# Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public > We seek to advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.3, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [CBCF 50th Anniversary Merchandise](https://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-50th-anniversary-merchandise/) - [Voting Rights Fact Sheets](https://www.cbcfinc.org/black-civic-engagement-hub/voting-rights-scorecard/voting-rights-fact-sheets/) - [Voting Rights Scorecard](https://www.cbcfinc.org/black-civic-engagement-hub/voting-rights-scorecard/) - [Addendum to Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America](https://www.cbcfinc.org/black-civic-engagement-hub/forward-together-the-black-policy-playbook-for-an-equitable-america/addendum-to-forward-together-the-black-policy-playbook-for-an-equitable-america/) - [Rooted in Legacy, Ready for the Future: The JCPAR Commemorative Issue](https://www.cbcfinc.org/policy-research/the-journal-of-the-center-for-policy-analysis-and-research/rooted-in-legacy-ready-for-the-future/) ## Posts - [CBCF Marks 50 Years of Impact at the Phoenix Awards Dinner](https://www.cbcfinc.org/press-releases/cbcf-marks-50-years-of-impact-at-the-phoenix-awards-dinner/): The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation \(CBCF\) today announced the 2026 Phoenix Awards honorees, bringing together four of the nation’s most consequential leaders in arts and culture, civil rights and public service\. - [At a Critical Moment for Black America and the Nation, CBCF and Civil Rights Leaders Open ALC 55 with a Call to Action](https://www.cbcfinc.org/press-releases/at-a-critical-moment-for-black-america-and-the-nation-cbcf-and-civil-rights-leaders-open-alc-55-with-a-call-to-action/): Against a backdrop of consequential challenges facing Black communities across America, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation \(CBCF\) will open its 55th Annual Legislative Conference \(ALC\) today with an urgent call for leadership, civic engagement and collective action\. - [CBCF House at Martha’s Vineyard](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-gallery/cbcf-house-at-marthas-vineyard/): CBCF celebrated its 50th anniversary on Martha’s Vineyard with a week of meaningful conversations, connection, and collaboration focused on creating a stronger future for the next generation\. - [You're Invited to the Cookout](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-gallery/youre-invited-to-the-cookout/): CBCF’s Alumni Network Council brought the DMV together for an unforgettable afternoon of food, music, family fun, and community as part of CBCF’s 50th Anniversary celebration\. - [Rooted, Ready, and Rising: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Commemorates 50 Years of Leadership, Service and Progress](https://www.cbcfinc.org/press-releases/rooted-ready-and-rising-congressional-black-caucus-foundation-commemorates-50-years-of-leadership-service-and-progress/): Today, August 4, 2026, marks the official 50th anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation\. In recognition of this historic milestone, CBCF President \& CEO, Nicole Austin\-Hillery released the following statement\. ## Publications - [Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America \- 2026 Addendum](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/cpar/forward-together-the-black-policy-playbook-for-an-equitable-america-2026-addendum/) - [Keeping Kids Fed: School Meals in the Wake of SNAP Cuts](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/cpar/keeping-kids-fed-school-meals-in-the-wake-of-snap-cuts/) - [Disconnected from Care: Rethinking Transportation and Health Equity in Baltimore](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/cpar/disconnected-from-care-rethinking-transportation-and-health-equity-in-baltimore/) - [2025\-26 Supreme Court Term Recap](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/cpar/2025-26-supreme-court-term-recap/) - [Louisiana v\. Callais: The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision Explained](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publications/voting-rights/louisiana-v-callais-the-supreme-courts-voting-rights-decision-explained/) ## Personnel - [Lakecia Stickney](https://www.cbcfinc.org/team/board-of-directors/lakecia-stickney/) - [Leletha Marshall](https://www.cbcfinc.org/team/leadership-team/leletha-marshall/) - [Leletha Marshall](https://www.cbcfinc.org/team/leadership-team/leletha-marshall/) - [Michael Bailey](https://www.cbcfinc.org/team/staff/finance-operations/michael-bailey/) - [Gabriella Stewart](https://www.cbcfinc.org/team/staff/finance-operations/gabriella-stewart/) ## Opportunities - [Program Manager](https://www.cbcfinc.org/opportunities/cpar/program-manager/): The Program Manager plays a vital role in CBCF’s mission of developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public\. - [Vice President, Strategic Events](https://www.cbcfinc.org/opportunities/strategic-events/vp-strategic-events/) - [Vice President, Marketing and Communications](https://www.cbcfinc.org/opportunities/marketing-and-communications/vice-president-marketing-and-communications/) - [CBCF Technology and AI Research Fellow](https://www.cbcfinc.org/opportunities/cpar/cbcf-technology-and-ai-research-fellow/): The Technology and AI \(Artificial Intelligence\) Research Fellow will study under the Center for Policy Analysis and Research \(CPAR\) as part of a 12\-month fellowship program sponsored by the American Institutes for Research \(AIR\) Opportunity Fund\. - [Transportation Equity Research Fellow](https://www.cbcfinc.org/opportunities/cpar/transportation-equity-research-fellow-2/): The Transportation Equity Research Fellow \(12 months\) is responsible for the production of policy analysis and research as it relates to transportation, sustainability, and equity\. ## Capstones - [Antimicrobial Resistance in Black America: Unveiling a Looming Public Health Crisis](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstones/health-equity/antimicrobial-resistance-in-black-america-unveiling-a-looming-public-health-crisis/): This Capstone explores the development of antimicrobial agents, the emergence and dynamics of antimicrobial resistance, the intersections of health disparities and infectious diseases, consequences of AMR in Black America, current initiatives, and potential solutions to this critical issue\. - [A Net with Gapping Holes: Unemployment Insurance and Racial Inequality](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstones/economic-opportunity/a-net-with-gapping-holes-unemployment-insurance-and-racial-inequality/): Without federal action, the unemployment insurance system will continue to disadvantage Black Americans, who stand to benefit the most from such relief\. In the end, reforming unemployment insurance is a racial justice issue\. - [Road to 2030: Federal Legislative Solutions to Social Equity in a Booming Cannabis Industry](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstones/economic-opportunity/road-to-2030-federal-legislative-solutions-to-social-equity-in-a-booming-cannabis-industry/): With the legal cannabis market in the U\.S\. slated to become a $72 billion market by 2030 across the legal states, the federal government must emphasize, model, and encourage states, to engage in effective social equity programming\. It must also approach prospective federal cannabis\-focused policy through the lens of social equity\. - [Black Foster Youth Matter and So Do Their Black Families: A Resource Guide to Improving Outcome for Black Youth in Foster Care](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstones/child-welfare/black-foster-youth-matter-and-so-do-their-black-families-a-resource-guide-to-improving-outcome-for-black-youth-in-foster-care/): This capstone serves as a resource guide regarding Black youth within the foster care system\. It explores the child welfare system, how historic federal child welfare legislation impacts Black families, and trends in outcomes for Black youth in foster care\. - [Nurturing Our Future: Reimagining Student Services in Public Education](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstones/education/nurturing-our-future-reimagining-student-services-in-public-education/): This capstone demonstrates the need to increase mental health services and personnel in school districts across the country and argues that mental health professionals should be primarily responsible for addressing the social and emotional needs of students\. ## Lists - [Misc](https://www.cbcfinc.org/ctct_lists/misc-3/) - [ALC50 Speakers List 9321](https://www.cbcfinc.org/ctct_lists/alc50-speakers-list-9321-3/) - [BAX Text Internship Target List](https://www.cbcfinc.org/ctct_lists/bax-text-internship-target-list-3/) - [Spring 2022 Intern Closing Event List](https://www.cbcfinc.org/ctct_lists/spring-2022-intern-closing-event-list-3/) - [2021 Summer Interns](https://www.cbcfinc.org/ctct_lists/2021-summer-interns-3/) ## Events - [Spring 2027 Intern Informational Session \#3](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event/spring-2027-intern-informational-session-3/): Learn more about the Leadership Institute, programs options, and application best practices for our Spring 2027 Internships\. - [Spring 2027 Intern Informational Session \#2](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event/spring-2027-intern-informational-session-2/): Learn more about the Leadership Institute, programs options, and application best practices for our Spring 2027 Internships\. - [Spring 2027 Intern Informational Session \#1](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event/spring-2027-intern-informational-session-1/): Learn more about the Leadership Institute, programs options, and application best practices for our Spring 2027 Internships\. - [Annual Legislative Conference](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event/55th-annual-legislative-conference/): Join the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation \(CBCF\), thousands of leaders, advocates, professionals, students, and changemakers from across the country for five days of impactful conversations, networking opportunities, professional development, and signature events\. - [2026 Scholarship Classic](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event/2026-scholarship-classic/): Join CBCF for the Mervyn L\. \& Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic, a premier golf and networking event supporting scholarships for the next generation of leaders\. ## Categories - [Press Releases](https://www.cbcfinc.org/category/press-releases/) - [Blog](https://www.cbcfinc.org/category/blog/) - [Event Gallery](https://www.cbcfinc.org/category/event-gallery/) - [On Demand](https://www.cbcfinc.org/category/on-demand/) ## Tags - [CBCF](https://www.cbcfinc.org/tag/cbcf/) - [ALC](https://www.cbcfinc.org/tag/alc/) - [Annual Legislative Conference](https://www.cbcfinc.org/tag/annual-legislative-conference/) - [Racism](https://www.cbcfinc.org/tag/racism/) - [Education](https://www.cbcfinc.org/tag/education/) ## Publication Categories - [NREI](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publication-archive/nrei/) - [Health](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publication-archive/health/) - [CPAR](https://www.cbcfinc.org/publication-archive/cpar/) - 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[Economic Opportunity](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstone-archive/economic-opportunity/) - [Criminal Justice Reform](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstone-archive/criminal-justice-reform/) - [Education](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstone-archive/education/) - [Health Equity](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstone-archive/health-equity/) - [Child Welfare](https://www.cbcfinc.org/capstone-archive/child-welfare/) ## Event Categories - [Internships](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-listings/category/internships/) - [Annual](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-listings/category/annual/) - [Policy for The People](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-listings/category/policy-for-the-people/) - [NREI](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-listings/category/nrei/) - [Fellowships](https://www.cbcfinc.org/event-listings/category/fellowships/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.cbcfinc.org/sitemap_index.xml)