CBCF Convention in Washington DC, September 19th - 22nd
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact: Muriel Cooper (202) 263-2829 mcooper@cbcfinc.org or
Priscilla Clarke (202) 723-2200 pclarkepr@aol.com
Contact: Muriel Cooper (202) 263-2829 mcooper@cbcfinc.org or
Priscilla Clarke (202) 723-2200 pclarkepr@aol.com
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES
42nd ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE
CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2012 IN
WASHINGTON, DC
Work of CBC Foundation to
be Highlighted during Four-Day Session
WASHINGTON - The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
(CBCF) will host its 42nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) from September
19-22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. This
year's conference theme is "Inspiring Leaders| Building Generations." U.S.
Representatives Gwen Moore of Wisconsin and Andre Carson of Indiana are serving
as honorary co-chairs of the conference.
ALC provides an outlet to highlight the mission of
CBCF - to develop leaders, to inform policy and to educate the public. It also
provides dozens of forums to address the critical challenges facing the
African-American community. The Foundation will offer numerous session tracks to
present high level, thought-provoking, engaging and useful information. The town
hall discussion will center around conversations about voting rights and voter
suppression. The third installation of the research report Breaking Barriers 3
will be released during ALC and further define academic success for school-aged
African-American males. CBCF Fellows will return to present their popular Alumni
Series and the popular Black Party networking affair will return.
In addition, scholarship recipients in the performing
arts will be recognized during the Celebration of Leadership, and CBC members
and spouses will join together for a community outreach project. The conference
will culminate with its awards/fundraising dinner. Proceeds from ALC are used to
fund educational opportunities and program outreach.
"The Annual Legislative Conference brings together
policy-makers, educators, business and industry leaders, celebrities, media,
emerging leaders and everyday Americans to discuss and solve issues that are
important to all Americans," said Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., president and chief
executive officer for CBCF. "The conference is recognized as one of the most
important gatherings of African-American leaders in the nation. In addition,
attendees recognize the importance of what CBCF accomplishes in the community
and have supported our efforts to provide scholarships, internships and
fellowships, and to improve economic parity and reduce health
disparities."
General and Media Registration Now Open. To register,
visit www.cbcfinc.org or call 877-585-6018. The general early registration
discount ends July 20.
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