Policy for the People

Be part of a dynamic in-person event focused on advancing health equity in Black communities. The 2025 Policy for the People: Health Equity Summit offers a powerful platform to explore key priorities from CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR).

This year’s summit will spotlight access and affordability in the treatment and management of chronic diseases—including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes—that disproportionately affect Black communities.

Engage with a diverse lineup of policy experts, industry leaders, community advocates, and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus as they share insights, drive dialogue, and shape solutions.

Register now for the Health Equity Summit and contribute to shaping a healthier, more equitable future for Black communities.

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What to Expect at the 2025 Policy for the People: Health Equity Summit

ALC Policy Update: An update on policy initiatives and progress along health equity issues that have happened since we convened in September 2024 at ALC 53.

Health Fair: Connect with companies and community organizations focused on improving the health, welfare, and access for the Black community.

Content Sessions: Sessions will dive into topics such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, prescription drug costs, alternative medicine, and the healthcare workforce—offering attendees a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions shaping health equity.

The Health Equity Summit provides attendees the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussion with subject-matter experts along with business leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Subjects are wide-reaching policy and social issues impacting the lives of Black Americans.

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation launched the “Policy for the People” Virtual Braintrust Series in 2020 to provide critical policy updates on the most pressing issues facing the Black community in the United States in the era of combatting COVID-19. Experts, prominent thought leaders, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus provide insight and analysis in the areas of public health, economic mobility, the U.S. Census, water rights & the workforce, and education & youth. Attendees are able to engage speakers and ask questions.

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