Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces 42nd Annual Legislative Conference

Seattle : WA : USA | Jun 30, 2012 at 4:37 AM PDT

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Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) from September 19-22 at the Walter E...This year's conference theme is “Inspiring Leaders| Building Generations.” U.S...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. 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. The conference is recognized as one of the most important gatherings of African-American leaders in the nation. You Tube; http://www.youtube.com/cbcfinc

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., was established in 1976 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and education institute to help improve the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc...NW, Washington DC 20036
(202) 263-2800 http://www.cbcfinc.org

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