Sept. 19, 2023
Nicole Austin-Hillary, President/CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
(TriceEdneyWire.com) - Africa-American leaders from across the spectrum of politics, business and faith will gather in Washington DC this week for the 52nd Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Weekend that runs from September 20-24th.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is the sponsor of the political confab accented by parties nightly and issues forums daily at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and surrounding hotels.
The conference theme “Securing Our Democracy. Protecting Our Freedoms. Uplifting Our Culture,” will bring together visionaries, educators, civil rights activists and business leaders focused on the future of African Americans on the eve of the 2024 elections.
Based on this year’s theme, #ALC52, will draw upon the more than 100 panel discussions and other events with activists, academics, and political leaders to spark a call to action that results in progress toward positive change.
Among the highlights, on Thursday morning, the CBC will host a National Town Hall Meeting entitled, Securing Our Democracy, Protecting Our Freedoms, and Uplifting Our Culture.
The Town Hall will be hosted by U. S. Representatives Stacey Plaskett and Steven Horsford, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The guests include: Damon T. Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Nicole Austin-Hillery; president/CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF); Dr. Jonathan M. Cox, sociologist and Vice President, Center for Policy Analysis and Research of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, distinguished professor, orator, minister and prominent media personality.
The exhibit hall will be another popular venue at the CBC. It will feature entrepreneur business networking opportunities, empowerment sessions; golf lessons; career coaching, booths to promote business and career through social media and franchise opportunities.
In addition to workshops and sessions the convention will include additional signature events the Prayer Breakfast and the Phoenix Awards Dinner Saturday night.
Karen Clarke Sheard and Reverend Dr. Gina Stewart will be the special guests at the upcoming Day of Healing, which was called the annual Prayer Breakfast. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, Board Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, said, “Karen Clarke Sheard and Reverend Dr. Gina Stewart bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to this event, making it an opportunity for reflection, growth, and unity.”
For a complete list of events, see Annual Legislative Conference » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public (cbcfinc.org)