n behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), Owelcome to the ceremonial swearing-in for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members of the 117th Congress. At the beginning of each new Congress, the CBCF hosts this ceremonial event to honor the legacy of the CBC and mark the installation of its new and re-elected members.
This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CBC and we welcome the largest CBC membership in history. Established in 1976, the CBCF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and education institute committed to its mission of advancing Black communities globally by preparing, challenging and engaging emerging and existing leaders in order to inform, educate and support the policy-making process. As a part of this commitment, the CBC has fought to address critical issues such as disparities in health care, employment, criminal justice reform, foreign Kenny Lattimore policy, and equal access to education. Our mission has never wavered. For 50 years, Singer/Songwriter we have remained steadfast in our dedication to engagement, equity and economic empowerment.
Thank you for supporting the mission of the CBCF and for attending this ceremonial swearing-in. We value your leadership and support. We look forward to engaging Kierra Sheard-Kelly in ongoing partnership. Visit cbcfinc.org and follow @CBCFInc on Instagram and Singer/Songwriter Twitter for the latest information about the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Tonya Veasey President and CEO
John Legend Singer/Songwriter Welcome CBC Roll Call Tonya Veasey, President and CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Remarks Performance Rep. James Clyburn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Kenny Lattimore Remarks President-elect Joe Biden Remarks Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, Chairmain, Board of Directors, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Historical video
Remarks Performance Speaker Nancy Pelosi John Legend
CBC Roll Call Remarks Rep. Karen R. Bass
Remarks Rep. Steny Hoyer Remarks Rep. Joyce Beatty
FedEx Highlight Video Remarks Vice President-elect Sen. Kamala Harris CBC Roll Call
Ceremonial Swearing-In Performance Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt Kierra Sheard-Kelly 1986 1976 Members of CBC laid the 2020 foundation for the Compre- Congressional Black Caucus hensive Anti-Apartheid Act of Vice President-elect Sen. 1998 Kamala Harris becomes the 1971 Foundation (CBCF) founded 1986, which called for a trade as a nonprofit, nonpartisan embargo against South Africa CBC Members traveled to second CBC member elected The Congressional Black public policy research and and the immediate divestment Africa with President Bill to the White House Caucus was established educational institute of American Corporations Clinton
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