Congressional Black Caucus Launches Emergency Taskforce On Black Youth Suicide And Mental Health
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are seeking to raise awareness around the increasing rates of suicide among Black youth and to identify legislative recommendations to combat the issue.
Historic Number Of Women, African Americans Sworn In To 116th Congress
The Congressional Black Caucus, for example, now boasts 55 lawmakers--the largest number ever to serve in Congress since the Caucus was founded in 1971.
Congress Passes Farm Bill That Will Help Black Farmers And HBCUs
A major component of the farm bill focuses on the ability of farmers to pass their farms down to relatives and heirs and makes it easier for those heirs to apply for USDA resources.
CBC Documentary Blasts Trump; Urges African Americans to Vote
Mere weeks before the November midterm elections, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has released a mini-documentary that sharply criticizes the policies of Donald Trump’s Administration and urges African Americans to vote […]
The Black Women's Agenda is America's Agenda, As Stacey Abrams Has Reminded Us
When it you’re voting in the next election, think about who has your best interest at heart, who really has America’s best interest at heart and vote accordingly. The fact […]
International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute’s Forum Highlights The Importance of Women Supporting Women And Recognizing Their Own Power
As a Black person, you probably already know that any event that starts off with Lift Every Voice and Sing aka the Black National Anthem is going to be thought-provoking and […]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 48th Annual Conference Is Here And ESSENCE Will Be There
Expect policy sessions, power building and partying with a purpose when the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. kicks off its 48th annual conference on Wednesday in the nation’s capital. The […]