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CBCF Statement on the Passing of Gwen Ifill

A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), released the following statement on the passing of Gwen Ifill, veteran journalist, moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” on PBS and co-anchor and co-managing editor of “PBS NewsHour.”

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CBCF President & CEO, A. Shuanise Washington Issues Statement on the Passing of Congressional Fellow Jonathan E. Riley, Esq., and Emerging Leaders: U.S.- China Study Abroad Delegate Dmitri Clemons

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) mourns the loss of two of our emerging leaders, Jonathan E. Riley, Esq., CBCF Science and Technology Congressional fellow who served in the office of Rep. G. K. Butterfield and Dmitri Clemons, CBCF 2016 Emerging Leaders: U.S.- China Study Abroad delegate.

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Casts of STARZ’s Hit Series Power, Survivor’s Remorse, and Ash vs. Evil Dead, to Highlight Diversity in Media at the 46th Annual Legislative Conference

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) will bring cast members of STARZ’s network hit shows Power, Survivor’s Remorse, and Ash vs. Evil Dead to its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) to discuss the importance of diversity in media.

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CBCF Annual Health and Wellness Luncheon “An Ounce of Prevention Beats a Pound of Cure”

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) today announced that medical pioneer Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, Dr. Regina Benjamin, 18th U.S. Surgeon General and baseball great Ken Griffey, Sr. are part of this year’s all-star lineup for the CBCF’s 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), Health and Wellness Luncheon “An Ounce of Prevention Beats a Pound of Cure.” Reps. Lacy Clay and Karen Bass are the 2016 honorary co-chairs for ALC.

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CBCF To Honor Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree and Dionne Warwick with Lifetime Achievement Awards at 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) announced that legendary actors Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree, and music icon Dionne Warwick will accept awards for their lifetime achievements in the arts during the 20th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts.

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