Public Advocacy
Take an in-depth look at how, when and why the CBC was established.
Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
Left to Right: (front row) Rep. Robert Nix Sr., Rep. Charles Diggs Jr., Rep. Shirley Chisholm, Rep. Augustus Hawkins (second row) Rep. Parren Mitchell, Rep. Charles Rangel, Rep. William Clay Sr., Rep. Ronald Dellums, Rep. George Collins, Rep. Louis Stokes, Rep. Ralph Metcalfe, Rep. John Conyers Jr., Del. Walter Fauntroy.
Since July 1971, the CBC has sponsored national conferences on such topics as black health, the communications industry, the media, black employment, education, national priorities, and black politics. Likewise, they have held countless public hearings on such issues as racism in the military, foreign policy, and health care. Each September the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts its “Legislative Weekend” in cooperation with Congressional Black Caucus members. The annual Legislative Conference includes Braintrusts, workshops and issues forums chaired by CBC members. The objective of these events is to educate constituents and to provide a forum for discussion of pertinent issues.
For more information visit The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation