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“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: The inconvenient truth of D.C. and Sex Trafficking

Human trafficking is an epidemic that has taken a toll on African-American girls, boys, women, and men.

Filling the Gap: Why America Needs More Company Buy-In to Build its Apprenticeship Model

In September, I attended an informational event about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the U.S.

“When the Levee Breaks”: What Have We Learned about Securing our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure After Natural Disasters?

Securing our nation’s critical infrastructure assets from natural disasters is often overlooked. Historically, the U.S. has been reactive when it comes to guarding against natural disasters.

Build a Wall in Cyberspace Not on the Border

Throughout the course of this general election, candidates from neither major party has adequately discussed national cyber security policy.

Doing Away with Death by Implicit Bias in Healthcare

There are many similarities between the U.S. justice and healthcare systems. For instance, when deciding how to de-escalate a tense or time-sensitive situation, both the justice and healthcare systems use protocols that are profile-reliant.

Africa is Still Rising

Regardless of the wavering issues that continue to haunt some African countries, substantial gains have been made in social and economic progress.

#GivingTuesday: A Life-Changing Experience

When I received my acceptance letter for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Incorporated's (CBCF) Communications Internship Program, I knew I was about to embark on a life-changing journey.

#GivingTuesday: The Impact of CBCF & How I Plan to Give Back

The CBCF has given me so much and saying thank you is just not enough. This program has enhanced my networking skills to levels that I couldn’t imagine.

Precision Medicine: Will African Americans Be Economically Left Behind?

The Precision Medicine Initiative, the Federal Government’s investment in Genomic Medicine, is a bold new research effort to revolutionize how we improve health and treat disease.

2040 – What Will America Look Like?

The year 2040 (Projections of the U.S. Population, 2010-2040) is the year that most demographers predict the racial composition of this country will change.