

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascent as the first Black woman to secure the Democratic nomination for president of the United States stands on the shoulders of trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm, who battled the dual forces of racism and sexism to open doors that had been firmly shut to women of color. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)
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Kamala Harris: Carrying Shirley Chisholm’s Torch in a Relentless Fight Against Racism and Misogyny

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference "Day of Healing" serves as a moment to celebrate the role and power of faith in African Americans' continued fight toward justice, unity and peace. (WI File Photo/Robert R. Roberts)
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‘Day of Healing’ Serves as a Very Important Event During a Critical Time

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**FILE** This year at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, "High on the Hog: Exploring Black Food Traditions to Improve Black Health" will take attendees on a different approach to cooking and making food choices without compromising what we have grown to love. (WI photo)
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Healthy Eating That Embraces Our Culture

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