Message fromthe CBCFChair
Greetings,
As the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), Iwelcome you to the 35th Annual Legislative Conference here in Washington, D.C. This year's theme is Unity.. .Power ...Progress, It is a call to come together, realize our collective power and continue to press forward withour efforts to uplift our community.
Itis time for us to address current problems and plan for a better future. The challenges our communities face remain critical and are inneed of special attention. Quality educa- tion and health care, voting rights, economic development and criminal justice concerns illustrate the types of issues we must confront. This year we thought it important to emphasize the need for unity that has long functioned as the critical force necessary tobring about change inmany of our communities.
This year's theme builds upon GBCF's mission to develop the next generation of African American leaders inthe political, academic, business and civicarenas. The results of our collective efforts here willbe comprehensively shared with a public anxious to unite and act. Iam pleased to report that as a result of your continued support, the CBC Spouses Scholarship Programs and our Congressional Fellowship and Internship Programs for young professionals, college and high school students have grown insize and we are now able to offer more students the opportunity to reach their dreams. Our research efforts have produced critical and timely reports on issues ranging from retirement security to environmental justice. The scope of CBCF's efforts now includes program initiatives in several regions of the African Diaspora including Braziland LatinAmerica, and CBCF has sponsored impor- tant discussions and hearings on the strategic importance ofAfrican oil to America.
Inour continued drive for racial, economic and social equality, Iamproud of the Congressional Black Caucus Members, the CBCF Board Members and the CBCF staff for working so hard to ensure that the Annual Legislative Conference provides you withpertinent information on the pressing issues of our time as well as essential networking opportunities. Ithank you for joining us for our 2005 Annual Legislative Conference, and most especially, Ithank you for your continued support.
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Message from the CBCF Chair 3 The Honorable WilliamJ. Jefferson
Schedule at a Glance 4 Message from the CBC Chair 8 The Honorable Mel Watt Message from the ALCChairs 9 The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee and The Honorable Danny K.Davis Message from the CBCF President and CEO 10 Don I.Tharpe Message from the CBC Spouses Chair 12 The Honorable Vivian Creighton Bishop Message from the Mayor 13 District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A.Williams Annual Legislative Conference Corporate Sponsors and Underwriters 14 Annual Awards Dinner Table Sponsors 15
CPAR Future Focus Series 20
Welcome Ceremony 21
National Town HallMeeting 22
Emerging Leaders Empowerment Series 24 General Sessions, Issue Forums and Braintrusts 26 Authors Pavilion Schedule 36
History of the Congressional Black Caucus 39 Congressional Black Caucus Members 40 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc 49 CBCF Board ofDirectors 50
Notable Moments inCBC and CBCF History 56 CBCF Corporate Advisory Council 58 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses 60 CBCF Research and Programs 74 CBCF Staff 83
Exhibitors List and Floor Plan 84 Annual Legislative Conference Production Team 89 Washington Convention Center Floor Plan (Level 1) 92 Washington Convention Center Floor Plan (Level 2) 96
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Greetings,
We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who traveled to the District of Columbia to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 35th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), which is appropriately themed, Unity...Power...Progress!
This is a critical period for African Americans. As we celebrate the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, it is time to reflect on our progress as a people and ensure that all persons take advantage of the great opportunity to act as fullstakeholders in the fight to achieve the American dream.
This year's conference presents information about some ofthe most important policy issues con- fronting the U.S. Congress, including disparities inhealth care, the diminution of voting rights, inequalities in access to education and the need for financial and social empowerment ofall in this society.
We are pleased tobe Co-Chairs of this year's ALCand hope you willtake fulladvantage ofthis conference by being open to new information and ideas, taking part in discussions and devel- opingmeaningful networks at the sessions and events. We appreciate your interest in our 35th ALC as well as your support of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
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THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACKCAUCUS FOUNDATION
35™ ANNUALLEGISLATIVECONFERENCE
September 21 -24, 2005
AsMayor ofthe District of Columbia, Iam pleased to extend a warm welcome to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, on the occasion ofyour 35th Annual Legislative Conference.
As yougather to celebrate the rich legislative legacy ofthe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, this conference willfeature informative forums regarding issues that affect the Black community, as well as focusing on and highlighting the mission and objectives of the organization. Iwouldlike to take this opportunity and extend an invitation for you tovisitsome ofour famous historical monuments, museums and many diverse and thrivingresidential neighborhoods, all of which make this city unique and our nation's capital.
On behalf ofall the residents ofthe District of Columbia, youhave my best wishes fora successful and productive event.
Anthony A.Williams Mayor, District ofColumbia AnnualLegislative Conference Corporate Sponsors andUnderwriters
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presented by the CBCF Center for Policy Analysis and Research Wednesday, September 21, 2005 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
This year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference begins with a fullday of high-pow- ered symposiums centered on Black America's future. The Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR), CBCF's research arm, has organized a day of dynamic sessions that cover information about finances and building wealth, tactical strategies to strengthen voting and civilrights, ways to prepare Black America for a knowledge-based economy and strategies to eliminate HIV/AIDSin Africa and the Diaspora. During these sessions, you willengage with some of the brightest, most innovative thinkers on topics relevant to African Americans.
8:00 AMCPAR Future Focus Series Opening Breakfast (invitation only) Room 140-A
9:00 AM-10:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Doing Itfor Ourselves: Creating Sustainable Wealth in New Tools: Equipping African Americans for Full African American Communities Participation ina Knowledge-Based Economy Room l43A Room 2028
Synopsis: The purchasing power of African American Synopsis: One component of sustaining a strong national consumers is currently estimated at $700 billion.However, economy is having workers withthe requisite skills to be African Americans lag behind whites in translating this pur- competitive and productive. With many service and low- chasing power into wealth. The median net worth of African skilled jobs being transferred abroad, the U.S. labor market American households is $6,100, compared to $67,000 for willneed to grow highlyskilled workers who are computer lit- whites, and the homeownership rate among African erate, technologically savvy and innovative. Taking a cue Americans is 48 percent whilethe rate for whites is 75 per- from business leaders who have called for transforming high cent. Statistics indicate that African Americans retain a school education as we know it, this panel brings together smaller proportion of earnings and consequently have less the nation's leading executives and education experts to to invest or transfer to future generations. This forum will address how African Americans can best prepare for address the methods and processes necessary to accumu- success in the high-tech, knowledge-based economy of late wealth, most especially multi-generational wealth, the 21st century. through asset development. In tackling these issues, a panel of asset development experts, including business and non- 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM profit leaders, willdiscuss ways to leverage the enormous Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for Reducing Health purchasing power of African Americans and create sustain- Disparities in African American Communities able wealth in our families and communities. Room 202 A
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Synopsis: More African Americans than whites die annually Strategizing to Advance Voting and CivilRights in a of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS.Although Conservative Era limitedaccess to quality health care contributes to health dis- Room l46A parities, other obstacles within our communities impede the effective isolation and treatment of some health problems. A Synopsis: The right to vote is the cornerstone of democracy panel of experts willidentify health barriers and offer solu- in America. However, voting irregularities in minority commu- tions to eliminate these obstacles. Panelists willalso share nities during the 2000 and 2004 elections demonstrate that new and "tried and true" health education and advocacy voting protections are stillnecessary. The Voting Rights Act approaches suitable forlocal nonprofits and churches. of 1965 was passed 40 years ago, yet African Americans, Finally,audience members willcontribute to the discussion other persons of color and linguistic minorities must work about policies that would facilitate more effective battles together to ensure that the Voting Rights Act reauthorization against health disparities. in 2007 includes strong protective measures. This forum brings together noted leaders, activists and experts to Allare invited to attend the ALCWelcome Ceremony, engage participants in a discussion about preparing for 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Ballroom A,featuring Senator Barack the impending voting rights debate. Obama and Michael Eric Dyson. WelcomeCeremony
"Unity*~Power*~Progress" JOIN THE Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and members of the Congressional Black Caucus for the official kick-off of the 35 th Annual Legislative Conference* Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:00 PM -7:30 PM Washington Convention Center Ballroom A Keynote Speakers MichaelEricDyson BarackObama
— public Michael Eric Dyson named byEssence— as one of the Barack Obama has dedicated his life to service as a 50 most inspiring AfricanAmericans and by Ebony as community organizer, civil rights attorney, and leader in the one of the 100 most influential black Americans -is one IllinoisState Senate. Obama now continues his fight for working of the nation's most renowned public intellectuals. families following his recent election to the United States Dyson has lectured at hundreds of universities, preached Senate. at countless churches and has spoken at numerous con- Obama serves on the important Environment and Public ventions and conferences, but this ordained Baptist Works Committee, which oversees legislation and funding for preacher and best-selling author of eleven books is just as the environment and public works projects throughout the coun- likely to be found giving talks to the masses in local try, including the national transportation bill.He also serves on bookstores, public school auditoriums, and in jails and the Veterans' Affairs Committee where he is focused on investi- prisons. gating the disability pay discrepancies that have left thousands of Dyson's eloquent writing inspired Vanity Fair maga- Illinois veterans without the benefits they earned. Senator zine to describe him as "one of the most graceful and Obama also serves on the Foreign Relations Committee. lucid intellectuals writing on race and politics today." Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 toBarack Obama, Andhis visible and principled defense ofyoung people - Sr. and Ann Dunham. Obama graduated from Columbia bolstered by appearances likehis notable turn on HBO's University in 1983, and moved to Chicago in1985 to work for a Def Poetry Jam -has earned him the love and affection church-based group seeking to improve living conditions inpoor of millions ofyouth around the country. neighborhoods plagued with crime and high unemployment. In Dyson is presently the Avalon Foundation Professor 1991, Obama graduated from Harvard Law School where he was in the Humanities, and Professor of Religious Studies the first African American editor of the Harvard Law Review. and Africana Studies, at the University of Pennsylvania. Obama is especially proud of being a husband and father of two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Obama and his wife, Michelle, live on Chicago's South Side. NationalTownHallMeeting
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Please join us in Hall E for the Grand Opening of the Exhibit Showcase immediately following the National Town Hall Meeting. Emerging Leaders EMPOWERMENT SERIES @ ALC
The Congressional Black Saturday, September 24, 2005 Caucus Foundation, Inc. 11:00 AM-12:50PM (CBCF) is committed to From Challenge To Triumph: The Emerging Leader's Agenda developing new genera- for Change tions of leaders. With the Emerging R00m 1468 Leaders Empowerment Series (ELS), CBCF provides the means for young lead- Synopsis: In 2005, historic disparities exist between ers to engage indiscussions about public policy issues, learn African Americans and their counterparts in health, educa- how to actively participate inthe nation's democratic and tion, wealth and justice. Such disparities are representative political processes, dialogue withboth established and other of the challenges the next generation of leaders willcon- emerging leaders, as well as obtain critical development front. Panelists willcontribute three items to the tools. The sessions inthis series focus on the issues of today Empowerment Agenda and briefly discuss their impor- with an emphasis on activism change and empowerment. tance. Emerging leaders willthen participate in break out ELS is a platform that gives voice to the concerns of young sessions and discuss specific goals related to each leaders and affords them the opportunity to develop strategic agenda item. The notes from the breakout sessions will plans to address personal, local, national and global chal- comprise the Emerging Leaders Empowerment Agenda. lenges. A description of each session is listed below.
l:00PM-2:50PM Thursday, September 22, 2005 Me, Inc.: Tomorrow's Leaders Prepare Today 12:30 PM-2:30 PM R00m 1468 The Instant Apprentice Power Lunch Room 207 A Synopsis: In today's competitive marketplace, emerging leaders need to effectively manage and market them- Synopsis: During this high-energy lunch, emerging lead- selves, as well as have a strong skill set and work ethic. ers willbecome "instant apprentices" to some of the The goal of the session is to help participants enhance nation's top executives in the business, government and their professional portfolios and develop the skills neces- nonprofit sectors. Seated at each "power table" willbe one sary to become influential leaders. This session empowers executive and a host of emerging leaders. Through infor- participants to locate leadership opportunities and assume mal discussions, emerging leaders willgain insight about influential roles. After attending this forum, participants will the keys to success from current powerbrokers. Open to be better equipped to market themselves professionally, Emerging Leader registrants only. solve problems and take active roles in community and industry change.
9:00 PM-1:00 AM THEBLACK* PARTY: AnEmerging Leaders Affair Sequoia 3000 X Street, NW, Georgetown, Washington, DC
Hosted by BET's BigTigger and Melyssa Ford, The Black Party willbe held at the beautiful Sequoia's at The Washington Harbour. Guests can connect with notables in entertainment, sports, business, and politics in a relaxed atmosphere. A live performance by Vivian Green is sure to make The Black Party an event to remember. Tickets can be purchased in the ALC Registration Area - $50 for General and $100 for YIP Admission. General Sessions, Issue Forums and Braintrusts
Synopsis: This annual issue forum and essay contest provides Wednesday, September 21, 200S a platform forhigh school sophomores and juniors from CBC Member districts in Maryland, the District of Columbia and 8:00 AM-5:30 PM Pennsylvania to explore concerns that impact their lives as well CPAR FUTURE FOCUS SERIES as their communities. The CBC Spouses willalso recognize three (See page 20) essay contest winners during the luncheon program. Moderator: Georgia State Senator Ed Harbison 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Panelists: Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner; Skinner Leadership WELCOME CEREMONY Institute; Fred Chancy, MintCondition; and other invited celebrity Ballroom A guest panelists and industry experts. Featuring Senator Barack Obama and Michael Eric Dyson (See page 21) 1:00 PM-2:50 PM Reparations Braintrust Honoring the Debt: The Strategy for Gaining Reparations in the Americas Thursday, September 22, 2005 Room 140-B Rep. John Conyers, Jr. 9:30 AM-l1:45 AM NATIONALTOWN HALLMEETING Ballroom A 1:00 PM-2:50 PM (See page 22) National Security for the 21st Century Room 147-A Rep. Harold E. Ford, Jr. 12:00 PM-2:00 PM State Legislators Luncheon Room 206 l:00PM-2:50PM Rep. Melvin L.Watt HIV/AIDSBraintrust Locked Up and Locked Out: AFrank Discussion About Prisons, HIV/AIDS,Hepatitis C, and Re-Entry Issues for African American 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Communities Haiti: The Time for Action is Now Room 145-B Room 202-B Rep. Barbara Lee Rep. John Conyers, Jr.
2:00 PM-3:50 PM 12:30 PM-2:00 PM National Healthcare: ARight Not APrivilege Gaming Today: The Economic and Social Impact Room 209-B Room 209-A Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Bennie G.Thompson
2:00 PM-3:50 PM 12:30 PM-2:30 PM Opportunities with the Departments ofDefense and Homeland EMERGING LEADERS EMPOWERMENT SERIES Security: A Roadmap for Success The Instant Apprentice Power Lunch Room 143-B Room 207 A Rep. Bennie G.Thompson, Rep. Albert Wynn and Rep. Kendrick Meek Synopsis: During this high-energy lunch, emerging leaders will become "instant apprentices" to some of the nation's top execu- Synopsis: This session willinform small business owners and tives in the business, government and nonprofit sectors. Seated minority entrepreneurs about upcoming contract opportunities at each "power table" willbe one executive and a host of emerg- with the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. ing leaders. Through informal discussions, emerging leaders will gain insight about the keys to success from current powerbrokers. Panelists: Kevin Boshears, Department of Homeland Security; Open to Emerging Leaders registrants only. Henry Turner, Small Business Administration; Linda Bauton, Lockheed Martin; and Andrew Howell, National Chamber of Commerce. l:00PM-2:50PM CBC SPOUSES ESSAY CONTEST & ISSUE FORUM LUNCHEON 2:00 PM-4:50 PM Overcoming Amazing Circumstances to Achieve YourGoals Advertising's Influence on Americans: HowFederal Advertising and Room 207-B PR Contracts are BeingManipulated Dr. Elwyn Lee, Mrs. Vera Davis and Mrs. Simone Marie Meeks Room 140-A Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
26 Synopsis: This session calls attention to the stereotypes and Moderator: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II limited images of African American women projected around the Panelists: Rep. Robert C. Scott; James Forbes, Jr., The globe.This "consciousness raising" issue forum willdiscuss the Riverside Church; Joe Lowery, The People's Agenda; and one-dimensional portrayals of African American women in the Melody Barnes, Center for American Progress. global context and willoutline actions necessary to eliminate such negative imagery. 2:00 PM-5 :50 PM VotingRights: State-Based Voting Issues 2:00 PM-4:50 PM Room 144-BC Strengthening Voters' Rights Under the Help America Vote Act Rep. Jesse L.Jackson, Jr. and Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Room 143-A Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald Synopsis: Forty years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act, many voting challenges remain. This issue forum willoutline Synopsis: Despite the implementation of the Help America Vote these challenges and efforts to diminish voting rights in states. Act (HAVA) followingvoter irregularities of the 2000 elections, Discussion willcenter on recent legal rulings concerning there was substantial voter disenfranchisement in minority vot- Americans' constitutional right to vote in the context of the two ing precincts in the 2004 elections. This disenfranchisement was most recent presidential elections. particularly apparent in Ohio where voters waited in lines more than ten hours to cast ballots. This forum focuses on the HAVA Moderator: Roland Martin, Chicago Defender and the legislative steps needed to ensure that the intent and Panelists: Joe Madison, "The Black Eagle" radio show; State spirit of the HAVAare fully implemented. Representative David J. Mack III;Leslie Watson Malachi, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice; Reverend Timothy McDonald 111, First Iconium Baptist Church; Reverend Kenneth 2:00 PM-4:50 PM Samuel, Victory of the World; and Reverend Paul Sadler, Jr., Mt. Drug Issue Forum Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Zion Congregational United Church of Christ. Room 147-B Rep. Maxine Waters 2:00 PM-5:50 PM The Labor Crisis and the Black Community 2:00 PM-5:50 PM Room 145-A Click ItBefore You Kick It: Seat Belts Save Lives Rep. Major R. Owens Room 146-A Rep. Corrine Brown 4:00 PM-5:50 PM Synopsis: Accident survivor and Recording Artist, Kanye West, Obtaining the Keys to a MinorityDealership: The Inside Scoop willlead a discussion about the importance of auto safety. The Room 209-C panel is comprised of various experts and leaders in the health- Rep. Julia M.Carson and Rep. John Conyers, Jr. care, auto, and recording industries. Their collective goal is to save lives by bringing attention to the issue of auto safety, espe- cially among high-risk drivers such as persons between the 4:00 PM-5:50 PM ages of 16-25. De-Funding Genocide Room 209-A Panelists: Kanye West, recording artist; Erin Meluso, Recording Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Donald M.Payne Artists, Actors, and Athletes Against Drunk Driving (RADD); Randi Payton, African Americans On Wheels; Janice Mitchell, Synopsis: This forum willdetail the ongoing genocide in Darfur, National Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Automotive Bureau; Ralph as wellas highlight state and congressional divestment efforts Giles, Daimler Chrysler; Craig Wilder, Howard University to pressure the Khartoum regime to discontinue the systematic Hospital Emergency Center; Linda Sanford, National torture, rape and murder of the Darfur people. Organization of Youth Safety; and Rep. Corrine Brown.
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11:00 AM-1:00 PM 2:00 PM-3:50 PM Taking Back the Music: Making Music, MakingDollars -But Housing Braintrust What About the Message inHipHop? ADream Deferred: Protecting HUD and Fighting for Affordable Room 201 Housing Rep. Bobby L. Rush Room 143-C Rep. Barbara Lee
12:30 PM-3:30 PM Education Braintrust 2:00 PM-3:50 PM Inventing the Future: Closing the Education Excitement Gap The Art of Advocacy Annual Review of VitalLegislation Room 209-A QualityEducation as a CivilRights Initiative (Part Two) Rep. Kendrick Meek Room 146-A Rep. Major R. Owens 2:00 PM-3:50 PM Synopsis: Attendees willbe informed and inspired by partici- Financial Opportunity: The Black Experience on Wall Street - pants to invent the future with legislative and programmatic Their Firms vs. OurFirms strategies to eliminate the education excitement gap and Room 145-A "Strengthen Our Schools and Communities." Rep. Gregory W. Meeks B|S|69"| ajBJS Aesjep M9N 'auAed wbjwmÜBwA|qw9ssv jnoj sejjio ÜBOU9LUV 'uu9|Q 996una bjpubs- isis/ieued guAßd "iaj pibuoq d9y :jo}&japoi/\i "J9>i|B/\A 96j09Q doqsjg pus ijsjAj
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Synopsis: In 2005, historic disparities exist between African Americans and their counterparts in health, education, wealth and justice. These gaps present significant challenges for the Saturday, September Z4r ZOOS next generation of leaders to confront. Panelists willcontribute three items to the Empowerment Agenda and briefly discuss 10:30 AM-4:00 PM their importance. Then, emerging leaders willparticipate in After Prison, What? Reentry Strategies for Formerly Incarcerated break out sessions that focus on one agenda item (e.g., educa- Individuals tion) and discuss specific goals related to each. The notes from Room 140-A the breakout sessions willcomprise the Emerging Leaders Rep. Danny K.Davis Empowerment Agenda.
Panelists: Kevin Powell and Dr.Maya Rockeymoore. 11:00 AM-12:50PM Ministers' Roundtable Room 206 11:00 AM-2:SOPM CBC Members The Unanswered Questions About 9/11:Documentary Films Room 209-A Rep. Cynthia McKinney 11:00 AM-12:50PM From Slaveship to Ownership: Navigating from Victims to Victors Room 209-B l:00PM-2:50PM Rep. Gwen Moore EMERGING LEADERS EMPOWERMENT SERIES Me, Inc.: Tomorrow's Leaders Prepare Today Synopsis: In this forum, participants willgain a better under- Room 146-B standing of the "adaptive survival behaviors" in the African American community that emerged as a response to slavery, Synopsis: Intoday's competitive marketplace, emerging lead- oppression, and racism. Attendees willparticipate in a work- ers need to effectively manage and market themselves in addi- shop that identifies the negative manifestations of these behav- tion to having a strong skillset and work ethic. The goal of the iors and willlearn ways these behaviors can be positively modi- session is to help participants enhance their professional port- fied to empower both individuals and communities. folios and develop the skills necessary to become influential leaders. This session empowers emerging leaders to identify Moderator: Jeff Johnson, Cousin Jeff's Chronicles leadership opportunities and assume influentialroles. After Panelists: Les Brown and Joy DeGray Leary, Portland State attending this forum, participants willbe better equipped to mar- University. ket themselves professionally, solve problems and take active roles in community and industry change.
11:00 AM-12:50PM Moderator: Rep. Elijah Cummings Dancing on the Glass Ceiling: Women and Politics Panelists: EmilyBarnes, Executive Coach, et al. Room 145-A Rep. Diane E. Watson
11:00 AM-2:OOPM CBC Education Braintrust Inventing the Future: Closing the Education Excitement Gap QualityEducation as a CivilRights Initiative(Part Four) Room 144-BC Rep. Major R.Owens Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Commemorative Poster Design
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) has a com- Themitment to young people. Incelebra- tion of the 35th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), CBCF sponsored a com- memorative poster design contest to showcase the talent of emerging artists. Contest partici- pants were to develop artwork reflective ofthe theme, Unity...Power... Progress.
CBCF is proud to recognize Mr. John Spencer Strickland as the winner of this historic contest. John's artwork best translated the 2005 ALC theme into a creative, visual presentation.
John's winning submission reflects his philosophy that his artwork should capture attention, inform and entertain. Clearly, he has exceptional artistic abilities and is the recipient of numerous awards. Most recently, he received honors from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the 2004 Aviation ArtContest and from the Mid-South Scholastic ArtAwards — Senior Division.
John, an 18-year-old sophomore, is presently pursuing a graphic arts degree from Delta State University inCleveland, Mississippi. He is also a punter onDelta State's football team.
John's artwork serves as the cover of this year's Conference Journal and is captured on our commemorative shirts and limited edition posters. In addition, John received a cash award for his efforts and creativity.
CBCF commends Mr.Strickland and is proud to support such a promising emerging artist. Please joinus incongratulating him!
Limited Edition ALC Commemorative Posters are available for sale at www.cbcfinc.org. Proceeds benefit CBCF's Emerging Leaders programs. Author's Pavilion Schedule History of the CongressionalBlackCaucus
Excerpted from former Congressman William L. History was made in mainstream politics on Clay's best-selling book, Just Permanent Interests: January 2, 1969, when the House Speaker asked Black Americans in Congress 1870-1991 Shirley Chisholm ofNew York, Louis Stokes of Ohio and BillClay of Missouri to swear the oath of office and join already sitting black watershed of increased black repre- Congressmen: William Dawson of Chicago, sentation grew out of the civil rights Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. ofNew York, Charles Themovement and the efforts of black Diggs of Detroit, Robert Nix of Philadelphia, activists... White America found its status of Augustus Hawkins of Los Angeles and John privilege and advantage crumbling under the Conyers, Jr. ofDetroit. .. We met periodically as weight of massive and disruptive protests on a loose-knit group called the Democratic Select one hand, and legislated away by enactment of Committee, formed under the leadership of new laws that abolished preferential treatment Charles Diggs. Our numbers increased with the on the other. Frederick Douglass had fore- swearing-in of George Collins of Illinois, warned the nation of this possibility in 1886 Ronald Dellums of California, Ralph Metcalfe when he said at the twenty-fourth anniversary of Illinois, Parren Mitchell of Maryland, ofthe Emancipation Proclamation, "Where jus- Charles Rangel of New York who replaced tice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where Adam Clayton Powell as Metcalfe replaced ignorance prevails and where one class is made Dawson, and Walter E. Fauntroy, in the newly to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to created position ofnon-voting delegate for the oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons District of Columbia... With the increased nor property willbe safe..." number ofblack House members, Diggs called a meeting to consider authorizing formal election of officers, naming an executive committee, and establishing subcommittees, also under consideration was an appropriate name for the group. Some wanted an all-inclusive nomencla- ture so Chicano, Puerto Rican, and Jewish members could join... The February 2, 1971 minutes reflect that it was unanimously agreed that the Caucus be composed of only black members and that the word 'black' remain in the name. Mr.Rangel reiterated his suggestion for the name Congressional Black Caucus, and it was agreed.
The road of the black race's struggle for justice and equality is littered with disheartened groups and individuals coining slogans and pro- claiming mandates for the birth of new move- ments. This time, it was different. Blacks inleg- islative bodies, including those in the United States Congress, were rising "phoenix-like." The thirteen black members of Congress were uniquely situated and sharply primed to lead an all-out assault on the institution ofracism. Congressional Black Caucus Members
The Honorable The Honorable JuliaM.Carson Sanford D.Bishop,Jr. (IN-10) (GA-2)
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TheHonorable TheHonorable DonnaM.Christensen (VI) CorrineBrown (FL-3)
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TheHonorable TheHonorable G.K. Butterfield,Jr. LacyClay, (NC-1) William Jr. (MO-1)
Anative ofeastern North Carolina, Representative G.K. Butterfield served as a Resident Superior Court Judge for 12 In 2000, Representative WilliamClay was elected to the U.S. years before being appointed to the Supreme Court of North House ofRepresentatives and served as the President of the Carolina. He was subsequently appointed a Special Superior Democratic freshman class. He is currently a member of the Court Judge where he served until 2004. InJuly 2004, Committee on Government Reform and the Financial Services Representative Butterfield was elected to Congress. He serves Committee. Prior to becoming a member of the U.S. Congress, as a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the the Congressman served 17 years inthe Missouri House and House Committee on Armed Services. Senate.
40 The Honorable The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver, II ElijahE. Cummings (MO-5) (MD-7)
Representing Missouri's sth Congressional District, Representing Maryland's 7th Congressional District, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, IIis serving his first term in Congressman Elijah Cummings was elected to Congress in Congress. First elected topublic office in1979, Congressman 1996. Representative Cummings serves on the House Cleaver was eventually elected Mayor of Kansas Cityand Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House became the first African American elected to that office. Committee on Government Reform and the Joint Economic Representative Cleaver sits on the exclusive Financial Services Committee. He also serves as the CBC Religious, Faith and Committee. Having grown up inpublic housing, Congressman Policy Task Force Chair. He is a former Chair of the Cleaver has dedicated his public service career to economic Congressional Black Caucus. Previously, the Congressman development and social concerns. served in the Maryland House of Delegates for 16 years.
TheHonorable James E.Clyburn The Honorable (SC-6) ArturDavis (AL-7)
Representative James Clyburn is a seven-term Democrat from South Carolina. He is the Vice Chair ofthe House Democratic On January 7, 2003, Representative Artur Davis was sworn Caucus and also serves on the House Committee on into office as the representative for Alabama's 7th Appropriations. He is a former Chair of the Congressional Congressional District. After just one term inCongress, Black Caucus and the first African American elected to Representative Davis has sponsored and worked to pass legisla- Congress from South Carolina since Reconstruction. He is cur- tion on a range ofissues including restoring millions of dollars rently the highest ranking African American in the House of toHBCUs, developing a cord blood stem cell network and Representatives. restoring funding to the national HOPE VIhousing program.
The Honorable TheHonorable John Conyers, Jr. Danny K.Davis (MI-14) (IL-7)
5, 1996, In 2004, Representative John Conyers, Jr. began his 20th term On November the people of the 7th Congressional inCongress. He is the second most senior member of the District ofIllinois chose Congressman Danny K.Davis as their House and is the first African American Democratic Leader of congressional representative. Representative Davis currently the House Committee on the Judiciary. Congressman Conyers serves on the Government Reform, the Education and the is a founding member and Dean of the Congressional Black Workforce and the Small Business Committees. He also serves Caucus. Representative Conyers is the only member ofthe as the Congressional Black Caucus Secretary, the CBC Law Judiciary Committee to have served onboth the 1974 Nixon Enforcement Misconduct Task Force Co-Chair, the House and the 1998 Clinton impeachment panels. Postal Caucus Chairman and the Community Health Center Caucus Co-Chair. TheHonorable Chaka Fattah The Honorable Alcee L.Hastings (PA-2) (FL-23)
Representative Chaka Fattah is an experienced lawmaker in Representative Alcee Hastings was elected to Congress in his fifth term representing the 2nd Congressional District of 1992. He is a member of the House Rules Committee and a Pennsylvania. The Congressman serves on the important senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee House Appropriations— Committee. Experienced— inall levels on Intelligence (HPSCI). As a Senior Democratic Whip, ofgovernment local, state and federal Representative Representative Hastings is influential in the Democratic Fattah spent 12 years in the Pennsylvania legislature, where Leadership. Congressman Hastings represents the U.S. he served six years as State Representative and six years as Congress in the Organization for Security and Cooperation State Senator. inEurope's Parliamentary Assembly. In 2004, Representative Hastings was elected President ofthe Assembly and recently was reelected to a second term.
TheHonorable Harold E.Ford, Jr. (TN-9) TheHonorable Jesse L.Jackson, Jr. (IL-2)
Serving his fifthterm inCongress, Representative Harold Ford has earned a reputation as a solutions-oriented legisla- tor.Ford's priority is improving the quality of public educa- Representative Jesse L.Jackson, Jr. began serving inthe tion. He has worked to increase resources for and raise stan- United States House ofRepresentatives in 1995. He sits on dards in our schools. He also worked to lower barriers to the House Appropriations Committee. In 2001, his leader- postsecondary education and to provide educational assis- ship created the National Center on Minority Health and tance to young people inexchange for community service. Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health and Representative Ford serves on the House Financial Services he secured funding for the 2002 Institute ofMedicine report Committee. onhealth disparities, Unequal Treatment. In 2005, Representative Jackson secured additional funding to help combat the humanitarian crisis inSudan.
TheHonorable AlGreen (TX-9) TheHonorable Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)
Representative AlGreen was elected to the 109 thCongress and represents the 9th Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Green currently serves on the Financial Representative Sheila Jackson Lee is serving her sixth term Services and Science and Technology Committees. Wanting inCongress and represents the 18th Congressional District of to ensure that allHoustonians were afforded the opportunity Texas. Representative Jackson Lee serves on the influential to share in the city's growing economy, Representative Green Democratic Steering and Policy Committee and as an co-founded the Houston Fair Share program and the Black Assistant to the Democratic Whip. She is the ranking and Brown Coalition. Democrat on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims and sits on the Full Committees on the Judiciary, Science, and Homeland Security. The Honorable The Honorable WilliamJ. Jefferson Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (LA-2) (MI-13)
Representative WilliamJefferson is serving his eighth term as a Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick represents Michigan's member of the U.S. House ofRepresentatives. The Congressman is newly drawn 13 th Congressional District and is serving her fifth an active member of the powerfulCommittee on Ways and Means. term. Congresswoman Kilpatrick serves on the powerful House Throughout his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Appropriations Committee. She has also been appointed to the Representative Jefferson has been recognized for his continued U.S. AirForce Academy Board. Currently, Representative efforts in economic development, trade and tax reform. He is also Kilpatrick is the first Chairwoman of the Congressional Black the current Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Caucus' Political Action Committee and the 2nd Vice- Chairperson of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Honorable The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson Barbara Lee (TX-30) (CA-9)
Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the first woman and the firstAfrican American to represent the 30th Congressional District Representative Barbara Lee was elected to the House of of Texas. Now inher seventh term, she sits on the House Representatives in1998. She is the senior woman Democrat on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Committee the House International Relations Committee and also serves on on Science. She serves as Senior Whip and is the ranking the House Financial Services Committee. Representative Lee is Democratic Member on the Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair ofthe CBC Environment. Congresswoman Johnson is also a former past Chair Task Force on Global HIV/AIDS,Co-Chair of the CBC Haiti of the Congressional Black Caucus. Task Force, Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and a Senior Democratic Whip.
The Honorable The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH-11) John Lewis (GA-5)
Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, nowserving her fourth term, Congress is the first African American woman elected to from Representative Lewis was elected to Congress in1986 Ohio. being elected Congress, she served the John Prior to to as and is currently serving his 10th term inoffice. Inthe 109 th Cuyahoga County Prosecutor. Representative Tubbs Jones, a strong Congress, Representative Lewis is a member of the House Ways advocate for many issues, champions wealth building, economic and Means Committee and the Health Budget Committee. development, quality health care and a quality education for all Representative Lewis is also Senior Chief Deputy Democratic children. Her committee assignments include Standards of Official Whip and has often been referred to as the "conscience" of the (Ethics) Ways and Conduct and Means. Congress. The Honorable The Honorable Cynthia McKinney Juanita Millender-McDonald (GA-4) (CA-37)
Representative Cynthia McKinney made history in 1992 when Since 1996, Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald has she became the first African American woman from Georgia to been an effective voice for the citizens of California's 37th serve inCongress. While serving inCongress from 1992-2002, Congressional District. The first African American woman to she introduced and helped pass critical legislation that supported hold the post, Congresswoman Millender-McDonald is the rank- people's rights over corporate and political interests. In 2005, ingmember ofthe Committee on House Administration. She is Representative McKinney returned to the halls ofCongress with a senior member ofthe House Transportation and Infrastructure 10 years of experience and an amplified voice. Committee and a member of the Committee on Small Business. Additionally, Congresswoman Millender-McDonald serves as a Senior Democratic Whip and is the founder of the Goods Movement Caucus. The Honorable Kendrick Meek (FL-17) The Honorable Gwen Moore (Wl-4) Representative Kendrick B. Meek was elected to Congress in 2002. Aformer state trooper and experienced Florida legislator, Meek is the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Management, Integration and Oversight of the House Representative Gwen Moore was sworn into the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. Representative Meek is also of Representatives in 2005. She serves on the prestigious House a member ofthe House Armed Services Committee. He co- Committee onFinancial Services. InNovember 1992, chaired last year's Annual Legislative Conference and serves on Congresswoman Moore was elected to the Wisconsin State the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Board of Directors. Senate and was re-elected in 1996 and 2000. Before serving in the Senate, Moore served two consecutive terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
TheHonorable Gregory W.Meeks The Honorable (NY-6) Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC)
Representative Gregory W.Meeks represents the 6th Congressional District of New York. In1998, he was elected to office in a special election to fillthe vacated seat ofretiring Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton is now inher eighth term member, Rep. Floyd H.Flake. Congressman Meeks serves on the representing the people of the District of Columbia in the U.S. Financial Services Committee. Inaddition, he serves on the Congress. Her success indrafting and enacting legislation has International Relations Committee including the made her one of the most effective leaders inthe U.S. House of Subcommittees on Africa and Western Hemisphere. Representatives. She serves on the Committee onHomeland Representative Meeks is a former Whip of the Congressional Security, the Government Reform Committee and the Black Caucus. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. TheHonorable The Honorable BarackObama(lL) Charles B.Rangel (NY-15)
Senator Barack Obama has dedicated his life topublic service as Elected to Congress in 1970, Representative Charles B.Rangel a community organizer, civilrights attorney and leader in the is now serving his eighteenth term. He is the ranking member Illinois State Senate. Obama now continues his fight for working on the Committee on Ways and Means and a member ofthe families followinghis recent election to the United States Joint Committee on Taxation. He is also Deputy Democratic Senate. Sworn into office January 4, 2005, Senator Obama serves Whip of the House ofRepresentatives, a Co-Chair ofthe on the important Environment and Public Works Committee, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Dean of the Veterans' Affairs Committee and the Foreign Relations the New York State Congressional Delegation. Representative Committee. Rangel is a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Honorable MajorR.Owens The Honorable (NY-11) Bobby L.Rush (IL-1)
Representative Owens was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982. He is passionately committed to the Representative Bobby Rush was elected to Congress in 1992. education of America's children and is respectfully known as the He is a member of the influential House Committee on Energy "Education Congressman." Representative Owens serves on the and Commerce. He serves as a Regional Whip and as an Government Reform Committee and is a member of the critically Assistant Democratic Whip, as wellas the Co-Chair ofthe important Education and the Workforce Committee, where he is Congressional Biotechnology Caucus. Prior to becoming a the ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee for Workforce member of Congress, Representative Rush was an Alderman in Protections. the Chicago City Council. He currently serves as the Pastor of Beloved Community Christian Church inChicago, Illinois.
The Honorable The Honorable Donald M.Payne David Scott (NJ-1O) (GA-13)
In1988, Representative Donald M.Payne became New Jersey's first African American Congressman. In 2004, he was elected Representative David Scott represents the 13th Congressional to a ninth term. Congressman Payne serves on the Democratic District ofGeorgia. Congressman Scott is a member of the Steering Committee, the House Committee onEducation and influential Financial Services Committee, the Capital Markets the Workforce and the International Relations Committee. A and Housing Subcommittees and the Agriculture Committee. past Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, he is a He is also the co-chairman of the Democratic Group on member of the Democratic Whip Organization and has served National Security. Before coming to Congress, Representative as a member ofthe House Democratic Leadership Advisory Scott served 27 years in the Georgia Legislature. Group. The Honorable TheHonorable Robert C.Scott Maxine Waters (VA-3) (CA-35)
Representative Scott began his seventh term as a member of Representative Maxine Waters is serving her eighth term in Congress onJanuary 4, 2005, marking 27 years ofpublic service. Congress. Since the 106thCongress, she has been the Chief Congressman Scott serves on the House Judiciary Committee Deputy Whip ofthe Democratic Party and is Co-Chair ofthe where he is the lead Democrat on the Subcommittee on Crime, powerful House Democratic Steering Committee. Represen- Terrorism and Homeland Security and is also a member ofthe tative Waters is a member of the House Committee on Constitution subcommittee. Representative Scott also serves on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary. the House Committee onEducation and the Workforce.
TheHonorable Diane E.Watson The Honorable (CA-33) Bennie G. Thompson (MS-2) Representative Diane E. Watson was elected in 2001, filling the seat once held by the former Representative Julian Dixon Representative Bennie Thompson was elected to the U.S. Representative Watson serves on the International Relations House ofRepresentatives by special election in April1993. He Committee and the Government Reform Committee. She is is now serving his seventh term as the Democratic Congressman a regional whip for the Democratic Caucus and is a member from Mississippi's 2nd District and second term on the of the Democratic National Committee. Homeland Security Committee. Previously, Representative Thompson served as alderman and mayor inhis hometown, Bolton, Mississippi. He later served 13 years as the Hinds County Supervisor before being elected to Congress. TheHonorable MelvinL.Watt (NC-12)
The Honorable Edolphus CBC Chair, Representative Melvin Watt, was elected to the Towns U.S. House ofRepresentatives in 1992, and became one of (NY-10) only two Black members elected to Congress from North Carolina in the twentieth century. Representative Watt serves on the Financial Services Committee, Joint Economic Committee and the Judiciary Committee. Representative Edolphus "Ed" Towns is currently serving his twelfth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Government Reform Committee. Throughout his tenure in TheHonorable Congress, Representative Towns has been actively involved AlbertR.Wynn inpromoting education, telecommunications, healthcare, (MD-4) financial services and environmental legislation.
Now inhis sixth term, Congressman Albert R. Wynn serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee as a member of the Energy and AirQuality, the Telecommunications and the Internet and the Environment and Hazardous Waste subcom- mittees. He is also a Deputy Democratic Whip and chairs the CBC's Political Action Committee, the Task Force on Cam- paign Finance Reform and the Minority Business Task Force. TheCongressional BlackCaucusFoundation,Inc.
T he Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) was estab- lished in 1976 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and edu- cational institute. The CBCF educates future leaders and promotes collab- oration among community and business leaders, minority-focused organi- zation leaders and organized labor to effect positive and sustainable change in the African American community.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation offers future leaders policy- based leadership education and training through a number of fellowship and internship programs, seminars, panel discussions, and alumni activi- ties. The CBC Spouses ensure that future leaders can complete their col- lege studies by providing financial assistance through a variety of scholar- ship programs. To date, thousands of individuals have participated in these programs and are now contributing to society as policymakers, educators, community activists, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and govern- ment officials.
CBCF's economic development initiatives include the With Ownership Wealth (WOW) Initiative and the Student Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), both supporting the goal to increase minority homeown- ership as a means to economic empowerment.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation provides the platform for col- laboration and policy development to occur among local, national and international leaders and their constituencies through its regional forums, national summits, and policy-centered conferences. The Annual Legislative Conference attracts over 20,000 attendees every September in Washington, DC.The CBCF's publications, websites, national and regional meetings and broadcasts allow CBCF to reach nearly 20 million people worldwide each year.
The CBCF headquarters is located in Washington, DC and serves as the center for strategic program development, resource building, and critical policy research and analysis, which in turn serve as catalysts for social, economic, and educational advancement. CBCF Board of Directors
Mr.ChristianChristensen Chairperson TheHonorable WilliamJ. Jefferson (LA-2) Vice Chair U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Black Caucus Spouses
President TheHonorableDonnaM. Dr. Don I.Tharpe Christensen (VI) President U.S.House of Representatives Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Secretary TheHonorableWilliamLacyClay(MO-1) Ms. Isisara Bey Representatives VicePresident, Corporate Affairs U.S. House of Sony BMGMusic Entertainment, Inc.
Treasurer TheHonorableJamesClyburn(SC-6) Mr. Arthur Collins President U.S.House ofRepresentatives PublicPrivatePartnership
ElijahCummings(MD-7) AdamsClaytonMr. TheHonorable Vice-President, Community Development U.S. House of Representatives State Farm Insurance Companies
TheHonorable Ms.ToniFay Vivian Creighton Bishop President Chair TGF Associates, Inc. Congressional Black Caucus Spouses
BrownMs.Clayola Mr.RoderickD.Gillum Vice President VicePresident, Corporate Relations Union of Needletraders, Industrial & Diversity and Textile Employees (U.N.I.T.E.) General Motors Corporation
50 Ms. Janice Bumphus Griffin The Honorable President KendrickB.Meek (FL-17) Griffin&Associates U.S. House ofRepresentatives
Mr.ElliottHall The Honorable Member Juanita Millender-McDonald (CA-37) Dykema Gossett PLLC U.S. House ofRepresentatives
Mr.Darryl B.Hazel Ms. KimNelson Vice President, Marketing President of Snacks Unlimited Ford Motor Company General Mills
Mr.Guillermo Hysaw The Honorable President and CEO Donald M.Payne (NJ-10) Bento Box,Inc. U.S. House ofRepresentatives
The Honorable Mr.Noah A.Samara Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) Chairman &CEO U.S. House ofRepresentatives World Space, Inc.
Mr. William "Larry"Lucas Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones Associate Vice President Senior Vice President State Government Affairs Corporate External Affairs PhRMA The Coca-Cola Company
Mr.Lewis L.McKinney Ms.Esther Silver-Parker Group Director Vice President ofDiversity Relations Government Strategies Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Anheuser-Busch Companies The Honorable Mr.Thurmond Woodard Stephanie Tubbs Jones Chief Ethics Officer and Vice President U.S. House ofRepresentatives Global Diversity Dell, Inc.
Ms.A.Shuanise Washington Director Emeritus Vice President of Government Affairs The Honorable Cardiss Collins Policy and Outreach Altria Corporate Services, Inc.
The Honorable CBCF General Counsel Maxine Waters (CA-35) Ms. Amy Robertson Goldson U.S. House ofRepresentatives Attorney at Law
Mrs. Eulada Watt CBC Spouses
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Mr.Horace Webb Chair, CBCF Corporate Advisory Council President &CEO Entergy
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Chairperson Denise Gatling Adrienne Rhone Horace Webb GlaxoSmithKline IBM
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Cheryl R. Basye Justin Y. Gray Leslie J. Talley BenchMark Data Management, Inc. Buchanan Ingersoll PC. United Way of America
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Karen Boykin-Towns VirgilGriffin Cheryl R. Teamer Pfizer, Inc. Freddie Mac Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
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Mr. Aaron D. Qaines Mr.Christopher D.McDonald Illinois-7th District New York-15th District
Ms. Colle J. Latin Mr. Avery S. Nielsen District ofColumbia District ofColumbia
Mr. Thurston D.Magill Mr.Michael Olaiya Illinois Maryland-4th District
Mr. Azudi Onyejekwe New Jersey- 10th District
Ms. Monica D.Stephenson New York-15 th District Education, Cheerios Brand Health Initiative &Performing Arts
Congressman Sanford Bishop - GA Congressman James Clyburn - SC Ding, Holly Education Garcia, Mauricio Education Butler, Desdamona Education Addison, Jameal N. Education Ling, Johnathan L. Education Foster, Francine Education Bailey, Bryant R. Education Makany, Abraham B. Performing Arts Hollis, Erica T. Education Beckett, Brandi F. Education Miles, Jana Education Huff, Tammy Education Brown, Crystal A. Education Okeke, Rose Education Lewis, LaToya Education Evans, Bickey A. Education Pei, Hanny Education Maignan, Ashley Education Green, Halmellia I. Education Stewart, Patrice Education Scott, Jennell Education Joe, Takiyah A. Education Tan, Patricia Y. Education Tekolu, Dara A. Education Sanders, Brandon M. Education Truong, AlisonLa Education Webb, Pharron Education Singleton, Ashley Education Zuniga, Tiffany Education - Turner, Michael B. Education Congresswoman Corrine Brown FL Williams, Malinda S. Health Congressman Alcee Hastings - FL Wilson, Jamie E. Education Burney, Calvin L. Education Brown, Monica Education Fells, Michelle C. Education Congressman Elijah Cummings - MD Chance, Jeffrey Education Jackson, Lindsay Health Godfrey, Rickeysha F. Education Kofi,Sarfo A. Health Buster, KelliY. Education Holmes, Janet D. Education Mcßride, JonPaul Education Douglas, Arondo Health Jacobs, Dionne E. Education McLaughlin, Danielle R. Education Drummond, Desiree M. Health Pierre, Hayley Education McNeil,Mathieu Education Farrington, Carrie Health Robinson, Sasha Education Patel, Pooja S. Education Fleet, Tiffany Education Simmons, Maurice X. Education Griffin, Angela M. Education Congressman Jackson, - IL Solomon, Stephen Education Henry, Brian D. Education Jesse Jr. Johnson, Keith Education Chima, Chika Education Congressman G.K. Butterfield - NC Mansour, Sameh M. Education Dezir, Walter Education Mcßae, Jamaal Education Foster, Kelly A. Education Brake, Amanda M. Education Morris, Tiava R. Education Green, Elizabeth R. Education Clemonts, Marquita A. Education O'Neal, Keisha Education Jackson, Jasmine Health Dunstone, Cherrell Education Smith, Ar' dma C. Education Parker, Kara L. Health Eason, Ronquall Education Spivey, Rachel Education Pero, Cheryl Education Exum, Julian C. Education Thomas, Micah R. Education Tolbert, James E. Education Garner, Dahven M. Education Thomas, Tenaea A. Education Weed, David A. Education Goode, Keara Education Tsehaitu, Ritta Education Hatcher, Sequoya Education Vaughn, Jernay Education Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee - TX Holley, Tovaris V Education Walker, Jonathan M. Education Howard, Malorie Education Walker, Justin A. Education Davis, A'Rynn M. Education Johnson, Candace Education Williams, Kathrina A. Education Epperson 11, Reginald C. Education Johnson, Chavekeyah I. Education Lewis, Juleon Education Johnson, LaTara S. Education Congressman Artur Davis - AL Rashid, Syed Z. Education Jones, Joana Education Thompkins, Letisha Y. Education Land, Leah L. Education Brown, Joseph D. Education Lanier Jr, David E. Health Mitchell, Tersheria Q. Education Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson - TX Lawrence, Lindsey Education Weaver, Tanesha Health Anderson, Cheryl N. Lofton,Nathasia Y. Education Williams, Rosa P. Education Education Merritt, Tiffany L. Education Bailey, Daria Education Charla Congressman Danny K.Davis - IL Burnley, Curtis A. Education Neville, Education Dawson, Pittan, D. Education Sade A. Education Fredrick Games, Purvis, Lee N. Education Aaron D. Performing Arts Gardner, Ebony N. Education Harris, Reginald D. Reed, Lachrishon Education - Education Taylor, Irene S. Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. TN Johnson, Dawrence K. Education Education 11, Tyson, Orrin C. Education Moore Gregory Education Knight, Kristal L. Education Moore, Preston A. Education Walker, Lia Education Powell, Ashley M. Education Washington, Alex M. Education Sanders, Allison Education Congresswoman Barbara Lee - CA Williams, Tiffany D. Education Stinson, Mildred A. Health - Thompson, AllisonM. Health Anderson, Charles Education Congressman WilliamClay, Jr. MO Walton, Christopher D. Education Anderson, Fatima Health Carter, Harold L. Education Wheeler, Victoria Education Harris, Kilalo Education Owens, Davis, Katherine E. Education Tracie L. Education Congressman Al Green - TX Prevost, Edynn A Education - Waqia, Tanzil Y. Education Congressman Emanuel Cleaver MO Allen,Debra Education Barr, Dylan C. Education Andrews, Simmone Education Congressman Lewis - GA Austin, John Powell, Jason M. Education Darryl Education Ross, Rosetta Health Barrera, Marissa Education Bande-Ali, Azhar Education Calvert, Lindsey Gee Education Byrd, Amy Education Cifuentes, Alexis Education Glover-Warren, India Education
64 Hunn, Matthew J. Education Senator Barack Obama - IL Congressman Edolphus Towns - NY Lee, Mark Education McGarity, Deanna Education Baker, Kenneth L. Education Cherry, Nicole J. Education Morman, Angelica Education Dean, Megan A Education Delince, Emmanuela Education Morton, Delogu, Julia L. Education Frierson, Stephanie M. Health Obinna Education Price, Ojewole, Adegoke Education Johnson 111, Lin Education Tremaine A. Education Shephard, Dominique Education Magill,Thurston D. Performing Arts Tinsley, Michael J. Education White, Victoria Health McClellan, Kendall B. Education Traynham-Cooper, Kenesha Education Munyao, Phylis K. Education - Congresswoman Millender-McDonald - CA Pearse, Olamiji W. Education Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones OH Juanita Watson, Stephen A. Education Barnett, Cottrell, Mi'Quael A. Health Williams, Andrea K. Health Selina Health Garner Jr., James Education Williams, Marcuetta D. Education Dumas, Stephen A. Education Caspar, Alejandro Education Wright, Macie E. Education Hobson, Kawanis M. Education Harris, M. Education Ivory,Cozetta M. Education Shanice Priestly, AprilM. Health Haywood, Vanessa L. Education Congressman Donald Payne - NJ Hill,Donna A. Education Sweet, Antoinette L. Education Krighten, Deidre Education Curry, Charles Education Thornton, Camille Education Moseley, Dorothy L. Education Eze, Victoria Education White, Jasmine N. Education Reed, Sparkles Health Hardesty, Jalissa Education - Steele, Dorliess Education Harris 111, August Education Congresswoman Maxine Waters CA Haynes, Courtney Education Williams, Courtney N. Education Anaebere, Ann Health Wright, Jeffery I. Education Melvin,Jillianne Education Oboh, Eruore Education Burnette, Brittany Health Gauthier, Claire E. Education Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney - GA Okafor, Jennifer Education Onyejekwe, Azudi Performing Arts Johnson, Jessica Education Barnett, Cameka D. Education Saint-Fort, Dominique F. Education &Health Long, Sheena N. Education Buckner, Briana Health Weir, Shakira Education McNealy, Jacquelyn A. Education Bullock, Lauren M. Education Woods, Timisha S. Health Perry, Demirea M. Education Douglas, Dujon Health Washington, Ingrid K. Education Johnson, Diondra Education Congressman Charles Rangel - NY Weaver, Niwa M. Education Pierre, Charles Education Williams, Kauaren L. Education Shell, E. Ali,Qaisia M. Education Jasmine Health Cochrane, Watson - CA Stinson, Ellana N. Health Elita Education Congresswoman Diane Yulani, Smith Education DeVaughn, Atkinson A. Education Frazier, Staci Health Dennis, Tracy L. Education Hall, Sharyn Gaither, Karsina Education Congressman Gregory Meeks - NY Education Hayes, Yasmean N. Education Johnson, Ashley M. Education Johnson, Blackburn, Tamika L. Health Hembrick, Scan M. Education Jessica Education Gomes, Tracy Ann Education Henderson, Awa D. Education Oxley, Jamice A. Education Johnson, Lisa Marie Education Heyward, Gary Education Smith, Zaneta J. Health Smith, Ariana Education Kellman, Derrence Education Strong, Christian Education McDonald, Christopher D. Performing Arts Tucker IV, Walter R. Education Congresswoman Gwen Moore - WI McLean, Adam A. Education Williams, Jamaal Education Mtonga, George Education - Ashley, KoriL. Education Pena, Emma R. Education Congressman Melvin Watt NC Avery, Cornelius M. Education Price, Kwanza Health Ayala, Terrell Bailey, Ronnie T. Education Education Rivera, Amy Health Banks, LaKeshia S. Education Bond, Walter Education Robinson, Naheemah -"Education Brown, Jordon A. Education Cullin, Brittany Y. Health Stephenson, Monica D. Performing Arts Davidson, Travis Education Brown, Joshua L. Education J. Thomas, Dashawn Education Craig, Ashley R. Education Ellis,Teneisha Education Younge, Leslie T. Education Essien, Melissa A. Education Cummings Jr., Harvey E. Performing Arts Dickerson, Yolanda D. Education Johnson, Joenisis Education Congressman David Scott - GA Lalusic, Alexsandar Education Jeter, Markia K. Education Switzer, Marcus Allen, Norton, KristiS. Health J. Education Amanda Education Silver, Education Crawford, Char-Shenda D. Education Jessica Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton - DC Franklin, Arthur C. Education Stewart, McKenna Education Helton, Dwight A. Education Wilson, Devon E. Education Allen, Shameka S. Education Matthews, Camille Education - Allotey,Eugene Health Wu, Z. Health Congressman Albert Wynn MD Foty, Cherine Education Jodie Allen, Kimberly Education Garrett, Ean Education Congressman Bennie Thompson - MS Jones-Pitts, Donte Education Blakeney, Shelise N. Education Mansaray, Namatie Education Latin, Colle J. Performing Arts Blair,Kelseia F. Education Lewis, Rhesha D. Education Olaiya, Michael Performing Arts Everett, Ashley Education Thomas, Education Mitchell,Kristin Education Frair, LaTannica Education Julius Mosley, Kyle A. Education Vanßuren, Suzette Health Hents, Sonya D. Education White, Michael Education Nielsen, Avery S. Performing Arts Minor,Montoya M. Education Price, Kwanza Health Shaw, Velma Education Rogers, Shannon Education Washington, Ashley L. Education Rosario, Andre D. Education Seyoum, Abel Education Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Research and Programs
from which they can speak and encounter the challenges and triumphs of developing viable public policies. Furthermore, it As part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, is the goal ofthe CBCF to create networks and coalitions, the Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) identi- construct collaborative outreach efforts and develop a plan fies, analyzes, generates, and disseminates policy-oriented that addresses and resolves the disparate conditions of our information critical to advancing the economic, educational, communities. The CBCF Emerging Leaders Series is the plat- health, justice, social and political interests of the African form through which these goals willbe realized. Since fall American community. 2000, the CBCF Leadership Institute has successfully planned and executed forums on issues such as health, education, CPAR Philosophy prison reform, grassroots organizing and terrorism. The mes- sage undergirding all the forums is that active participation in Quality research and policy analysis are essential for the political process is essential; and, more importantly, it is a crafting effective policies that meet the needs of African fundamental right. Americans and other underserved populations. Policymakers must have good information inorder to assess the viabilityof existing policies and programs, as well as to formulate new Public Health policies that effectively address outstanding social problems. The CBCF Anti-Smoking Education Initiative (ASEI) is Despite the need for such information, there are relatively few based on student activism, peer education and environmental sources from which policymakers can receive policy-oriented strategies being conducted at Historically Black Colleges and information from an African American perspective. CBCF Universities. The purpose ofthis initiativeis to educate established the Center for Policy Analysis and Research young African American adults about tobacco control and (CPAR) to fillthis voidand to facilitate evidence-based smoking cessation, facilitate involvement of young African policymaking and inform public discourse on important American adults in tobacco control policy advocacy and pro- issues of the day. vide a framework for developing and implementing tobacco control and smoking cessation programs. Purpose
The goal of CPAR is to improve the socio-economic cir- AfricanGlobalism cumstances of African Americans and other underserved At the present critical juncture in American history and as communities by: part ofan effort to unite the world's countries around a com- mon vision of peace and prosperity, the Congressional Black • Generating insightful analyses of policy alternatives for Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has a critical role in ensuring existing and emerging policy issues in the areas of that Africa and the African Diaspora become important African Globalism, education, economic development, strategic partners to the United States on discussions regard- public health and social welfare; ingeducation, energy, security, health, trade, investment and economic development. Indeed, it is also imperative that • Identifying and disseminating policy-relevant research; African Americans become more actively engaged in the international sphere as U.S. jobs and other economic oppor- • Facilitating substantive communication between aca- tunities become increasingly intertwined withthe global demics and policymakers, and economy. • These realities require the CBCF to expand on its current Disseminating vital information to African American efforts and undertake new international initiatives that will elected officials, academics, the media and the general allow African Americans to forge alliances and develop public. opportunities that willstrengthen the competitiveness of people of African descent in the global economy. Projects Emerging Leaders Series under CBCF's African Globalism initiativeinclude efforts to promote international business opportunities for African The CBCF Emerging Leaders Series was envisioned to be a American entrepreneurs, to create educational and cultural vehicle for young audiences to discuss public policy issues and exchanges among young people, and to facilitate policy dia- formulate practical ideas and strategies that specifically logue among legislators, policy professionals, organizational address the concerns of communities ofcolor. CBCF believes leaders, and advocates for the express purpose ofpromoting it is important that emerging leaders are provided a platform racial inclusion and economic prosperity for all. HOMEOWNERSHIP INITIATIVES WOW WithOwnership, Wealth (WOW) is a housing initiative designed to exponentially increase the number of African SHOP American homeowners. One feature ofthe program is a user InFebruary 2003, the CBCF inaugurated a program designed friendly website (www.wowcbcf.org) that provides valuable to assist young people withhomeownership by avoiding the pit- credit awareness and financial literacy information through falls associated with poor credit and an excessive debt burden. partnerships withmortgage bankers, financial institutions, Called the Student Homeownership Opportunity Program credit counselors and national nonprofit organizations. From the (SHOP), this initiativehas since completed its third tour, trav- WOW homepage, visitors can connect to thousands ofcredit eling to universities across the nation. counseling agencies. Local WOW programs provide tangible As a result ofparticipating in this workshop, graduating sen- resources to assist prospective homeowners through the process, iors receive a certificate for $1,000 towards the down payment from education to credit counseling to down payment assis- and closing costs on their firsthome. tance, untiltheir goal ofhomeownership is realized. WOW is now available in most CBC Member districts.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation presents... 2005—2006 Congressional Fellows
is a inpolitical DCmard Uienn-nOOre doctoral candidate fuiniiiWlllldrnS is a doctoral candidate inpolitical science Howard University. dissertation explores the science at His at the University of Pennsylvania. His dissertation explores extent to which federal authorities have been able to imple- the role that the 1992 redistricting played inincreasing black the research ment Sentencing Reform Act of 1984- His is office holding and the rise of the Republican Party in the informed by twenty-five years ofhands-on criminal justice South. Specifically, Kahlil explores the role of majority- experience. Most recently, Mr.Glenn-Moore founded the minority districts and the impact of these districts on southern Howard University Public Policy Scholars Program (HUPPS), politics. A gifted teacher, Kahlil was recently awarded the program leaders a designed to identify and cultivate emerging Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Graduate interested inpublic policy issues. Student. recently graduated from the University laHiara KODinSOn U£DOluli yIPPIKr recently received aMaster's degree in of Chicago-Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies Public Health from Boston University. Her Masters thesis with a Master's degree inpublic policy. She is interested in explores issues of health care delivery in the VirginIslands political journalism and has worked withNational Public and makes policy recommendations for improving current Radio and Denver's WB2 News. During 2002-2003, Ms. services. Ms. Greene possesses extensive practical experience legislative Robinson worked as the senior aide to Senator withhealth delivery services, having worked withmultiple (D-CO). Peter Groff Boston area charities and health delivery programs. Her fel- lowship is sponsored by Sodexho. lulTiiu jCOIIis an attorney withnearly a decade ofexperi- ence incriminal and family law. For the past eight years, she WilliamGamer, the thirdLouis Stokes Urban Health headed her own law firminNorth Carolina. Mrs. Scott is a Policy Fellow sponsored by Heineken, USA, is a doctoral graduate University School, a ofNorth Carolina Central Law candidate inpublic health at the University ofNorth Texas member ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, and chairperson of Health Science Center. His Masters thesis received the the Community Interest Committee for the Charlotte American School Health Association's 2002 Outstanding Chapter of and of Jack Jill America. Student Paper Award. For three years, Mr.Garner has served as the coordinator ofFort Worth Independent School recently received a Master's degree iryStal WaShin^tOn District's Mentoring Program. He is also an ordained University. Juvenile inBioethics from Case Western Reserve She is minister and serves as the Minister of Singles at First Saint devoted to addressing the healthcare needs of the uninsured Baptist Church. and the underinsured. To this end, her Master's thesis John explores health disparities inAmerica between the insured and uninsured populations. Most recently, Ms. Washington was a Health Advocacy intern withthe Maryland Attorney General's office. Nicholas Colvin CBCF Congressional Internship Program University of Michigan Office ofRep. Carolyn Kilpatrick Established in 1986, the CBCF Congressional Internship Program answered the call to help diversify our democracy by increasing the Lawrence Crockett pool of talented public servants. Therefore, the mission of the pro- University of Pittsburgh gram is to improve our quality of life by training the next generation Office of Rep. Albert Wynn of leaders to make sound public policies. CBCF brings motivated college undergraduates from across the country to the District of KoryDavis Columbia to take an inside look into the United States Congress. Johnson C. Smith University The intensive 9-week program places students in congressional Office of Rep. Donna Christensen offices where they work under the guidance of Congressional Black Sophia Caucus Members and their professional staffs. The program utilizes Davis University capital to provide Miami the resources of the nation's an interactive educa- Office ofRep. Julia Carson tional experience. Students leave the program as better informed decision makers prepared to be influential leaders who shape our world. Phallan Davis Baylor University Office ofRep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Jeffrey Delaney COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Joseph Bastian Williams College Florida A&MUniversity Office ofRep. Donald Payne FALL2004 INTERN Office ofRep. Corrine Brown Jonathan Fong University of Texas-Austin Cathy Brown Michele Bradley Office ofRep. AlGreen TrinityCollege Spelman College Office ofRep. Carolyn Kilpatrick Office ofRep. Diane Watson Omari French Wesley Brunson University of Miami University of Florida Office ofRep. Maxine Waters SPRING 2005 INTERN Office ofRep. Kendrick Meek Andre Gray Luam Tesfaye - Robert Cary University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland-College Park Columbia University Office ofRep. Gregory Meeks Office ofRep. Juanita Millender-McDonald Office ofRep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones James Guster La Mont Chappell Tennessee State University University ofNew Mexico Office ofRep. Cynthia McKinney SUMMER 2005 INTERNS Office ofRep. Juanita Millender-McDonald Jaira Harrington Byron Adams Sharonda Childs Spelman College Pomona College Columbia University Office ofRep. Danny Davis Office ofRep. DavidScott Office ofRep. ArturDavis Nija Leek Kara Akins Christopher Cody Bethune-Cookman College Howard University Boston College Office of Rep. Chaka Fattah Office ofRep. Robert Scott Office ofRep. Harold Ford, Jr. AprilLove Elizabeth Bakanic - Christopher Coes University of Arkansas University of South Carolina Columbia St. John's University Office of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Office ofRep. G.K. Butterfield Office ofRep. Sanford Bishop WillieLyles John Baker Lesley Coleman Winthrop University Tougaloo College Georgetown University Office of Rep. James Clyburn Office ofRep. Bennie Thompson Office ofRep. Bobby Rush Whitney Marshall Jackeline Stewart 2005 CBCF ELEANOR HOLMES Wake Forest University American University NORTON CAPITOL HIGHSCHOOL Office ofRep. Melvin Watt Office ofRep. Charlie Range! LEADERS PROGRAM
Ryshelle McCadney Rachael Tanner Candace Dorsey Harvard College University of Michigan Cesar Chavez Public Charter High Office ofRep. Edolphus Towns Office ofRep. John Conyers, Jr. School Office of Rep. Chaka Fattah Stephanie McGary Nzingha Thompson-Bahaudden DillardUniversity Howard University Ronald Jones Office ofRep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Office ofRep. Gwen Moore Woodrow Wilson High School Office of Rep. John Lewis MyRon McGee MimiTsige University of Illinoisat St. Charles Community College Curia Morris Urbana-Champaign Office ofRep. WilliamLacy Clay Woodrow Wilson High School Office of Sen. Barack Obama Office of Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Marquite' Williams Nicholas Paul Temple University Taylor Perry Medgar Evers College (CUNY) Office ofRep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Cesar Chavez Public Charter High Office ofRep. Major Owens School Isaiah Wilson Office ofRep. Donald Payne MarQuita Petties Morehouse College University of California - Berkeley Office ofRep. John Lewis Franqueill Seabron Office ofRep. Barbara Lee Woodrow Wilson High School Erin Wilson Office ofRep. Edolphus Towns Stefanie Rhodes University of Pennsylvania Louisiana State University Office ofRep. Alcee Hastings Kristin Woods Office ofRep. WilliamJefferson Benjamin Banneker High School Darryl Yates Office ofRep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Jennifer Rush Morgan State University University ofIllinois at Office ofRep. Elijah Cummings Urbana-Champaign Office of Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Staff
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