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Four days after Dr. King’s assassination on April 4, 1968, members of the Congressional Black Caucus introduced a bill to federally observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King. For over fifteen years after the bill was introduced members of the Congressional Black Caucus and other civil rights leaders rallied across the United States in […]

In commemoration of Women’s History Month 2014, the Congressional Black Caucus and Avoice celebrate the contributions of African-American women to Congress. Women of the Congressional Black Caucus have continued to be a dynamic force and one of the gatekeepers of women’s rights. Our exhibit on Women of the CBC, highlights their role in the advancement […]

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. and the Avoice Virtual Library Project would like to acknowledge the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2014 Avoice Heritage Celebration. Anheuser-Busch Exxon Mobil Lilly Hyundai Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers National Assocation of Broadcasters Prudential T-Mobile Best Buy Century Link The Wesley Preston Green Group […]

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will commemorate Black History Month 2014 by hosting its fifth annual Avoice Heritage Celebration from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., February 26th, at The Hamilton, 600 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. The 2014 Black History Month theme is “Civil Rights in America.” The story of civil rights in […]

On January 15, we celebrate the 85th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For 15 years after his death in 1968, members of the Congressional Black Caucus advocated for the passage of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill to pay tribute to his contributions to freedom, justice and equality. On November 3, 1983, […]

On behalf of the Avoice Virtual Library Project we will like to thank you for your continuous support throughout the year. This year, Avoice embarked on several community outreach initiatives and we are especially grateful for your support. To date we have eight online exhibits and have received over 17 million hits worldwide. Avoice continuously […]

Avoice announces the passing of former Representative Major Owens ( NY) Congressman Owens was an advocate for working class families and fought relentlessly to eliminate economic disparities in his community . Also known by his colleagues as ‘ Rapping Rep’ because of his ability to write political rap songs , he was most recognized for […]

Representative Chaka Fattah joins Education Trust’s Legislative Affairs Associate Dr. Lynn Jennings to discuss education policy. This interview highlights the legislative initiatives sponsored by Rep. Chaka Fattah to combat education discrepancies throughout the United States. Tune in as we learn more about Rep. Fattah’s first day in the halls of the United States Congress to […]

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the premier conference on legislative and policy issues impacting the African-American community. This year’s ALC theme, It Starts With You, is a call to action to be and to lead the positive change needed in public policy. To view a full schedule of […]

Avoice in Action – Rep. John Lewis (GA) The March on Washington has been credited as the landmark event that led to the passage of Civil Rights legislation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this significant time in history that catapulted the issue of civil and economic inequities against African-Americans to the forefront. The […]