Author: CBCF Staff Published: 7/22/2025 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Keeping You Connected to CBCF’s Mission & Momentum
As the summer continues, we’re reflecting on a season of powerful programming and community engagement at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). From policy conversations to scholarship celebrations and a new cohort of rising leaders, we are reminded that the work of advancing equity never pauses.
Learn more about what’s to come at CBCF and the progress we’ve made together. As a reminder, be sure to complete this week’s Pulse Survey below. Your voice helps shape our future.
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Keeping You Connected to CBCF’s Mission & Momentum
As the summer continues, we’re reflecting on a season of powerful programming and community engagement at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). From policy conversations to scholarship celebrations and a new cohort of rising leaders, we are reminded that the work of advancing equity never pauses.
Learn more about what’s to come at CBCF and the progress we’ve made together. As a reminder, be sure to complete this week’s Pulse Survey below. Your voice helps shape our future.
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Annual Legislative Conference
This year’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) continues its legacy as the leading platform for policy discussions that center the Black community.
Register today and join us in Washington, D.C. on September 24 – 28, 2025 for dynamic sessions, powerful keynotes, and networking with impact-driven professionals. |
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Black Policy Playbook
In May 2025, CBCF and the Joint Center proudly launched Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America, a comprehensive guide to the most urgent issues facing our communities.
Designed for advocates, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike, the playbook highlights solutions grounded in equity and justice.
It’s an evolving tool to help you take informed action and move the needle on policy.
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| Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Scholarship Classic Recap
Thanks to your support, the 2025 Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Scholarship Classic was a resounding success!
Attendees enjoyed a full day of golf, fellowship, and fundraising for our CBCF scholarship programs.
Every swing contributed to creating access to higher education for deserving students nationwide. |
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New Research: Beyond the Badge
How does policing affect public health? Our latest Center for Policy Analysis & Research (CPAR) research brief, Beyond the Badge: Policing as a Social Determinant of Health, explores this critical question. Using a difference-in-difference analysis, the study compares health outcomes in Minneapolis, MN and St. Louis, MO before and after the implementation of the Minnesota Police Accountability Act and related city ordinances.
This research, written by CBCF NREI Fellow Ashley Hodo, aims to inform equitable policy reforms by examining how changes in policing directly impact community well-being in the wake of George Floyd’s death. |
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Scholars’ Luncheon
Last month, we proudly honored more than 100 exceptional 2024 scholarship recipients at the annual Scholars’ Luncheon in Washington, D.C. The event featured an engaging panel discussion, where scholars received insights and practical guidance from top-level executives on navigating and advancing their professional journeys.
Surrounded by family, mentors, and supporters, these promising young leaders shared their dreams and aspirations for the future — a powerful reminder of why we do this work: to elevate voices and empower visionaries. |
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Save the Date: NREI Policy Summit – New Orleans
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 1, 2025,
and join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for the National Racial Equity Initiative (NREI) Policy Summit. This powerful gathering will bring together community leaders, scholars, and changemakers to reimagine systems through the lens of racial justice and equity.
Stay tuned for more details and your opportunity to engage in transformative dialogue.
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Summer 2025 Internship Cohort
In May, we welcomed 55 scholars to Washington, D.C. for our 2025 Summer Internship Program. After a dynamic week of orientation, networking, and community building, these scholars quickly immersed themselves in their roles working on Capitol Hill and at leading institutions.
Because of your support, our Interns are gaining invaluable, firsthand experience in public service and policy. Their passion, curiosity, and commitment continue to inspire us. |
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Donate & Make a Difference
CBCF’s mission is powered by people like you. Your donation supports Black students, scholars, and community leaders through transformative programs and experiences. Whether it’s $5 or $500, your gift helps build a better, more equitable future.
Make a donation today!
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#CBCF on Social
Here are a few standout moments from our supporters that we are proud to be tagged in:
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CBCF Intern and University of Miami student, Summer Nelson shares a “day in the life” recap on her experience interning on Capitol Hill.
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Policy for the People panelist Jean Accius shares a few highlights and reflects on the day’s conversations around chronic diseases in Black communities.
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The National Pharmaceutical Association stops for a group photo at the Policy for the People Health Equity Summit during their time in Washington, D.C.
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Use the hashtag #CBCF or tag our account (@CBCFinc).
Thank you for continuing to support CBCF as we educate, empower, and uplift the global Black community. Until next quarter!
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We Want to Hear From You
On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The bill significantly cuts Medicaid and rolls back food assistance funding, clean energy tax credits, and civil rights enforcements.
Complete this week’s Pulse Survey developed by our Center for Policy Analysis & Research. Your insights help shape the future of our work.
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| What issue in H.R. 1 do you think will have the biggest impact on Black communities? |
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