Publications

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Center for Policy Analysis and Research regularly publishes policy briefs, fact sheets, and reports addressing key public policy issues affecting the global Black community, including criminal justice, education access, economic development, public health, voting rights, and Black representation in the ever-growing technology sector.

NREI 2023 Annual Report

The 2023 Annual Report offers an overview of the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI), highlighting our progress on key priorities throughout the year. As NREI enters its fourth year of operations, we look forward to the impactful work that lies ahead in 2024.

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2024 CBCF DEI Resource Guide

View a list of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) resources provided by our Center for Policy Analysis & Research.

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Pathways to Participation: Ensuring Voting Access for HBCUs

This brief offers a comprehensive examination of how transportation access impacts voter participation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The author also presents practical recommendations for transportation planners and policymakers to enhance multimodal access with the goal of promoting equitable voting access.

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Project 2025 Fact Sheet

Learn about Project 2025’s impact on education, criminal justice, civil rights, healthcare, and much more.

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NREI Atlanta Community Conversation Take-Action Guide

The National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) hosted a Community Conversation in Atlanta, GA on June 8, 2024. Check out this Take-Action Guide for key information, resources, and action steps on Voting Rights that came from the conversation.

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2024 Voting Rights Toolkit

Preserve, protect, and defend the right to vote for all American citizens.

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Understanding Cholesterol Disparities in the Black Community

This brief provides an in-depth analysis of cholesterol, including its disproportionate impact on the Black community and its role in increasing risk factors for other illnesses. Additionally, the author addresses misconceptions about cholesterol health and outlines steps to reduce high cholesterol levels.

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The Fight to Increase Racial Equity within Cannabis Policy

This brief outlines the history of cannabis policy in the United States and examines the current landscape for cannabis legalization at the state level. Additionally, the authors analyze a policy proposal aimed at lowering the barriers for Black entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry.

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NREI 2022 Annual Report

This 2022 Annual Report provides an overview of the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) to capture our progress on priorities in 2022. As NREI embarks on its third year of operations, we eagerly anticipate the meaningful work that lies ahead in 2023.

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Burning Issues: Heat Islands, Environmental Victimization, and Economic Disparities in Black Communities

This report examines the intersectional dynamics of UHIs and their effects on the Black community, exploring the underlying drivers, socioecological impacts, and policy implications of UHI-induced environmental victimization.

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