Roland Martin spoke with Rep. Al Green, who shared his support of Attorney General Eric Holder’s efforts to protect Texans under the Voting Rights Act. Green also stressed the importance of voting to make an impact in Washington. For more coverage of 2013 CBCF events, stay connected with NewsOne Now.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBC) opened up its 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington this Wednesday with the usual fanfare expected of the major event. Among the bevy of elected officials, distinguished guests, entertainers, and the many attendees, the conference’s 2013 theme, “It Starts With You,” became a rallying cry of sorts. […]
In addition to being the first institution to find a cure for sickle cell, Richard Snow tells us about the many great initiatives for St. Jude’s Hospital. They have reached out to five of the Black Greek Letter Organizations for outreach and awareness. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin […]
Out of the NAACP’s list of candidates to become their new CEO and president, they have accumulated a list of about 10 women. “We need someone who is effective in fundraising,” Charles Ogletree said. “Who’s embracing the issues in civil rights and racial justice.” Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland […]
Newly retired as CEO from The Coca-Cola Foundation, Ingrid Saunders Jones is ready to put new initiatives forth with her new role for the National Council of Negro Women. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on TV One!
Roland Martin returns with “NewsOne Now,” the only national daily news show that focuses on the issues African Americans are talking about. It’s the water cooler, the barber shop and the twitter feed for African Americans. If you’re talking about it so is “NewsOne Now“. From ballers to senators, Roland will be talking with, skyping […]
After a contentious summer, it seems the Congressional Black Caucus has found harmony with President Barack Obama. SEE ALSO: Could Maya Rudolph’s Movie Nab An Oscar? In August, CBC members like Rep. Maxine Waters of California and John Conyers of Michigan were declaring that they White House needed to do more to address high unemployment […]
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke on the House floor for the extension of the Federal Unemployment Compensation Act. With unemployment across the U.S. at 9 percent, Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II and members of the CBC called for extending jobless benefits beyond the current expiration date of Dec. 31. “It is virtually impossible to live any kind of […]
President Barack Obama and the Congressional Black Caucus seem to be mending their contentious relationship after a summer of infighting between both parties. See also: Obama Congressional Black Caucus Speech: Stop Complainin’ And Fight See also: Washington D.C. Hotel Lobby Swankier Than a Club This reconciliation is no coincidence, as both the White House and the CBC […]
Last week Loop21.com asked “Why Can’t the Congressional Black Caucus Be More Like the Tea Party?” Today they are responding. Congressional Black Caucus communications director Stephanie L. Young, part of a new breed among the caucus, there to inject some fire into the 41-year-old organization spoke to us exclusively. When Young isn’t getting the word […]
