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.