Monday, September 22, 2008
Spiritual Renewal Set For Annual Prayer Breakfast
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will host its annual Prayer Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m., on Saturday, September 27, as part of the 38th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Prayer Breakfast will feature a keynote message from the Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake, the senior pastor of Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, president of Wilberforce University in Ohio, and a former congressman from Queens, N.Y. With more than 20,000 members, Greater Allen A.M.E. and its entities operate expansive commercial and residential projects, a 700-student private school and various social service enterprises, placing it among the country's most productive religious and urban development institutions. The Prayer Breakfast is among the most popular events each year at ALC. This year's program will also feature acclaimed gospel singer Maurette Brown Clark, who garnered the 2000 Stellar Award for "Best New Artist" and the 2008 Stellar Award for "Praise and Worship CD of the Year."
BHEP to Cap Off In Washington, D.C.
As part of the 38th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will present the final stop of the Black Health Empowerment Project (BHEP) tour in the nation's capital. The event will be held as a special session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, in the ALC '08 Exhibition Hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. The program is free and open to the public. This BHEP program will feature a series of interactive presentations during a healthy living forum. International fitness celebrity Donna Richardson Joyner, creator of "Sweating in the Spirit" exercise videos, will headline the program along with her husband, Tom Joyner, host of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show," the nationally syndicated radio program.
Legendary B.B. King Highlights CBC Spouses’ Celebration of Leadership
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses will recognize the significant contributions of three outstanding individuals in the visual and performing arts, as well as students pursuing careers and opportunities in those areas during the 12th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts. Legendary “King of the Blues” musician B.B. King, visual artist Betye Saar and noted Muhammad Ali photographer Howard Bingham will be feted at the event set for 8 to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. The Celebration of Leadership program will kick off the Spouses’ activities at CBCF’s 38th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), set for September 24 to 27 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. More than 18,000 people are expected to attend the four-day conference.
CBCF Book Premiere Salutes Congressional Black Caucus
CBC members have unprecedented influence in Congress. Several serve as chairmen of key House committees while others lead subcommittees. Rep. James E. Clyburn (left) is the House Majority Whip and Senator Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee for president. At ALC ’08, CBCF will unveil Continuing the Legacy: A Salute to the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress as a commemorate keepsake. Advance sales of this limited-edition book are now available.CBCF Hosts Events At National Conventions
CBCF hosted networking events at both the Democratic National Convention in Denver and Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, to further connect with African Americans involved in the political process. In Denver, CBCF honored retiring NEA President Reg Weaver (left) and sponsored a study of DNC delegates and proceedings that was led by a college professor and supported by four recent participants of the Foundation’s congressional fellowship program.Thursday, August 21, 2008
CBCF Celebrates Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Legacy, Life and Leadership
CBCF celebrates the life and legacy of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones of Ohio. Rep. Tubbs Jones served on CBCF's board of directors, led its nominating committee and helped guide its annual Mervyn L. Jones Memorial Golf and Tennis Classic, which is named after her late husband and each year raises thousands of dollars for scholarships.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
CBC Foundation Joins Effort to Honor Heroes Fighting Heart Disease
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and General Mills are supporting the second-annual Sisters Saving Hearts grant initiative as part of the Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts campaign. The grassroots program will award five $5,000 grants to individuals or service organizations working to raise awareness for heart disease prevention.
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