Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), and Jonathan Cox Vice President, Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) issued the following statement on the 70th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education.
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with The Tracking Foundation, resulting in a generous contribution of $4 million in scholarships to support the education and empowerment of Black American students across the nation.
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) today announced its partnership with the Embassy of Japan in the creation of a new study abroad experience for college students.
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In September, I attended an informational event about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the U.S.
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Few Research & Development (R&D) grants go to Minority Serving Institutions in America. It’s time for that to change as part of a solution to America’s ongoing racial divide.
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May 17, 2015 marks the 61st anniversary of the groundbreaking decision rendered in Brown V. Board of Education.
Read MoreCBCF Joins CBC on New 2020 Tech Launch
A. Shuanise Washington, president and chief executive officer of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), today announced that the CBCF joined the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Tech 2020 initiative, a taskforce formed to identify strategies and best practices for including more African Americans in careers in science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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In May, the CBCF takes a moment to acknowledge the historic Brown v. Board ruling that ended the legal foundation for discrimination on May 17, 1954.
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In classrooms all over the nation, elementary school students will soon be celebrating the 100th Day of School! By the 100th day of school, students are 100 days smarter, 100 days older and have learned (hopefully) more than 100 new things.
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