Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and CBC Members Kick off Star-Studded 47th Annual Annual Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2017

Contact:

*CJ Epps
202.538.5457

*Marc Banks
media@cbcfinc.org

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and CBC Members Kick off Star-Studded Annual Conference

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 11 a.m., the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. and Congressional Black Caucus members will officially start the 47th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Press conference participants will make special announcements and highlight key events and activities.

This year's Annual Legislative Conference theme, “And Still I Rise”, will feature the highly-anticipated National Town Hall, focusing on, ‘Fighting the Systemic Destruction of our Civil Rights”; the Prayer Breakfast, headlined by Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Pastor Shirley Caesar and feature keynote speaker Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr.; the Phoenix Awards dinner; and a host of forums and sessions with topics including civic engagement, civil rights, foreign affairs and national security, and CBCF core pillars: education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and the environment.

WHO: Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, Board Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

* A. Shuanise Washington, President and CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
* Congressman Cedric Richmond, Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus
* Rep. Marc Veasey, Honorary Co-Chair, 2017 Annual Legislative Conference
* Rep. Robin Kelly, Honorary Co-Chair, 2017 Annual Legislative Conference

WHERE: L Street Bridge
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

WHEN: Media pre-set (10:30 a.m.)
Start time (11:00 a.m.)
Please RSVP HERE to confirm your attendance at the 47th Annual Legislative Conference kick-off press conference.

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*ABOUT ALC
The ALC is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. The conference features nearly 100 public policy forums on health, education, economic empowerment, the environment, and more. Signature events and features include the National Town Hall, Celebration of Leadership in Fine Arts, Community Breakfast and Health Fair, Gospel Extravaganza, Black Party, Prayer Breakfast, Exhibit Showcase, and the culminating event, the Phoenix Awards Dinner.

This year’s theme, “And Still I RISE” reflects a legacy of resilience that emphasizes the collective strength of the black community to rise above continued racial inequalities. Sign up to receive the e-newsletter and follow the CBCF on social media using hashtag, #CBCFALC17 for updates.

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*ABOUT THE CBCF
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), established in 1976, is a non-partisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational institute, committed to advancing the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public.
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