The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) President & CEO David A. Hinson released the following statement on the death of former Congressman Conyers: “The CBCF family mourns the loss of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) founding member, former Congressman John J. Conyers, Jr. “As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1965-2017, Congressman […]
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CBCF Mourns the Loss of Legislative Giant, Former Board Member, and Champion for the City of Baltimore, The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings
WASHINGTON — CBCF President & CEO David A. Hinson issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Cummings: “The CBCF Board of Directors, Corporate Advisory Council and staff collectively mourn the loss of House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings. He passed away this morning. “Since 1996, Congressman Cummings has […]
Lowery Institute Change Agents Launch “Sign the Card and Pledge to Vote” Campaign In Honor of Rev. Joseph Lowery’s 98th Birthday
The birthday card will be presented at Dr. Lowery’s party headlined by Grammy-winning songstress, Regina Belle On National Voter Registration Day, Change Agents from the Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights (Lowery Institute) launched a digital campaign urging people across the country who respect the contributions Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery […]
Liberty Baptist Church to Dedicate Sunday Service to Uplifting Morris Brown College and Alumni
The Congregation will honor Morris Brown alumni, Sharon Hall, Dr. Henry J. Porter, Thomas Jefferson Byrd and Derrick Boazman ATLANTA – Under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Zeddie Scott, the congregation of Liberty Baptist Church-Atlanta will dedicate Sunday, September 29, 2019 worship services to uplifting Morris Brown College and recognizing the major contributions […]
Grammy-Winning Singer, Regina Belle, Will Perform at Dr. Joseph E. Lowery’s 98th Birthday Celebration
Dr. Lowery’s 98th birthday celebration will be held 6:30 PM, October 10, 2019 at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. The evening will include dinner and dancing. Grammy-award winning singer, Regina Belle and BET Sunday Best winner A’Yanna Crawley will perform at the event. The Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights hosts […]
Attorney Zulu Ali Discusses On-Air The Cost Of Being A Black Lawyer Fighting For Justice
RIVERSIDE,CA -Justice Watch Radio, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast airing on WCGO in Chicago, KSHP in Las Vegas, NBC affiliate KCAA in California, and via satellite on the GAB Radio Network; announces the release of an exclusive interview with its founder Attorney Zulu Ali, discussing the cost and consequences of being a black lawyer fighting […]
Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda Statement on President Trump’s Racist Attacks on Four Congresswomen
In response to President Donald Trump’s racist tweet attacking four US Congresswomen and his subsequent campaign rally last night where his follower’s chanted “send her back,” the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda (GCPA) issued the following statement: “The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda is urging people of conscience to call their US Senator’s […]
Pat Brown Institute at Cal State LA Releases Black Voter Poll
LOS ANGELES – The poll of more than 2,300 Black registered voters in Los Angeles County is one of the largest surveys of Black voters in a geographic area. The findings reveal that Black voters are highly engaged in civic affairs, voting and charitable giving, and are decidedly concerned with homelessness, affordable housing and transportation […]
Scholarships Available for Young Black Boys’ Weekend Leadership Academy at Princeton University
Scholarships are now available for the annual Weekend Intensive of leadership activities for 8th and 9th grade African American male students from across the country. Scheduled for August 2-4, 2019, the 3-day weekend boarding program will be held on the campus of Princeton University. The Weekend Intensive seeks to empower young students locally to become […]