Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference Sept 21

Thu, Aug 24, 10:30 AM (13 days ago) to Jasenga   Janice, Early-bird registration for the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference ends on September 5, 2023! Purchase your ticket today and join us on September 20-24, 2023 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for five days of discussions around policy issues impacting the Black community. Register Today This year’s conference boasts over 100+ sessions hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), Congressional Black Caucus Members, and third parties. Learn the latest policy news in criminal justice, science, technology, sports, media, entertainment, education, health and more. View the full conference session schedule here and add the following CBCF-hosted sessions to your conference schedule. Thursday, September 21, 2023 9 AM ET | National Town Hall: Safeguarding the Truth to Strengthen Our Democracy This Town Hall will examine aspects of democratic erosion, such as censorship, the rise of disinformation, ideological polarization, voter suppression, and the weakening of democratic norms and institutions. 1 PM ET | From Awareness to Action: Unmasking Bias in Academic Medicine This session will examine complex issues surrounding racism in graduate medical education, the concept of race as a proxy for diagnosis, and the implications of race-based medicine. 3 PM ET | Cross Borders, Building Bridges: The Critical Role of Black Migrants in Black Communities The session will delve into the experiences and perspectives of Black migrants, and their contributions to the social, cultural, and economic development of Black American communities. Friday, September 22, 2023 11 AM ET | Building the Political Pipeline: Training the Next Generation of Civic Leaders This session will focus on mobilizing youth civic engagement and making politics and public service attractive for young minoritized communities. 3 PM ET | NREI Protecting Black Boy Joy This session will explore the disparities impacting Black boys and men and answer the question How do we protect Black Boys, so they can grow into healthy Black men and enjoy adulthood? We look forward to seeing you at #ALC52 for stimulating conversations on policy, social justice, economic empowerment, healthcare, education, and so much more. Sincerely, The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation  For more information about the Annual Legislative Conference, please email us at eventsupport@cbcfinc.org.   Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Email: info@cbcfinc.org Phone: 202.263.2800