AMessage from the CBCF Chair

Greetings,

As the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), Iwelcome you to the 34th Annual Legislative Conference here in Washington, D.C. This year's theme is Defining the Moment and the Movement. Itdemands a reflection on our historical challenges and triumphs and requires us to address current problems and toplan for a better future.

The watershed legal impetus for the movement was the decision inBrown v. Board ofEducation, now 50 years old. The legislative outcome of the move- ment was expressed ina number of Congressional enactments, most noticeably the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the 1965 VotingRights Act and the 1968 Open Housing Act. Today's movement is being defined by our continuous work tomake America's promise of equality real for allAmericans. The question is willwe seize our moment to contribute to the movement as our forebearers did or willwelet our moment pass with critical work undone?

The challenges that our communities now face remain critical and are inneed of special attention. Education, health care, economic development and criminal justice are illustrative of the issues we must confront. This year we thought itimportant to emphasize the need for a movement that serves as a catalyst tobring about the desperate change needed for many of our communities. The results of our collective effort here willbe comprehensively shared with a public anxiously awaiting our coming together to lead such a movement.

The theme builds on the mission of the CBCF to create defining moments for the next generation of African American leaders in the political, legislative, business and civic arenas who are being prepared for the new challenges they willface inthe coming years. Iam pleased to report that through your continued support, the CBC Spouses Scholarship Program, Congressional Fellowship and Internship Programs for college and high schools students have grown insize and are now able to offer more students the opportunity to reach their dreams. Our research efforts are again under- way and CBCF has expanded its scope to include program initiatives for several regions of the African Diaspora.

In our continued drive for racial and social equality, Iam proud of the Congressional Black Caucus Members and the CBCF Board Members and staff for workinghard to ensure that the Annual Legislative Conference provides you withpertinent information on the pressing issues of the day. I thank you for joining us for our 2004 Annual Legislative Conference and Ithank you for your continued support. Sincerely,

Congressman WiUiarrvf.Jefferson Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Schedule ataGlance

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 Registration/Ticket Sales -East Registration Hall Registration/Ticket Sales —East Registration Hall 7:30 AM-7:00 PM 8:00 AM-6:00 PM - - CPAR Future Focus Series Rooms 202 and 209 *WOW/SHOP Homeownership Breakfast Room 206 9:00 AM-5:15 PM 8:00 AM-10:00 AM - Opening Press Conference LStreet Bridge Issue Forums &Braintrusts 10:30 AM 140, 143445, 202, 207, Rooms - 209 Welcome Ceremony — Ballroom A 9:00 AM 5:50 PM 5:30 PM - 6:40 PM - Exhibit Showcase- HallE *CBC Spouses Celebration of Leadership 10:00 AM 6:00 PM National Museum of Women in the Arts Emerging Leaders Symposium -Room 145A 7:00 PM 4:00 PM -5:50 PM - *Exhibitors' Reception Grand Hyatt *CBCF Chair's Reception -Ballroom A 9:00 PM -1:00 AM 5:00 PM-7:00 PM *CBC Spouses Benefit Concert -Ballroom C THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 7:00 PM - *CBC Spouses Community Breakfast -Ballroom B *CBC Spouses Evening Fashion Show Grand Hyatt 7:30 AM 10:00 PM — Registration/Ticket- Sales East Registration Hall 8:00 AM 8:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2004 — National Town HallMeeting Ballroom A Registration/Ticket Sales —East Registration Hall 9:30 AM-11:45 AM 7:00 AM-4:00 PM - Exhibit Showcase Grand Opening HallE *Prayer Breakfast -HallD 12:00 Noon (Exhibit Hall closes at 7:00 PM) 8:00 AM-10:00 AM - CBC Chair's Legislators Luncheon Room 206 Exhibit Showcase —HallE (Congressional Members and State Legislators only) 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 12:30 PM -2:00 PM — Issue Forum Room 202 A Issues Forums and Braintrusts 10:00 AM-3:50 PM Rooms 140, 143-145, 202, 207, 209 — 12:30 PM -6:00 PM Emerging Leaders Symposium Room 2028 - 11:00 AM-12:50 PM Emerging Leaders Symposium Room 207 A — 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM *CBC Spouses Luncheon Fashion Show Grand Hyatt - 11:00 AM CBC Spouses Issue Forum Room 1458 — 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM *Annual Awards Dinner HallD 7:00 PM -10:00 PM *FilmScreening of "Ray"—Ballroom B * — 5:30 PM After Dinner- Gala Ballroom ABC — 10:00 PM 1:00 AM Jazz Issue Forum &Concert Ballroom C 7:00 PM Only Events Gospel -Ballroom A Allactivities are located at the Washington Convention Center Extravaganza unless otherwise noted. 8:00 PM *CBC Chair's Reception -Union Station 8:00 PM *The Black Party: AnEmerging Leaders Affair The Mellon Auditorium 9:00 PM TableofContents

Message from the CBCF Chair 3 The Honorable WilliamJ. Jefferson

Schedule at a Glance 4

Message from the CBC Chair 8 The Honorable ElijahE.Cummings

Message from the ALC Chairs 9 The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones and The Honorable Kendrick B.Meek Message from the President 10 Mr. Weldon J. Rougeau Message from the CBC Spouses Chair 12 Mrs. VivianCreighton Bishop Message from the Mayor 13 District ofColumbia Mayor Anthony A.Williams

Annual Legislative Conference Corporate Sponsors and Underwriters 14

Annual Awards Dinner Table Sponsors 15

Future Focus Series 20

Welcome Ceremony 21

National Town HallMeeting 22

General Sessions, Issue Forums and Braintrusts 23

Authors Pavilion Schedule 34

History of the Congressional Black Caucus 37 Congressional Black Caucus Members 38

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc 47

CBCF Board of Directors 48

CBCF Corporate Advisory Council 50

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses 53 CBCF Research and Programs 68 CBCF Staff 76

Annual Legislative Conference Production Team 78 Exhibitors List and Floor Plan 80

Washington Convention Center Floor Plan 86 A Message from the CBC Chair

Dear Friend:

Thank you for answering the clarion call from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) to joinus inDefining the Moment and the Movement. As you are well aware, this is a piv- otal year inwhich the nearly 180 millionvoting-age citizens can decide the future course of our great nation. While there is a great deal of public discourse around issues of national security, education, healthcare, and the economy, itis truly up to each of us to define the issues that mat- ter most to our communities and ignite a mass movement towards civic participation.

The issue forums and braintrusts that are a part ofthis year's Annual Legislative Conference are critical in ensuring that we, as a community, are fully equipped to confront the public policy issues that threaten our continued national advancement. Inthis same spirit,it is essential that the discussions that take place during this weekend are not confined to the walls of the Convention Center, but spark activism in communities across the nation.

Election Day 2004, November 2nd, may prove tobe the most critical day ofthe year indefining the moment and the movement of the next 50 years. Itis incumbent upon each of us to leave this conference witharenewed sense ofurgency. We must educate our communities and increase the level ofcivicparticipation from the roughly 50% of Americans who voted in 2000 torecord voter turnout levels.

Remember the old adage which states, "as individual fingers we can be easily broken, but all together we make a mighty fist."

Again, thank you for attending the 34th Annual Legislative Conference and thank you for your leadership!

Sincerely,

ElijahE. Cummings Chair, Congressional Black Caucus A Message from the ALC Chairs

Greetings!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone around the country who has come to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 34th Annual Legislative Conference.

Our theme this year is Defining the Moment and the Movement. This is a critical time in the lives ofAfrican Americans. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court Brown v.Board of Education decision and the 40th anniversary ofthe 1964 CivilRights Act, it is time to reflect on our progress thus far and how much work has yet to be done to ensure the benefits of opportunity and equality for allpeople.

This year's conference willdiscuss many of the most pressing policy issues confronting the U.S. Congress, including disparities inhealth care, denial of voting rights, inequalities inedu- cation, and the need for good jobs and financial efficacy.

As Co-Chairs of this year's ALC, we inviteyou to take fulladvantage of all the great opportu- nities for education, discussion, networking, and involvement presented at the sessions. We appreciate your interest and ideas and look forward to your fullparticipation.

Sincerely yours,

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Rep. Kendrick B. Meek ALCCo-Chair ALCCo-Chair A Message from the President

It is with great enthusiasm that Iwelcome you to the 2004 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), "Definingthe Moment and the Movement." You have come to Washington, D.C. at an extraordinary point in our nation's history. As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1954 Supreme Court Decision inBrown v. Board of Education and the 40th Anniversary of the 1964 CivilRights Act, we must recommit to the promise of those tenets for which so many fought and died.

This year's theme is also a call to action, challenging us to remain com- mitted to the charge of fullparticipation inour nation's economic and political systems. We hope you willtake advantage of the opportunity to experience allof our sessions and hear our highly esteemed guests as they reinforce this message. Author and activist Dick Gregory willkeynote the Welcome Ceremony; Professor Charles Ogletree of Harvard Law School, who serves as a member of the CBCF Council of Academic Advisors, willmoderate theNational Town HallMeeting; and Tom Joyner, one of the nation's most popular on-air personalities, will serve as one of the emcees for the Annual Awards Dinner. Individuals such as Marian Wright Edelman, BillCosby, Donna Brazile, Chuck D, AlanGreenspan, and Julianne Malveaux are among the many dynamic speakers featured in the nearly 70 Issue Forums and Braintrusts.

With the 2004 Annual Legislative Conference, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) continues its unprecedented growth and takes its place among the top policy organizations in the country. We believe that we can work to achieve positive and sustainable change in the African American community and throughout the world — anywhere people of the African Diaspora make their home. We also seek to continue to expand ourinternship, fellowship and scholarship programs. Indeed, this ALCbrings together all our programmatic efforts to extend to you the best wehave to offer.

CBCF, a public policy, research and educational organization located onMassachusetts Avenue here in Washington, D.C,has reached an extraordinary point in itshistory. Withparticipation from some of the nation's outstanding academicians and economists, CBCF is actively engaged inpolicy devel- opment and dissemination, wealth building and the formation of international partnerships. The information in this journal describes the many program capabilities of the Foundation and the myr- iad of national and international speakers and events open to you during this year's ALC.

We hope that you will participate fullyin the conference, make important connections and share what you have learned with your peers. Thank you for coming and for your support of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Enjoy the conference!

Sincerely, ziA WeldSnJ. Rougeau President A Message from the CBC Spouses Chair

Dear Friends,

As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, itis my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the 34th Annual Legislative Conference. The CBC Spouses play a vitalrole inassisting the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation with developing and shaping education, scholarship, intern- ship and fellowship programs that provide invaluable opportunities for young people. Working closely withmembers of Congress and the CBC Foundation Board ofDirectors, we dedicate our time and talents toward developing and implementing educational programs to increase the profes- sional resources available to our next generation ofleaders. Since 1988, we have disbursed over $7 million in scholarships to deserving students through our programs. Last year alone, we awarded over $700,000 inscholarships to students around the country. The CBC Spouses willcontinue our partnerships and pursue new opportunities to sponsor major scholarship programs.

We applaud General Millsfor their generous investment of$1.2 millionover a five-year period tounderwrite the CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand HealthInitiative. Through this successful partnership withGeneral Mills, we provide financial support to students pursuing careers inhealth related fields. We also acknowledge Heineken USA and theirunfailingcommitment to the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship. This year we awarded ten scholarships to students pursuing careers inthe performing arts. Many ofthese students will perform throughout the conference. We also welcome the investment ofthe Cruise Industry Charitable Fund to help launch a new hospitality and marine science scholarship program. This program willopen doors for young people to pursue careers inenvironmental and marine sciences and create new opportunities for pro- fessional growth in the cruise industry.

We also want to thank you for supporting the CBC Spouses 12th Annual Golf&Tennis Tournament, 6th Annual Unsung Hero Awards Dinner, and the Pre-Tournament Gala. Allproceeds from these events will fund scholarships for a new group ofemerging— leaders and scholars. We appreciate the wonderful work you do tohelp us meet our chief objective educating and preparing our young people for the future.

Friends, you are all to be commended. Without your consistent, generous support, we could not provide the programs and assistance to those students who are inneed of our help. Thanks to your contributions, this year hundreds of young people willbe able to further their studies at academic institutions across the country.

So, thank you to our corporate partners, the CBC Members, the Spouses, our families, our volunteers, the CBC Foundation Board ofDirectors, the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council, the Tournament Committee, the Performing Arts Scholarship Selection Committee, and allthe rest for making this a spec- tacular year for the Spouses Program.

We look forward to future exciting years withall ofyou.

Enjoy the conference!

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2004 ANNUALLEGISLATIVECONFERENCE "Defining the Momentand the Movement"

September 8 -11, 2004

As Mayor ofthe DistrictofColumbia, itismypleasure toextend a warm welcome to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc., on the occasion ofyour 2004 Annual Legislative Conference.

This event brings 30,000 attendees toWashington, DC forthe exchange ofinformationregarding current public policypriorities, strategies to address issues ofconcern, and the opportunity to build networks with Congressional Black Caucus members and participants. As you gather to reflecton your accomplishments and prepare forthe future, Iwould liketotake this opportunity to extend an invitation for youto visitour many diverse and thriving neighborhoods which, along withour famous monuments and museums, make this city unique and our nation's capital.

On behalf allofthe residents ofthe District ofColumbia, you have my best wishes foran enjoyable and productive conference.

Anthony AWilliams Mayor,District ofColumbia Corporate Sponsors and Underwriters MAJOR DONORS UNDERWRITERS Hotel Key Card American CivilLiberties Union CBCF 2004 Core Programs After Dinner Gala above) Motors Corporation ($lOO,OOO and Dell, Inc. General Issue Forums Braintrusts AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. Awards Dinner Program Booklet and Annie E. Casey American Legacy Foundation United Parcel Service The Foundation Anheuser-Busch Companies McDonald's Corporation AT&TFoundation CPAR Future Focus Series Fannie Mac Corporation Pfizer Inc. Jazz Concert Ford Foundation State Farm Insurance Companies Title Sponsor Freddie Mac ToyotaMotor Sales, U.S.A. United States Army General Mills,Inc. Voyagers Expanded Learning General Motors Corporation Co-Sponsor GlaxoSmithKline CBC Chair's Reception The American Society ofComposers , Authors, and Lockheed Martin Fannie Mac Corporation Publishers State Farm Insurance Companies The Coca-Cola Company CBCF Chair's Reception National TownHallMeeting ToyotaMotor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. Honda North America, Inc. State Farm Insurance Companies SPONSORS CBC Spouses Benefit Concert Anheuser-Busch Companies Official Conference Portfolio Congressional Sponsors Lockheed Martin AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. CBC Spouses Celebration of Leadership Anheuser-Busch Companies General Motors Corporation Prayer Breakfast Dell,Inc. Heineken USA The Coca-Cola Company Fannie Mac Corporation PepsiCo General Motors Corporation The Walt Disney Company Pre-Dinner VIPReception Lockheed Martin Wal-Mart Corporation MillerBrewing Company The Coca-Cola Company 5 ToyotaMotor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. CBC Spouses Community Breakfast Transportation AARP Amtrak Judicial Sponsors General Motors Corporation Delta Airlines AT&T Lowe's Companies, Inc. Enterprise Citigroup, Inc. Nike General Motors Corporation Comcast Cable Communications Sears, Roebuck and Co. Ford Motor Company Souvenir Conference Journal Freddie Mac CBC Spouses Issue Forum & AmeriDream James Baker &Associates Essay Contest MillerBrewingCompany General Motors Corporation Webcasting Northrop Grumman Foundation Lowe's Companies, Inc. TitleSponsor Pacific Gas and Electric Company Nuclear Energy Institute Charter Communications, Inc. State Farm Insurance Companies Yum! Brands UnitedParcel Service National Townhall Webcasting Wal-Mart Corporation Emerging Leaders Symposium Microsoft Corporation Mitsubishi Motors North America State Sponsors Time Warner Welcome Ceremony AFLAC,Inc. Freddie Mac Albertsons, Inc. Emerging Leaders Affair Nissan North America TitleSponsor American Federation of Teachers * AmeriDream Mitsubishi Includes In-KindDonation Aventis Pharmaceuticals Co-Sponsors California Teachers Association AirLines* Time Warner IN-KINDSUPPORTERS Delta Wal-Mart Corporation Corporate Services, Inc. EliLillyand Company Altria Food LionLLC Anheuser-Busch Companies ,Inc. CyberCafe Freddie Mac GkxoSm.it/iKlme Dell,Inc. McDonald's Corporation General Motors Corporation Association Household Bank National Education Gospel Extravaganza Company Keane, Inc. New Century Financial Mortgage AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. Nissan North America MillerBrewingCompany &Somerset OptionOne Mortgage Corporation Homeownership Breakfast Schieffelin Inc. Pfizer Bank One 20, Bowes, Asof August 2004 Pitney Inc. New Century Financial Mortgage Corporation Sony Electronics/Sony BMGMusic Entertainment, Inc. Table Sponsors

Platinum Table Sponsors Genworth Florida Sugarcane League AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. Heineken USA, Inc. FoodLionLLC American Federation ofTeachers Household International, Inc. Freddie Mac General Motors Corporation AmeriDream Keyßank Georgetown University Ameriquest Mortgage Lehman Brothers Georgia Anheuser-Busch Companies McDonald's Corporation Pacific National Cable &Telecommunications GlaxoSmithKline AT&T IBM Association Aventis Pharmaceuticals Independent Community Bankers of America New Century Financial Mortgage Company Black Entertainment Television James Baker &Associates California Teachers Association Northrop Grumman Foundation Jefferson Government Relations Citigroup Inc Pacific Gas and Electric Company Jorden Burt Berenson and Klingensmith Comcast Cable Communications PEPCO Keane, Inc. Dell,Inc. PhRMA KmartCorporation EliLillyand Company RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Laborers International Union Fannie Mac Foundation Science Applications International Corporation Lowe's Companies, Inc. OilCorporation Freddie Mac Sprint Corporation Marathon Mortgage Insurance Companies America General Motors Corporation State Farm Insurance Companies of National Association the Advancement GlaxoSmithKline The Coca-Cola Company for of Colored People & Time Warner, Inc. Johnson Johnson National Association Mutual Insurers Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. of Lockheed Martin National Basketball Association Communications Inc. Merck and Company, Inc. Verizon NationalEducation Association Microsoft National Union ofHospital &Health Care MillerBrewing Company Employees Sempra Energy Silver Table Sponsors Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. The Coca-Cola Company AFLAC NCAA Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. AFL-CIO News Corporation United Parcel Service Access America Nissan North America Northrop Grumman Corporation Wal-Mart Corporation Albertsons, Inc. AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. Option One Mortgage Corporation American CivilLiberties Union PEPCO Gold Table Sponsors American Express, Inc. Pfizer Inc. AFSCME, AFL-CIO American Family Insurance Pitney Bowes, Inc. AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. American Federation ofTeachers Port Authority ofNew York&NewJersey Progress Energy American Bankers Association Amsouth BanCorporation Service Electric &Gas Company American Postal Workers Union Bank One Corporation Public Baxter International, Inc. Raytheon Company AT&T Boeing RR Donnelley &Sons Company Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Aventis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ChevronTexaco Caesar's Entertainment Sonnenschein Nath &Rosenthal Comcast Cable Communications ChevronTexaco Corporation Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Communications Workers of America Tennessee Valley Authority Cruise Industry Charitable Community Financial Services Association Texas Tech University System HFC Eastman Kodak Company Consolidated Edison Company ofNew York, Inc. The PMA Group EDS Corporate Presentations Turner Construction Company EliLillyand Company Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. U.N.I.T.E. Exelon Corporation Dean Foods Company U.S. Postal Service Chrysler Exxon MobileCorporation Delta AirLines UAW-Daimler Communications Inc. Energy Corp Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Verizon First Winston &Strawn Food Marketing Institute Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Entergy Corporation Ford Motor Company Federal Home Loan Bank San Francisco As ofAugust B,2004 General Motors Corporation of Future Focus Series

presented by the CBCF Center for Policy Analysis and Research Wednesday, September 8, 2004

9:00-10:30 AM 1:30-3:00 PM Value inthe Hood: A New Vision for Urban Redevelopment African Diaspora Link:Trading Skills and Resources for Global Room 2028 Empowerment Room 2028 Synopsis: The nation's urban areas have undergone unprecedented economic revitalization. The panelists will Synopsis: There is a silent revolution currently taking place qualitatively and quantitatively analyze racial exclusionism with people of African descent spontaneously reaching out to and gentrification in urban development, as wellas highlight each other to forge linkages that promote economic and ways in which African American businesses and residents social collaboration to achieve global, social and economic can participate in revitalization efforts. empowerment. This panel explores this phenomenon and seeks to highlight important elements of the linkages that Moderator: KelvinBoston, Boston Media, Inc. have been or could be established. Panelists: John Bryant, Operation HOPE, Inc.; Lance Freeman, Columbia University; Julianne Malveaux, Ph.D., Moderator: Gregory Simpkins, Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Last Word Productions, Inc; Sheryll Cashin, Georgetown Panelists: Salih Booker, Africa Action; Joe Madison, The University Law Center; George Fraser, FraserNet, Inc. Black Eagle; Mori Diane, AMEXInternational, Inc.; Governor Muliro, Former Latin America Governor; Rep. Donald Payne 11:00 AM-12:30PM Sick and Shut Out: Why African Americans Need Health Care 3:00-5:15 PM a Reform Educational Apartheid in the U.S.: Tracking Policies and Room 209A8C Re-segregation in American Schools Room 202 A Synopsis: This panel willfocus on racial disparities in health insurance coverage, health care reform, minority women's Synopsis: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board health, and ways to eliminate such disparities. ofEducation, the panel willexplore K-12 public education in America. Topics include the Talented and Gifted program, the Chatman, JD, Moderator: Priscilla National Committee to special education system and funding inequities. Preserve Social Security and Medicare Panelist: Henrie Treadwell, Ph.D., Morehouse School of Moderator: Maya Rockeymoore, Ph.D., Congressional Black Medicine; Rep. John Conyers, Jr.; Camara Jones, MD, Caucus Foundation, Inc. Ph.D., Center for Disease Control and Prevention Panelists: William"Bill"Cosby, Ed. D., Actor and Comedian; Jawanza Kunjufu, Ph.D., African American Images; Ron Ross, Ross Educational Group; Terah Venzant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Deborah Jewell-Sherman, Superintendent, Richmond, VirginiaPublic Schools; Gary Orfield, Harvard University; Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund

Allare invited to attend the ANNUALLEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE WELCOME CEREMONY 5:30 - 6:40 PM Ballroom A Featuring a Keynote Address by Dick Qregory Welcome Ceremony

I "Defining the Moment i and the Movement"

Join the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and members of the Congressional Black Caucus for the officialkick-off of the 34th Annual Legislative Conference. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 5:30 PM -6:40 PM Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A

Keynote Speaker

Richard Claxton "Dick"Gregory, comedian and civilrights activist, is the author of more than 15 books, has recorded seven records, has made numerous television and filmappear- ances and is recognized as an authority on nutrition. Since his career began in1961, Gregory has used his celebrity status to draw attention to social issues. Gregory's autobiography, Nigger, was published in1963 and has sold more than seven millioncopies worldwide.

Over the years, Gregory has participated inmarches and parades to support a range of causes, including opposition to the Vietnam War, worldhunger and drug abuse. In1968 he ran for president and received 1.5 millionvotes. In1996, he was arrested on the steps of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to call attention to reports that the DEA had failed to stop ille- gal drug shipments to predominantly African American communities.

Dick Gregory announced to the world in 2001 that he had been diagnosed with a rare formof cancer. He refused traditional medical treatment, and instead, formulated a regimen of diet, vitamins and exercise, whichultimately resulted inhis reversing the growth of the cancer. Dick Gregory has been married for more than 40 years to Lillianand is the father of 10 children. National Town Hall Meeting Thursday, September 9, 2004 9:30 AM-11:45 AM Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A

Incommemoration of the 50th anniversary ofBrown v. Board ofEducation and the 40th anniversary of the 1964 CivilRights Act, this year's annual National Town Hall Meeting willfocus on the progress Black America has made during the past half century and what we must do still to ensure unfettered opportunity and fullequality forallpeople. Presented each year during the Annual Legislative Conference, the National Town Hall Meeting convenes a diverse and intergenerational panel ofprominent voices from politics, aca- demia, and pop culture to explore timely issues ofsocial, political, and cultural relevance. Inaddition, as the presidential election approaches, this town hallmeeting willserve as an ideal forum through which to address the issues voters should consider before casting their votes this November.

Featuring

Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Elaine Jones Ossie Davis Chuck D Farai Chideya KevinPowell "Dean" ofthe President and Director- Veteran Actor, Rapper, Founder of Multimedia Journalist Activist,Journalist, h Congressional Black Council Emeritus of the Writer, Public Enemy and Voter and Host of Your Call HopHistorian and Caucus NAACP Legal Defense and Director Registration Activist Radio Author Educational Fund

Moderated by

Charles Ogletree Jacque Reid Professor, Harvard School BETNightly News ofLaw Anchor

Please proceed to HallE for the Grand Opening of the Exhibit Showcase immediately following this session. General Sessions, Issue Forums and Braintrusts

1:00-3:50 PM Wednesday, September 8 Voter Investment: Reaffirmation of OurNation's Commitment to VotingRights 9:00 AM-5:15 PM Room l44A CPAR Future Focus Series Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (See page 20) Synopsis: African American voters are ten times more likelythan non-blacks to be disenfranchised at the ballot, according to a 5:30 PM-6:40 PM report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Moreover, poor WELCOME CEREMONY communities with large minority populations typicallyuse voting Ballroom A equipment with high ballot spoilage rates. This bipartisan panel, Keynote Address: DickGregory, Author, Activist, Comedian including members of the Congressional Black Caucus and civil (See page 21) rights and election experts, willdiscuss efforts to protect voters' rights in the wake ofthe 2000 presidential election and the enact- ment of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Panelists: DeForest Blake Soraies, Jr., Chairman, U.S. Election Thursday, September 9 Assistance Commission; Gracia Hillman, Vice Chair, U.S. Election 9:30-11:45 AM Assistance Commission; Mary Frances Berry, Chairperson, U.S. NATIONALTOWN HALLMEETING Commission on Civil Rights; Tanya Clay, People for the American Oliver, List; CEO, Defining the Moment and the Movement Way; Ramona Emily's Melanie Campbell, Ballroom A National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (See page 22) 1:00-2:50 PM 12:30-2:00 PM The Federal Budget: The Bare Facts CBC Chair's Legislative Luncheon Room l43A Room 206 Rep. Robert Scott Rep. Elijah Cummings Synopsis: Fiscal irresponsibility, the state of the economy and Synopsis: The luncheon willfeature an interactive discussion the effect of the Federal Budget on Social Security and Medicare between Congressional Members and State Legislators on willbe discussed. shared legislative priorities and the upcoming election. This ses- sion is only open to state legislators and congressional members. Panelists: Barbara B. Kennelly, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare; BillVaughan, Families USA; Richard Kogen, Center on Budget and Priorities 1:00-4:50 PM Sex, Sexuality, Taboos, Myths and Relationships: AIDS and Health in African-Descendant Communities 1:00-2:50 PM Room 145 ABlack Farmers Braintrust: Black Farmers' Settlement with the Rep. Donna M. Christensen and Rep. Barbara Lee United States Department of Agriculture RoomUOA Synopsis: This issue forum willcover how certain dynamics in Rep. Bennie Thompson and Rep. ArturDavis black relationships may contribute to the high infection rate of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in our com- Synopsis: This braintrust willexamine the United States munities. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) treatment of the Black Farmers' discrimination cases, which led to the Pigford Settlement. Moderators: Phill Wilson, Director, Black AIDS Institute; Ronald Panelists from The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit, Johnson, Gay Men's Health Crisis nonpartisan organization, willdiscuss statistics which suggest Panelists: Debra Fraser Howze, National Black Leadership USDA and Department of Justice improprieties in carrying out the AIDS; Commission on Dr. VickiMays, University of California Los Pigford Consent Decree as wellas post-Pigford legislation. Angeles; Adam Tenner, Metro Teens; Dr. Robert Scott, Allen Invitees include USDA and Department of Justice officials as well Moreno, Temple Baptist Church AIDS Ministry; Dr. Claudia Garcia as independent interest groups and farming representatives. World Health Organization

1:00-2:50 PM 1:00-4:50 PM Breaking the Ceiling: The Future ofBlack Politics Succeed Glass Business in the Black: How Black Small Business Owners Room l43C in the 21st Century Rep. Artur Davis Room 2078 Rep. Denise Majette Synopsis: While African Americans have attained unprecedented success winningoffice at the local and legislative level, only one Synopsis: Rather than wade deeply into policy issues, panelists has ascended to governorship and only two have been elected to willaddress the issues surrounding minoritysmall business in the U.S. Senate. This panel willexamine the challenges and America from a practical viewpoint, focusing on what works and opportunities facing black candidates as they seek statewide what doesn't when trying to grow a business from the ground up. office and beyond. Panelists: Rep. Harold Ford, Jr.; Rep. Denise Majette; Donna 1:00-2:50 PM Brazile, Former Campaign Manager to Vice President AlGore Departments ofDefense and Homeland Security: Contracting Opportunities Room 2028 1:00-2:50 PM Rep. Kendrick Meek Money Talks: The HipHop Generation's Guide to Economic Equality Synopsis: Panelists willdiscuss the procurement process of the Room 207 A Department ofDefense, the militarybranches, as wellas sub- CBCF Emerging Leaders Action Forum contracting opportunities with larger corporations. There willbe presentations from agency representatives, major prime con- Synopsis: Black economic empowerment has been called the tractors, and small contractors who have successfully bidon "New CivilRights Movement." The intergenerational panel con- and procured contracts with the Departments of Defense and sists of experts who willsupply pertinent information on entre- Homeland Security. preneurship, homeownership, financial best practices and institution building. Panelists: David Zolet, Northrup Grumman; Barbara Taylor, Boeing Corporation; Doug Shoaf, Fluor Corporation; Tracey Moderator: Ms. Simone Griffin, Congressional Black Caucus Pinson; Dan Sturdivant, Department of Homeland Security Foundation, Inc. Panelists: Congressman Elijah Cummings; Sandra Gillespie, 1:00-2:50 PM Mitsubishi Motors North America; Dedrick Muhammad, United FiftyYears ofInjustice: The Case ofEmmett Till for a Fair Economy; Bobby Jones, Direct Impulse, Inc. Room 209 C Rep. Bobby Rush

1:00-2:50 PM Synopsis: This forum considers the murder of Emmett Tillas CBC Spouses Essay Contest: The Truth About Issues Troubling being the spark that ignited the Civil Rights Movement. The Our Youth panel willdiscuss the re-opening of the case by the Justice Room 1458 Department and the state of Mississippi. The purpose is to shed Congressional Black Caucus Spouses light on the tragedy, as well as illustrate how one event can change the course of history. E Synopsis: The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Annual Issue Forum willpresent the winningessays from high school Moderator: Rene Ferguson, NBC-5 Chicago, IL sophomores and juniors on critical issues and concerns having Panelists: Eric Holder, Esq., Former Deputy U.S. Attorney significant impact on their lives and communities. General; Chris Benson, Author; Simeon Wright, cousin of Emmett Till;Simeon Booker, Journalist; Keith Beauchamp, Filmmaker 1:00-2:50 PM Black Tourism 2:00-5:00 PM Room 209 A Our Day WillCome: HowR&BInspired the CivilRights Rep. Alcee Hastings Movement Room 202 A Synopsis: African Americans spend over $40 billionannually on Rep. John Lewis travel but own less than one half of one percent of the 48,000 hotels in the United States. This discussion is designed to edu- Synopsis: Where would this country be without Rhythm and cate attendees on how to enter the hotel development and own- Blues? Our soul rhythms, seasoned with the richness of pain ership market. Panelists willdiscuss franchising, development, and redemption, creativity, and commitment provided the musi- investments, public/private partnerships, vendor opportunities, cal soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement. This powerful and HBCU campus hotel development. music stirred us to action at a pivotal point in our history. Now we must ask, has our day come again? Panelists: Angela DaSilva, National Black Tourism Network; Pamela Richards, Commissioner, U.S. Virgin Islands Moderator: Suzan Jenkins Department of Tourism; Robert G. Stanton, National Parks Panelists: Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, African American musi- Service (Retired), Chairman Emeritus, African American cian and historian; Toure', RollingStone Magazine; Dr. Portia Experience Fund; Alan Spears, National Parks Conservation Maultsby, University of Indiana, Archives of Africana American Association; James Guillory,Centerpointe Hotel Partners; Music and Culture Donna Deßerry, Wyndham International; Brian Parker, Choice Hotels; Andy Ingraham, National Association of Black Hotel 2:00-4:50 PM Owners, Operators and Developers, Inc. (NABHOOD); Kirk Unions at a CriticalMoment inHistory: Organizing for Survival Sykes, New Boston Urban Strategy America Fund; Warren Room 1438 Fields, Pyramid Advisors, LLC; Norm Jenkins, Marriott Rep. Major Owens International Synopsis: Featuring prominent national and international labor, this forum willfeature a roundtable discussion about important issues facing the labor movement. Panelists willaddress such issues as union organizing, outsourcing jobs overseas, health care and social security. 2:00-4:50 PM most prosperous country in the free world. It is undisputed that How To Be A Lobbyist/How To Effectively LobbyElected African slaves were not compensated for their labor. Unclear, Officials (a two-part session) however, is what the effects and remnants of this relationship Room 144 C have had on African Americans and our nation from the time of Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones emancipation through today. This forum willcontinue the dia- logue on reparations and Rep. Conyers' efforts to establish a Synopsis: Part One: This session willdiscuss the skills Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African needed to be an effective lobbyist. Also, how to become a lob- Americans. byist willbe discussed.

Panelists: Stephan Bell, Bell Consulting Group; David Lynch, 4:00-5:50 PM Freddie Mac; Stephanie Peters, Patton Boggs; Stephanie American Families and Debt: How to Get Back in the Black Reeves, American Speech Language Hearing Association; Room 202B Veronique Pluviose-Fenton, National League of Cities Rep. Julia Carson Part Two: This session willeducate officials on how to effec- tivelylobby Congress and locally elected officials on issues of Synopsis: This interactive forum willfocus on concrete strate- importance. The session willfocus on technologies to assist gies consumers can use to get out of debt. individuals and special interest groups in their lobbying activity.

Panelists: Donna Crews, AIDS Action; Robert Drummer, 4:00-5:50 PM Drummer and Associates; Marisa Milton,Corporate Health The Legal the Lack of Access Health Care in Coalition; Webb, Kirk, Ramifications of to Care Patrice ACLU;Crispian NAACP the African American Community Room 143A Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee 2:00-4:50 PM — Dispelling the DietDilemma: Obesity, Dieting and Poverty A Synopsis: Apanel of health experts willexplore the issue of Deadly Combination obesity in both children and adults. Room 2098 Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick 4:00-5:50 PM Synopsis: This forum willfocus the different of diets on types Environmental Justice Braintrust: Finding a Balance; Healthy and how they affect African Americans and whether body type, Sustainable Communities ethnicity and income level contribute to obesity and what we Room 209A can do to repair the damage. We willalso discuss the different Rep. James Clyburn weight-loss methods, such as gastric bypass surgery and weight-loss pacemakers. Panelists: Rep. James E. Clyburn, Chair, CBC Environmental Justice Braintrust; Dr. Mildred McClain, National Environment Panelists: Donna Richardson LLC, Exercise and Fitness Policy Commission; Harold Mitchell, ReGenesis Corporation Expert; Dr. Stuart Trager, Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.; Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom; Dr. Scott Shikora, Tufts New England Medical Center; Dr. Robert Beale; Dr.Arthur Agaston, South 4:00-5:50 PM Diet; Sikowitz, Beach Peter Men's Fitness Magazine Black Women in Prison Room 143C Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton 2:00-4:50 PM Drug Issue Forum: Mandatory Minimum Sentencing R00m 1448 4:00-5:50 PM Rep. Maxine Waters Inflated Tuition,Deflated Assistance: The Future ofBlacks in Higher Education Synopsis: The injustice of mandatory minimum sentencing is Room 207A one that is causing economic, political,social and legal havoc CBCF Emerging Leaders Action Forum in our communities. The panel willfocus on the possible impact of recent court decisions on federal sentencing guidelines. Synopsis: This issue forum willexplore the factors that con- Experts consisting of judges, mandatory minimum victims, tribute to the disparities in higher education. Government pro- members of the Federal Sentencing Commission and lawyers, grams and current policy initiatives willbe discussed to exam- explore innovative strategies being used in the fightagainst ine the positive and negative implications that current legisla- mandatory minimums. tion willhave on the black student. Also, useful tips on how to pay for college willbe offered. 3:00-5:50 PM Moderator: Troy Clair, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Reparations: Honoring the Debt Panelists: Rep. Chaka Fattah (PA); Ms. LezliBaskerville, Room l4oß National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education; Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Ms. Marilyn Hutton, National Education Association Synopsis: Over four millionAfricans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and its colonies from 1619 to 1865; as a result, the United States was able to become the 4:00-5:50 PM Ramapo College; Richard Lapchick, DeVos Sports Management, The Underground Railroad University of Central Florida; Richard Vowels, Commissioner, Room 209 C Southwestern Athletic Commission (SWAC) Rep. Corrine Brown

7:00-9:00 PM 4:00-5:50 PM Jazz: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Ballot Roulette and VotingRights Ballroom C Room 140 ARep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Synopsis: This forum willdiscuss ways to support the growth and Synopsis: Even though the right to vote is the supreme right in a development of jazz and the musicians who create it. Possible democracy, the Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore reminds us that solutions include implementing the recommendations contained in no explicitright to suffrage is provided by the U.S. Constitution. the National Education Association's (NEA), "Changing the Beat: This promises to be a dynamic discussion on how Rep. Jackson a Study of the Worklife of Jazz Musicians," which found that jazz proposes to change the way votes are cast and counted in musicians are in need of affordable health care, pension plans, America. education programs and philanthropic support. Moderator: Roland S. Martin, Nationally Syndicated Columnist Panelists: A.B. Spellman, Deputy Director, NEA; Dr. Arthur Panelists: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Founder and President, Dawkins, Howard University Director of Jazz Studies; Willard Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Rep. G.K. Butterfield, Jr. (NC-1); Alex Jenkins, Journalist and Vice President, Jazz Journalists Keyssar, JFK School of Government, Harvard University; Kevin Association; Susan Jenkins, International Association of Jazz Powell, Voting Rights Activist; Jamin Raskin, American University; Educators; David Yarborough, Duke EllingtonHigh School for the Joy Williams, Special Assistant to the Speaker of the New York Performing Arts and Executive Director, Washington Jazz Arts City Council; Forestville MilitaryAcademy DrillTeam, Forestville, Institute; James Moody, Artist; Andy Bey, Artist MD

4:00-5:50 PM Friday, September 10 CBC HaitiTask Force Presents: Haitiat a Crossroad ® R00m 1458 8:00 AM-3:50 PM Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. John Conyers, Members of the The Intersection of Culture, Behavior and Health: Transforming Congressional Black Caucus Haiti Task Force Barriers Into Bridges to Wellness Room 202 A Synopsis: This issue forum willdiscuss the political, economic, Rep. Donna Christensen, Rep. Juanita Millender McDonald, Rep. and social challenges facing Haiti. Each panelist willaddress the Danny Davis following questions: 1. Where does your organization fitinto the future ofHaiti's development? 2. What in your opinion are posi- Synopsis: This session willaddress issues surrounding African tive actions members of your organizations, Congress and aver- American health by presenting a broad picture of cultural facts age citizens do for Haiti's positive development? 3. What is your and experiences. Thus, we willexamine factors that impact on a opinion on the potential forpolitical, economic, and social develop- person's identity, behavior, health and beliefs, including: individual ment for Haiti in the coming year, particularly elections in 2005? characteristics, socioeconomic status, education, religion;, age, sex, racism, particular migration experiences, and whether the Moderators: Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. John Conyers, Jr. family lived in a rural, urban or suburban area. Panelists: BillFletcher, President, TransAfrica Forum; Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes, U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti; Moderator: Dr. KirnSydnor, Kellogg Foundation (morning ses- Rep. Robert Menendez, Chairman of International Relations sion); Dr. Portia Cole, KelloggFoundation; Dr. Lester Spence, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere; Marlene Bastien, Kellogg Foundation (afternoon sessions) Haitian Women of Miami Morning Panel (8:00-11:30 AM): Dr. Jay Carrington Chunn, Morgan State University; Dr. Norman Anderson, American 5:00-6:50 PM Psychological Association; Dr. Collins Airhenhebuwa, Society of HiringInequities ofMinorities inIntercollegiate Athletics Public Health Education; Dr. Gladys Gary Vaughn, The Links Room 144 AIncorporated Rep. Julia Carson Afternoon Panel (2:00-3:50 PM): Dr. Annelle B. Primm, American Synopsis: This strategy forum willaddress the consistent failure Psychiatric Association; Oscar Morgan, National Mental Health of NCAA member institutions to reflect societal diversity as well Association; Lawrence Moore, 111 as the ethnic minority student-athlete participation levels in the search process and hiring of athletic directors and conference commissioners. 8:00 AM-12:50 PM Child Welfare Braintrust: Times Are Changing: New Directives and Moderator: Floyd Keith, Executive Director, Black Coaches New Directions Association Room MOB Panelists: Stan Wilcox,Associate Commissioner, Big East Rep. Danny Davis and Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee Conference and President, Black Coaches Association; Eugene Marshall, Chairman, NCAAMinorityInterests Committee, Synopsis: We face financial challenges on both the federal and state levels as we seek to protect and nurture our children increase the number of people who receive early diagnosis of whether they are in the child welfare system or the juvenile justice lupus and thus improve the outcome of the disease is to make system. Once a child is known to the child welfare agency, he/she more people aware of the early warning signs. and his/her family is subject to a myriad of decisions by judges, caseworkers, legal representatives, and others. The panel, con- sisting of the people running the largest child welfare agencies in 9:00-11:50 AM the country, willdiscuss their plans for meeting the needs of our On the Issues: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand? children. Room 209 C Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald Moderator: Addie Hudson, Associate Deputy Director, DCFS- External Affairs Synopsis: This issue forum willexamine the positions of the two Panelists: Sue Badeau, Deputy Director, Pew Commission on major presidential candidates on issues critical to African Children in Foster Care; Harry Wilson, Associate Commissioner, Americans and other minorities. Following the conclusion of last Administration on Children, Youth and Families; Diann Dawson, year's ALC,the materials, opinions and concerns critical to Regional Administrator, Administration on Children, Youth and African Americans and other minorities generated in those ses- Families; Sondra M. Jackson, Black Administrators in Child sions were used by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Welfare, Inc.; David Sanders, Ph.D., Department of Children and Studies to develop a questionnaire that was sent to President Family Services; Commissioner WilliamC. Bell,New York, NY; George Bush and Democratic candidate John Kerry. The candi- Bryan Samuels, Director, Department of Children and Family dates' responses are the focus of this bi-partisan briefing forum. Services Panelists: Margaret Simms, Ph.D., Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; Armstrong Williams, Commentator/Columnist; 9:00 AM-4:50 PM Joe Madison, Talk Show Host, Radio One; Marc Morial, The U.S. and Africa: A Defining Moment AmidNew Dynamics President/CEO, The National Urban League Room 1458 Rep. Donald Payne 9:00-11:50 AM Synopsis: This braintrust willbring together the world's leading Veterans Braintrust: Honoring African American Women Veterans Africanists for a livelydialogue on the most pressing issues facing Room l4oA Africa today. Hear from African leaders, UN experts, and advo- Rep. Corrine Brown and Rep. Sanford Bishop cates on the state of peace-building, development and democ- racy on the continent in the context of Bush Administration poli- Synopsis: Today, there are more African American women in the cies, the HIV/AIDSpandemic and major conflicts such as Darfur, United States Army than ever before. However, recent media Sudan. Panelists willalso discuss the growing U.S. interest in coverage has failed to focus on the struggles and challenges fac- African oiland trade. ing black women in the modern day military.This braintrust will focus on the history and accomplishments ofAfrican-American women in the militaryby bringing together experts to discuss the 9:00 AM-3:50 PM issues unique to African American women veterans and their Judiciary Braintrust: — families. The Pursuit ofEqual Testing inOlympic Sports Justice: Moderators: Laura L. Miller,Ph.D.; Brenda Moore, Ph.D., Are African Americans Receiving Due Process and Fairness? of Sociology, State University ofNY Room 2028 Department Shoshana Johnson; Fenster, McKenna Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Panelists: Pfc. Herbert Long &Aldridge LLP;Muriel Gibson, Sr. Staff Assistant, Senator Synopsis: The United States Anti-DopingAgency's (USADA) Patty Murray; Deborah M. Scott, Duquesne, PA; Kericia E. Scott, recent investigation into the unlawful use of performance-enhanc- Fort Worth, TX;Sgt. Vanessa Turner, Boston, MA;Carolyn ing drugs by some of America's high-profile Olympians has gen- Williams, El Dorado, AR; Dr. Saharra Bledsoe, Ft. Wayne, IN erated an enormous amount of controversy. Several famed African American athletes, such as Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery, are at the center of USADA's investigation. Do the 9:00-11:50 AM investigative procedures established by the USADA have an The Challenge of African American Filmmaking inFinancing, adverse impact on African American athletes? This forum will Production, Marketing and Distribution examine the manner in which our athletes are being investigated Room 2098 and adjudicated in an attempt to determine ifthis process is fair Rep. Diane Watson and just. Synopsis: Today, more and more films are targeting African American core audiences. The International Diversity Film Market (IDFM) is of few created address and present 9:00-11:50 AM one the events to African Americans and Lupus: InvisibleNo More these very issues in an annual filmforum designed to support the work of independent filmmakers of color worldwide. R00m 1438 Representatives from the IDFM willlead a discussion the chal- Rep. Edolphus Towns on lenges unique to African American filmmakers, both in navigating Synopsis: Lupus tends to affect African American earlier the Hollywoodstudio systems and in creating independent women avenues bring their projects fruition. than other ethnic groups and is more likelyto cause severe organ to to problems. Because of the non-specific and often transitory symp- toms associated with lupus, this issue forum willfocus on increas- ing awareness about the disease. The most effective way to Moderator: Rick Robinson, International Diversity FilmMarket 9:00-11:50 AM Panelists: Gregory AllenHoward, Screenwriter; Dr. Henry MinorityBusiness Forum: Keys to Success in Government Jones, Marina Investors Group; Tanya Kersey, Blacktalent.com; Contracting Ayuko Babu, Pan African Film &Arts Festival; Maxie D. Collier, Room 207 A Independent Filmmaker Rep. Albert Wynn

Synopsis: Experts discuss various aspects to include marketing 9:00-11:50 AM and doing business with the federal government; how to navi- Banking Braintrust: Wealth Creation, Money Management and the gate the contract bid process; how to challenge, appeal and Entrepreneurial Spirit protest a contract award; the do's and don'ts of marketing to Room 145 Aprime contractors; and small business success with the federal Rep. Maxine Waters government, prime contractors and the GSA schedule. Synopsis: This braintrust provides an opportunity for people to Panelists: Daniel Sturdivant, Deputy Director, OSDBU, learn the strategies and techniques for new business start-up Department of Homeland Security; James Regan, Director, and business expansion. Panelists willoffer real worldexperi- PTAP, George Mason University; Robert Martinez, Esq., ences, insight into how they started and grew their companies, Williams and Jensen; Murray Schooner, Director, Supply and as wellas trends for the future. Diversity, UNISYS Corporation; Mandinema Kumbula-Fraser, President/CEO, Number One Technologies, LLC; AliciaFields- Lee, President, Vernell Communications 9:00-11:50 AM Violence on Television: Can Government Replace the Role of Good 9:00-11:50 AM Parenting? Great Voices ofFaith ina Time of Crisis Room l44A Metropolitan Baptist Church* Rep. Edolphus Towns 1125 R Street, NW Washington, DC Synopsis: This issue forum willexplore the possible negative Rep. Charles Rangel and Rep. John Lewis effects of viewing violent images on children and whether there is an appropriate government role to regulate such content as *Shuttle buses willtransport conference participants to and from indecent broadcasting. Participants willalso speak about the the church. Buses willdepart from the L Street Entrance of the importance of parents in monitoring the programs their children Convention Center at 8:45 AM. watch and the ability of technology to assist families in restrict- ing inappropriate television programming. Synopsis: Leaders of the major religious faiths willaddress the moral challenges facing our nation and provide guidance for the Panelists: Dr. Michael Brody, Chairman, Television and Media faithful. Committee of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Gary McCollum, Vice President and Regional Panelists: Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, General Secretary, National Manager, Cox Communications; Sarah Norat-Phillips, General Council of Churches; Rev. Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, Jr., Pastor, Manager, WDWB-TV, Detroit, Michigan; Robin Bronk, Executive Metropolitan Baptist Church; Bishop Thomas Hoyt, Jr., Director, The Creative Coalition President, National Council of Churches; Rev. Dr. Major L. Jemison, President, Progressive Baptist Convention; Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Presiding Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal 9:00-11:50 AM Church; Rabbi David Saperstein, Executive Director, Religious Science and Technology Braintrust: Action Center of Reform Judaism; Dr. Sayyid Mohammad Preparing Our Children For the Careers of the Future Syeed, Secretary General, Islamic Society ofNorth America Room l43A Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson 9:00-10:50 AM Thinking Outside the Box: Transforming America Through Tax Synopsis: At a time when many jobs are being out-sourced Reform overseas, what are we doing to provide our children withthe Room l44C tools needed to be competitive in an increasingly technology Rep. Chaka Fattah driven global economy? This braintrust willfocus on how indus- tries such as biotechnology offer our greatest hope in recaptur- Synopsis: This session willfocus on the need for tax simplifica- ing U.S. dominance in the world of technology. How can we tion and reform. Specifically, the session willaddress Rep. maintain equal footing in this arena? Fattah's current tax legislation H.R. 3754, "Transform America Transaction Fee," and the possible challenges that can be Panelists: Dr. George Lanford, Professor, Dartmouth School of addressed through meaningful, yet simple tax reform. Medicine; Joe Arciniega, Microsoft Corporation; Dr. Keith Jackson, National Society of Black Physicists; Randy Whitaker, Moderator: Cassandra Butts, Senior Vice President and Raytheon Corporation; Ms. Angela Newing, Forsythe Middle Coordinator for Economic Policy, Center for American Progress School; Dr. Willarda Edwards, National Medical Association Panelists: Dr. WilliamSpriggs, Director of Research and Public Policy, National Urban League; Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Syndicated Columnist, Author, Pundit, Economist; Dr. Bernard Anderson, Former Assistant Secretary for the Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor; Dr.Andrew Brimmer, Former Member, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve 9:00-10:50 AM communities and spotlight the TEC Champion Partnership Municipal Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Awards and Leaders program. Century Room 209 A A1:00-2:50 PM Rep. John Lewis Election 2004: Mobilizingthe Youth Vote Room l4sA Synopsis: This issue forum willfocus on municipal infrastructure Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. issues, which affect our nation's airports, roads, railroads, sea- ports, water and sewage systems. Synopsis: Public policy has consequences for young people, Panelists: The Honorable Shirley Franklin, Mayor, Atlanta, especially African Americans, whether it's the quality of our Georgia; Mr. NoelCunningham, Los Angeles Port Authority; schools, the rising price of college, war or the economy. Yet, in Gilbert Holmes, Indianapolis CityGovernment the 2000 presidential election, only 42% of 18 to 24 year-olds voted. The panel willexplore the potential of mainstream media, the Internet, and grassroots outreach to mobilize young voters. 9:00-11:50 AM The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program: Make ItWork Panelists: Russell Simmons, Founder, Hip Hop Political Action For You Network, et. al. Room l43C Rep. Elijah Cummings 1:00-2:50 PM Synopsis: Panelists willdiscuss the diverse opportunities for Financial Planning for Seniors: Know YourOptions and Avoid the small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses, and how Scams they relate to the transportation industry. In addition, panelists Room 143 C willshare expert views on the implementation of policies by, and Rep. Julia Carson actions of, the federal government related to development and growth of disadvantaged businesses. Synopsis: Topics willinclude retirement planning, how to pay for your children's education, wise investing over the long term, and Panelists: Alfred H. Foxx, Baltimore Department of protecting oneself from scams targeted at seniors. Transportation; Jose Guitierrez, U.S. Department of Transportation; Pete Hemingway, Aztec Engineering; Major Panelists: Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Federal Reserve; Kelvin Riddick, Business Solutions Center; Kate Knowlin, Maryland Boston, Host, Money Wise (PBS) Department of Transportation 1:30-4:50 PM 10:00-11:50 AM Young, Gifted and Black Braintrust African American Opportunities for BuildingBusiness Room 207 A Relationships in the Middle East and Africa Rep. Maxine Waters R00m 1448 importance Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee Synopsis: This braintrust willdiscuss the and influ- ence of the Hip Hop culture on America and the world. Synopsis: Business leaders from the African American commu- Panelists willdiscuss their experiences in the entertainment nity and representatives from the Middle East and Africa willdis- industry, as well as music's influence on business, politics and cuss strategies for buildingsuccessful business relationships. the community at-large.

10:00 AM-3:00 PM 1:30-4:50 PM CBC MinorityBusiness Task Force Business Exchange African Diaspora in the Americas HallE Room l4oA Hosted by the CBC Minority Business Task Force chaired by Rep. John Conyers, Jr. Rep. Albert Wynn Synopsis: This issue forum is an extension of the Afro-Latino Working Group's effort to address issues affecting Afro-descen- 12:00-1:50 PM dants livingin the Western Hemisphere. Experts willexplore the The Automobile Industry effect ofrace relations, social and human services, politics, Room 144 Ctrade, business and development on Afro-descendant communi- Rep. Corrine Brown ties in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also, they willoutline opportunities to strengthen relations between the region and Black Americans in the United States. 1:00-4:50 PM Challenges of Technology Modernization: Potential vs. Reality Room 2078 2:00-3:50 PM The Setting a 501(c)(3) Rep. Major Owens Faith-Based Workshop: Importance of Up Program for YourFaith'Based Organization and How to Go About Synopsis: Rep. Major Owens, Chair of the CBC Education Doing It Braintrust, willpresent a legislative overview of the "No Child Room 144 A Left Behind Act." In addition, this session willfeature a TEC Fair Rep. R. Scott Exhibit of exemplar innovation programs that are transforming Synopsis: This workshop is aimed at assisting faith-based organizations that run social service programs. Federal funding Panelists: Wade Henderson, Executive Director, The background on the Bush Administration's Faith-Based Initiative Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; KimberlyCrenshaw, willbe discussed as well as how to go about forming a Professor of Law, UCLA; Ted Spencer, Director of 501(c)(3), which would qualify organizations to receive federal Undergraduate Admissions, University ofMichigan; Karen K. funding. Narasaki, President, National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium; Jim Ferg-Cadima, Interim Regional Counsel, Panelists: Todd A. Pilot, Esq., The Trademark Institute; Beryl Mexican American Legal Defense Fund Basham, Basham and Associates; Cynthia Downs

2:00-3:50 PM 2:00-4:50 PM Judge A.Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Voting Rights Housing Braintrust: Housing — A Basic Human Right Braintrust: Don't Let The Election Be Stolen Again! Room 1408 Room 209B Rep. Barbara Lee Rep. Melvin Watt and Rep. Corrine Brown Synopsis: This panel willconsist of three sessions covering Synopsis: Despite the increased voter education efforts in the political and policy issues in public housing, homeownership, wake of the pervasive voter disenfranchisement during the and the marketplace. 2000 presidential election, concerns about voter rights continue to persist. This year's Higginbotham Braintrust willhighlight the Panel I. Public Housing Panel (1:30-2:45 PM): This forum will problems and challenges potential voters may encounter on or cover three major policychallenges facing HUD and affordable, before Election Day. Also highlighted willbe the rise of grass- quality housing for low and moderate-income families: Section roots efforts to help combat the purging of eligibleindividuals 8, McKinney-Vento vs. Samaritan Initiative, Crime and Re-entry from voter registration lists. in public housing. Panelists: Vicky Beasley, People for the American Way; Jessie Panel II: Healthy Communities, Social, Political and Economic Allen, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU Law School; Gregory T Empowerment (2:55-3:45 PM): This forum willcover three Moore, NAACP National Voter Fund; Hilary Shelton, NAACP major policychallenges facing healthy communities: the healthy Washington Bureau Chief; LloydLeonard, League of Women economic benefits of homeownership, the social and health Voters; Gregory Palast, Author, "The Best Democracy Money implications of transportation in minority and low income com- Can Buf munities, and the political and health implications of lead, mold and asbestos in minority communities. 2:00-3:50 PM Panel III:Housing -The Glue that Holds the Market Together Financial Opportunity: The Lack of Black Faces Working in the (3:45-4:50 PM): This forum willcover three major policychal- Financial Markets lenges facing the housing market and their implications on families, Room 209C minorities and low-income including the status of the Rep. Gregory Meeks government sponsored enterprises (GSE's), financial education and efforts for a national predatory lending floor. Synopsis: The purpose of this forum is to hear from and dia- logue withAfrican Americans who have successfully entered Panelists: Alphonso Jackson, Secretary ofHousing and Urban and moved their way up the ladder in the financial services Development (HUD); Richard Rainey, Regional Director (West), We willdiscuss the reasons why African Americans are HUD; Brad Paul, National Policy and Advocacy for the arena. so underrepresented in the financial services sector, what Homeless (NPACH); Sheila Crowley, National Low Income obstacles exist, and what strategies the African American Housing Cho, Corporation com- Coalition (NLIHC);Richard for munity can apply to those obstacles. Supportive Housing; Jon Gresley, Oakland Housing Authority; overcome Dr. Robert Bullard, Professor and Author; Kevin Marchman, Panelists: Debbie Wright, CEO, Carver Federal Savings Bank; National Organization of African Americans in Housing; Bob Thomas Batties, Independence Federal Savings Bank; James Maloney, Fannie Mac; Josh Nassar, Center for Responsible Speed, CEO, North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co.; Larry L. Lending Gilmore, Option 1 Mortgage; Barry Corker, Corker Capital Group 2:00-4:50 PM Fifty Years After Brown: Where Do We Go from Here? 2:00-3:50 PM R00m 1448 African Americans inthe Entertainment Industry: What Does Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald the Future Hold? Room 143A, B Synopsis: This year, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rep. Donald Payne Brown v. Board ofEducation. While the Brown decision resulted in positive gains, there has been a gradual erosion of the Synopsis: Since its inception several years ago, the focus of strides made. Schools have become re-segregated and this issue forum has been the role and presence of minority unequal in the quality of education they provide. This forum will professionals in the entertainment industry. Specifically, the examine and discuss possible tangible and workable solutions panelists of the past have dealt with 1) the diminishing role of that would enable allof America's children to have equal edu- minority writers in Hollywood2) opportunities abroad and/or cation and opportunity in order to reach their potential. internationally for minority professionals 3) Hollywood's propen- sity to filmabroad in an effort to curtail and limitproduction costs Senior Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Dr. Melody Jackson, and its impact on minority professionals and 4) minoritystereo- Clinical Psychologist; Phill Wilson, Executive Director, Black AIDS types in Hollywood. This year's issue forum willfocus on the Institute progress of African Americans in the entertainment industry. Has there been any?

Moderator: Wilfredo Benitez, Esq., Wilfredo Benitez, LLC Panelists: Eunetta T. Boone, Television Producer; Rose Saturday, September II Katherine Pinckney, Sr. Vice President, Paramount Studios; Gail Higgins Porter, Agent, International Creative Management; Vida 10:00 AM-3:50 PM Nash, RHMO Company Ex-Offender Re-entry Issues Room 202 A Rep. Danny Davis 2:00-3:50 PM Women inMedia and Entertainment: Progression or Regression? Synopsis: This issue forum willdiscuss federal, state and local Room 209 Ainitiatives that willhelp individuals after being released from Rep. Diane Watson prison. The forum willfocus on four areas: housing, employment, drugs and substance abuse treatment, and the federal parole Synopsis: Progress has been made at some of the highest eche- system. The purpose of the ex-offender forum is to discuss what lons in media and entertainment where women continue to make is being done to reduce recidivism, increase public safety and inroads into the top of this lucrative business. However, retrogres- help federal, state and local communities to better address the sion is an issue because despite having the credentials, many growing population of ex-offenders returning back to society. women find it difficultto penetrate the "good ole boy" network to progress to the next level. This panel willfocus attention on women who are paving the way for the next generation to suc- 11:00 AM-12:50PM ceed in the challenging worldof media and entertainment. Defining the Moment and the Movement: The HipHop Generation's Political Responsibility Moderator: Pat Means, Publisher/CEO, Turning Point Magazine Room 2028 Panelists: Carmen Smith, ABC Entertainment; Terra Renee, CBCF Emerging Leaders Action Forum African American Women in Cinema; Wendy Wheaton, Wheaton Entertainment; Candida Mobely Wright, Voices, Inc.; Victoria Synopsis: Approximately half of allAfrican Americans eligible to Rowell, Actress, The Young and the Restless, Diagnosis Murder, vote are under the age of 40, yet voting statistics show that this Dorinda White, CEO, Rindi Media International, Inc. population is least likelyto vote. Efforts are currently underway to organize the younger African American demographic under the banner of a Hip Hop politicalmovement. This panel willexplore 3:00-4:50 PM the viabilityof this movement, examine its leaders, the relation- Community Health Centers ship between younger African Americans and the politicalprocess Room l44C and their likelyrole in the upcoming elections. Rep. Danny Davis Moderator: Jovan Bowles, Congressional Black Caucus Synopsis: This session willfocus on several health center mod- Foundation, Inc. els of integrated mental health and primary care that have partic- Panelists: Farai Chideya, Journalist; Kevin Powell, Author; Dr. ularly targeted patients of color. A panel of experts willprovide an Maya Rockeymoore, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, overview of the outcomes of the Health Disparities Disease Inc.; Omarosa Manigault Stallworth, NBC's The Apprentice Collaborative on Depression, and a discussion of the policy chal- lenges that face community health centers and other safety net providers as they work to improve access to mental health serv- ices for the populations they serve.

4:00-5:50 PM Black Love II:Dating, Disease and the Down-Low Room l4sA Rep. Bobby Rush/CBCF Emerging Leaders Action Forum Synopsis: The "Black Love" forums address African American male/female relationships. Specifically, this year's forum willexplore African American social and cultural issues such as black relation- ships, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the new colloquial term in dat- ing "on the down low".The panel willdiscuss the consequences of, and cultural attitudes that contribute to this phenomenon. Moderator: Robert Pruitt, RobertPruitt.com Panelists: J. L. King, Author, On the DownLow, Jamie Foster Brown, Publisher, Sister2Sister Magazine; Dr. Leonard N. Smith, Authors Pavilion Schedule

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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 of non-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 itwas 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 of racism. Congressional BlackCaucusMembers

TheHonorable The Honorable Frank W.Ballance, Jr. G.K.Butterfield,Jr. (NC-1) (NC-1)

Representative Frank Ballance was elected to the U.S. Congress Born and raised in eastern North Carolina, Representative in 2002, and served as a member of the House Committees on G.K.Butterfield's studies at North Carolina Central University Agriculture and on Small Business. A product of rural eastern were interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He North Carolina, he was first elected to the North Carolina later returned to North Carolina University to complete his House ofRepresentatives in1982, where he represented the 7th studies and then served as a Resident Superior Court Judge for House District for two terms. In1988, Representative Ballance 12 years before being appointed to the Supreme Court ofNorth subsequently appointed Special was elected to the North Carolina Senate, representing the 2nd Carolina. He was as a Superior Senatorial District. (Representative Frank W. Ballance, Court Judge where he served untilstepping down in 2004 to Jr. congressional by resigned from the U.S. House ofRepresentatives in 2004.) run for the seat vacated Representative Frank June Ballance. InJuly 2004, Representative Butterfield was elected with7 1percent of the vote in a special election. The Congressman serves as a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Small Business. The Honorable Sanford D.Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) TheHonorable Julia Carson (IN-10) Representative Sanford Bishop was first elected to Congress in 1992 after serving in the Georgia House ofRepresentatives from 1977 to 1990 and in the Georgia Senate from 1991 to 1992. He Representative Carson made history in1996, when she the powerful Appropriations The Julia serves on House Committee. became the first woman and the first African American elected Congressman also serves as Chairman ofthe Democratic House to the U.S. House of Representatives by the people of Task Force on Homeland Security, and the Working Group on Indianapolis. She serves presently on the Committee on Defense of Physical Infrastructure and Natural Resources. Financial Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In1972, Representative Carson successfully ran for the Indiana House ofRepresentatives. She was elected to the Indiana Senate in 1976. In 1990, Representative Carson served as Trustee ofCenter Township, where she turned a $20 TheHonorable million deficit into a surplus upon being elected to Congress. Corrine Brown (FL-3) TheHonorable Donna M.Christensen (VI) When Representative Corrine Brown was elected to Congress in1992 she became the first African American to represent Florida inCongress since Reconstruction. Representative Brown serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Representative Donna Christensen continues to distinguish The Congresswoman also serves as Second Vice Chair of the herself as a leader in the United States Congress. Representative Congressional Black Caucus. Christensen is the first female physician to serve in the U.S. Congress, the first woman to represent an offshore Territory, and the first woman Delegate from the U. S. VirginIslands. The Congresswoman is a member of the House Committee on Small Business, the Committee on Resources and the Committee onHomeland Security. She is also the Chairperson of the Congressional Black Caucus' Health Braintrust. TheHonorable TheHonorable WilliamLacy Clay, Jr. Elijah Cummings (MO-1) (MD-7)

Representative William Clay was elected to the U.S. Duringhis fifthterm inCongress representing Maryland's 7th House of Representatives in 2000, serving as President of District,Representative Elijah Cummings serves as Chairman the Democratic freshman class. He currently serves on the ofthe Congressional Black Caucus. He also serves on the Committee on Government Reform and the Financial House Government Reform Committee and the House Services Committee. Prior to becoming a member of the U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Previously, the Congress, the Congressman served 17 years inthe Missouri Congressman served in the Maryland House of Delegates House and Senate. for 16 years.

The Honorable TheHonorable James E. Clyburn ArturDavis (SC-6) (AL-7)

Representative James Clyburn is a six-term Democrat Representative ArturDavis was sworn into office as the from South Carolina. He is the Vice Chair ofthe House Representative for Alabama's 7th Congressional District on Democratic Caucus and also serves on the House Committee January 7, 2003. The Congressman serves on the Financial on Appropriations. He is a former Chair ofthe Congressional Services Committee and the Budget Committee. During his Black Caucus and the first African American elected to first term inoffice, Representative Davis has focused on Congress from South Carolina since Reconstruction. He is expanding homeownership opportunities, increasing federal currently the highest-ranking elected African American investment inimpoverished rural areas across the south and official in the nation. fighting for equal funding for the nation's Historic Black Colleges and Universities.

The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. TheHonorable (MI-14) Danny K.Davis (IL-7)

Representative John Conyers, Jr. was re-elected inNovember 2002 to his 19th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. On November 5, 1996, the people ofthe 7th Congressional He is the second most senior member of the House and was District ofIllinois chose as their U.S. Representative re-elected by his congressional colleagues to remain the first Congressman Danny K.Davis. Representative Davis currently African American Democratic Leader of the pivotal House serves on the Government Reform, the Education and the Committee on the Judiciary. The Congressman is also a found- Workforce, and the Small Business Committees. He also serves ing member and the Dean ofthe Congressional Black Caucus. as the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Secretary, the CBC Representative Conyers is the only member of the Judiciary Law Enforcement Misconduct Task Force Co-Chair, the House Committee tohave prominently served on both the 1974 Postal Caucus Chairman and the Community Health Center Nixon and the 1998 Clinton impeachment panels. Caucus Co-Chair. TheHonorable Chaka Fattah TheHonorable Jesse L.Jackson, Jr. (PA-2) (IL-2)

Representative Chaka Fattah is an experienced lawmaker in Representative Jackson was sworn in as a member of the U.S. his fourth term representing the 2nd Congressional District House ofRepresentatives onDecember 12, 1995, distinguish- ofPennsylvania. The Congressman serves on the important ing himself as only the ninety-first African American ever House Appropriations Committee. Experienced— inall levels elected to Congress. Representative Jackson serves on the ofgovernment — local, state, and federal Representative influential House Appropriations Committee. Fattah spent 12 years in the Pennsylvania legislature, where he served six years as State Representative and six years as State Senator. TheHonorable Sheila Jackson-Lee TheHonorable (TX-18) Harold E.Ford, Jr. (TN-9) Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee is serving her fifthterm in the U.S. House— of Representatives, where —she actively advo- cates for and has successfully achieved many legislative I Serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of objectives. Representative Jackson-Lee is a member of the Representatives, Representative Harold Ford has earned a House Committee on the Judiciary, where she serves as the reputation as a solutions-oriented legislator. Ford's top prior- Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, ityis improving the quality and delivery of public education. Border Security and Claims; the Congresswoman also serves He has worked to increase resources and raise standards in on the Select Committee on Homeland Security and the our schools. He has also worked to lower barriers to post- House Committee on Science. She is the first Vice Chair secondary education and to provide educational assistance of the Congressional Black Caucus, the founder of the to young people inexchange for community service. Congressional Children's Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Representative Ford serves on the House Financial House Afghan Caucus. Services Committee.

TheHonorable TheHonorable WilliamJefferson Alcee L.Hastings (LA-2) (FL-23)

Representative William Jefferson is serving his seventh Representative Alcee Hastings was first elected to the U.S. term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress in 1992. He is a member of the powerful House The Congressman is an active member of the powerful Rules Committee and is a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Throughout his tenure in Permanent Select Committee onIntelligence (HPSCI). As a the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative Jefferson Senior Democratic Whip, Representative Hastings is influen- has been recognized for his continued efforts in economic tial in the Democratic Leadership. Having distinguished development, trade, and technology. He is also the current himself ininternational affairs, the Congressman was chosen Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. to represent the U.S. Congress in the Organization for Security and Cooperation inEurope's Parliamentary Assembly, where he serves as Vice President. TheHonorable The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson Barbara Lee (TX-30) (CA-9)

Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson became the first woman and Representative Barbara Lee was first elected to the House of the first African American to represent the Dallas, Texas area in Representatives in1998 by special election to fillthe seat of the U.S. Congress when she was elected in1992. She is now in retiring Representative Ron Dellums. She is currently the Whip her sixth term representing the citizens of the 30th Congressional ofthe Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Chair ofthe CBC District. The Congresswoman serves as a member on the House Task Force on Global HIV/AIDS,Co-Chair ofthe CBC Haiti Science Committee and as the Ranking Member on its Research Task Force, member of the CBC Minority Business Task Force, Subcommittee; she also serves as a Democratic Deputy Whip. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and an the Ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation Assistant Democratic Whip. The Congresswoman is the senior and Infrastructure, Representative Johnson has secured millions of woman Democrat serving on the House International Relations dollars for Texas development and has been a leading congressional Committee; she also serves on the House Financial Services advocate on transportation safety and security. Committee.

The Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH-11) The Honorable John R. Lewis (GA-5)

Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, now serving her third term, is the first African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio. The Congresswoman is a lifelong resi- Representative John Lewis was elected to Congress in1986 and is dent ofthe 11th District, which encompasses the Cleveland's East currently serving his ninth term inoffice. Inthis 108 thCongress, Side and parts of the West Side, including sections composed of Representative Lewis is a member of the influential House Budget twenty municipalities. Representative Tubbs Jones is a strong Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee and its advocate on many issues, such as wealth building and economic Subcommittee on Health. The Congressman is also Senior Chief development, the access and delivery of health care and quality Deputy Democratic Whip and has often been called the "con- education for allchildren. Her committee assignments include science" of the Congress. Standards of OfficialConduct (Ethics) and Ways and Means. She is an active member of the Congressional Black Caucus and chairs its Housing Task Force. Representative Tubbs Jones serves as Co-Chair ofthis year's Annual Legislative Conference. The Honorable Denise Majette (GA-M TheHonorable Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI-15) On January 7, 2003, Representative Denise Majette was sworn in as a member ofthe U.S. Congress representing the 4th Congressional District of Georgia and was subsequently Serving her fourth term inthe U.S. Congress, Representative elected by her peers to serve as Freshman Class President. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrickrepresents Michigan's newly drawn 13th Representative Majette is Chair of the Democratic Caucus' District. Representative Kilpatrick's hard work and thoughtful polit- Task Force on and the Economy and is also an Assistant ical style have earned her the confidence and respect of her peers, Jobs Democratic Whip. She is a member of the House Budget who appointed her to the powerful House Appropriations Committee, the Small Business Committee and the Education Committee. She has also been appointed to the S. AirForce U. and the Workforce Committee. Previously, Representative Academy Board, where she helps determine the policies and cur- riculum of the Academy. Representative Kilpatrick has been Majette served nearly ten years as a Judge for the State Court of DeKalb County. selected to serve as the first chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus' Political ActionCommittee. She is the mother of Ayanna Kilpatrick and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The Honorable TheHonorable Kendrick Meek Eleanor Holmes Norton (FL-17) (DC)

U.S. Representative Kendrick B. Meek was elected to Congress Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton is now inher seventh in 2002 and represents Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, term representing the people of the District of Columbia inthe Florida. Anexperienced legislator who served eight years in the U.S. Congress. Her successes drafting and enacting legislation Florida House and Senate before coming to Congress, he is a have made her one ofthe most effective leaders inthe U.S. member of the powerful House Armed Services Committee and House of Representatives. She serves on the Select Committee serves on the Tactical Airand Land Forces and Strategic Forces on Homeland Security, the Government Reform Committee Subcommittees. Aformer Florida State Trooper, Representative and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Meek is also the only freshmen member of Congress serving on the House Select Committee onHomeland Security, where he has pushed for improved emergency communications and increased funding for cities and neighborhoods that face the The Honorable greatest threats. Representative Meek is this year's Co-Chair of Major Owens the Annual Legislative Conference. R. (NY-11)

TheHonorable Gregory Representative Owens was first elected to the U.S. House of W.Meeks Representatives in is passionately committed the TA 1982. He to (NY-6) education ofAmerica's children and is respectfully known as the "Education Congressman." Representative Owens is a member of the critically important Education and the Workforce Committee and also serves on the Government Reform Committee. Representative Gregory Meeks was elected to the U.S. Congress on February 3, 1998 by special election to fillthe seat vacated by Representative Floyd Flake. The Congressman is a member of the Committee onFinancial Services and the International Relations The Honorable Committee. He is currently Chair of the Congressional Black Payne Caucus' High-Tech Committee. Donald M. (NJ-10)

TheHonorable Juanita Millender-McDonald Donald M.Payne, a native ofNewark, New Jersey, was elected to represent the 10th Congressional District of New Jersey in1988 as (CA-37) New Jersey's first African American Congressman. Inthe 108th Congress, Representative Payne was chosen to serve on the power- fulDemocratic Steering Committee. In 2003, President Bush appointed Payne as one of two members of Congress to serve as a Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald has been a powerful Congressional Delegate to the United Nations. Representative voice and legislative pioneer for the people of California's 37th Payne is a member ofthe House Committee on Education— and the District. She is a senior member of the powerful House Workforce, where he serves on three subcommittees the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where she estab- Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations, the lished a task force on California Aviation and Airports and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and the Subcommittee founded the Congressional Goods Movement Caucus. The on 21st Century Competitiveness, which has jurisdiction over Congresswoman is the Ranking Member on the Small Business higher education issues. He is also a member of the International Subcommittee on Tax,Finance and Exports and she also serves Relations Committee and its Subcommittee on the Western on the Committee onHouse Administration. Representative Hemisphere and Subcommittee on Africa, where he serves as the Millender-McDonald served as the Chair ofthe 2003 Annual Ranking Member. Apast Chairman of the Congressional Black Legislative Conference. Caucus, he is a member of the Democratic Whip Organization and has served as a member ofthe House Democratic Leadership Advisory Group. The Honorable The Honorable Charles Rangel Robert C."Bobby"Scott (NY-15) (VA-3)

Representative Charles B.Rangel was first elected to Representative Scott began his sixth term inCongress Congress in1970 and is now serving his seventeenth term in on January 7, 2003, marking 25 years ofpublic service. the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressman is the He serves on the House Budget Committee and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means and Judiciary Committee. a member ofthe Joint Committee on Taxation. He is also Deputy Democratic Whip of the House ofRepresentatives, a Co-Chair ofthe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Dean ofthe New YorkState Congressional The Honorable Delegation. Representative Rangel is a founding member of G. Thompson the Congressional Black Caucus. Bennie (MS-2)

The Honorable Bobby L.Rush Representative Bennie Thompson was elected to the U.S. House ofRepresentatives by special election in April1993 (IL-1) and represents Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. The Congressman currently serves on the House Committees onHomeland Security and Agriculture. Previously, Representative Thompson served as an Representative Bobby Rush was first elected to serve as a Alderman and then as Mayor of his hometown, Bolton, member of the U.S. House ofRepresentatives in1992. Mississippi. He later served thirteen years as County The Congressman is a member ofthe influential House Supervisor. Committee on Energy and Commerce. He serves as a Regional Whip and as an Assistant Democratic Whip as well as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Biotechnology Caucus. Prior tobecoming a member ofCongress, Representative The Honorable Rush was an Alderman inthe Chicago CityCouncil. He Edolphus "Ed"Towns currently serves as the Pastor of Beloved Community Christian Church inChicago, Illinois. (NY-10)

TheHonorable Representative Edolphus "Ed" Towns is currently serving Scott his 11th term in the U.S House of Representatives. He is a David member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the (GA-13) Government Reform Committee. Throughout his tenure in Congress, Representative Towns has been actively involved inpromoting legislation ineducation, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services and the environment. Representative David Scott is the recently elected Representative for the newly created 13 thDistrict of Georgia. The Congressman serves on the influential Financial Services Committee and the Agriculture Committee and was elected by his colleagues to serve as the Regional Whip for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Before coming to Congress, Representative Scott served 27 years in the Georgia Legislature. The Honorable The Honorable Maxine Waters Melvin"Mel"L.Watt (CA-35) (NC-12)

Representative Maxine Waters is serving her seventh term Representative Melvin Watt was elected to the U.S. House and is considered by many to be one of the most powerful of Representatives in 1992 and became one of only two women inAmerican politics today. The Congresswoman Black members elected to Congress from North Carolina has held the influential leadership position of Chief Deputy in the twentieth century. Representative Watt serves on the Whip ofthe Democratic Party since the 106 thCongress and Financial Services Committee, Joint Economic Committee was recently named Co-Chair of the powerful House and the Judiciary Committee. Democratic Steering Committee. She continues to be a member ofthe House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on the Judiciary. The Honorable Albert Wynn The Honorable (MD-4) Diane E.Watson (CA-32) Elected in 1992, Representative Wynn currently serves on the prestigious Energy and Commerce Committee. Representative Wynn is a member of the Democratic Representative Watson was asked by the constituents of Message Group and a Deputy Democratic Whip. The California's 33rd District to run for the seat held by the Congressman is Chairman of the Congressional Black late Julian Dixon;she was elected onJune 7, 2001. Caucus (CBC) Political Action Committee and the Chair Representative Watson is the Ranking Member on the of the CBC Economic Development Committee. He also Government Reform Subcommittee on Wellness and chairs the CBC Task Force on Campaign Finance Reform Human Rights and serves on the International Relations and the Caucus Minority Business Task Force. and Government Reform Committees. Representative Wynn is a known advocate for federal employees and for small business development. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc

he Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) was established in 1976 as a non- partisan, nonprofit, public policy,research and education institute. Today, CBCF remains dedicated to effecting positive and sustainable change in the African American community by educating future leaders and promoting collaboration among legislators, minority-focused organization leaders, organized labor, and community and business leaders. With a focus on Education, Public Health, Economic Development and African Globalism, CBCF is the premier organization that creates, identifies, analyzes and disseminates policy-oriented infor- mation criticalto advancing African Americans and people ofAfrican descent towards equity ineco- nomics, health and education. The CBCF's Leadership Institute for Public Service serves as the foremost entity promoting diver- sity in democracy through its leadership development and policy education initiatives. The Institute's long-standing Congressional Internship and Legislative Fellowship Programs place promising undergraduate and graduate students in Congressional offices each year to further their education about the legislative process. The Institute also sponsors the Vivien Thomas Scholarship for enterprising undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in medical science and research. Finally,the Institute hosts a popular Emerging Leaders Series that brings together leading policy experts to discuss thought-provoking issues important to the African American community. Since 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses have volunteered their time and tal- ents to support and develop educational programs to help prepare the next generation of leaders. - Most notably, through the CBC Spouses Scholarship Programs, thousands of deserving students have been awarded millionsof dollars in financial assistance. CBCF's Economic Development programs include the "With Ownership, Wealth" (WOW) Initiative, CBCF Housing Summits and the Student Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), which is part of CBCF's "Credit Awareness and Financial Best Practices Campaign." Each of these activities supports the CBCF's goal ofincreasing minority homeownership as a means to economic development and wealth creation. The CBCF Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) conducts research, produces policy analyses and facilitates policy dialogue as it pertains to African Americans. Encompassing the Foundation's four impact areas of Economic Development, Public Health, Education and African Globalism, CPAR's research products are distributed to members of the Congressional Black Caucus and the African American community through briefings, conferences, and print and elec- tronic media. In an effort to promote greater collaboration among people of African descent in the Diaspora, CBCF has instituted its African Globalism Initiative. Seeking productive international linkages, CBCF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Integrare - an Afro-Brazilian business organization in Brazil, the government of Sao Tome e Principe in West Africa, and the State University of Bahia inBrazil. The purpose of these partnerships is to establish jointprograms that promote social and economic inclusion for people ofAfrican descent. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. provides the platform for collaboration and policy development to occur among international, national, state and local leaders and their con- stituents through its regional forums, national summits and policy-centered conferences. The CBCF's Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) attracts more than 20,000 attendees every September in Washington, DC.Inaddition, the Foundation's publications, websites, national and regional meet- ings and broadcasts allowthe organization to reach nearly 20 millionpeople worldwide each year. The CBCF headquarters buildingis situated among world-renowned institutions, think tanks and embassies in Washington, DC. Chairperson Mr.Clayton Adams The Honorable William J. Jefferson (LA-2) Vice President, Community Development U.S. House ofRepresentatives Public AffairsDepartment State Farm Insurance Companies

Vice Chair Creighton Bishop Mr.Robert McGlotten Mrs. Vivian Chair, Partner CBC Spouses McGlotten &Jarvis

Secretary Ms. Clayola Brown Ms.Isisara Bey Vice President Vice President, Corporate Affairs Union of Needletraders, Industrial Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and Textile Employees (U.N.I.T.E.)

w Treasurer Mr.Christian Christensen Mr.Arthur Collins CBC Spouses President and CEO Public Private Partnership, Inc.

Assistant Treasurer The Honorable Donna M. Ms.Sheryl Webber Washington Christensen (VI) Vice President, Public Affairs U.S. House ofRepresentatives United Parcel Service

President The Honorable WilliamLacy Clay (MO-1) Mr. Weldon J. Rougeau U.S. House ofRepresentatives Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

Ex-Officio,CBC Chair The Honorable James Clyburn (SG-6) The Honorable Elijah Cummings (MD-7) U.S. House ofRepresentatives U.S. House of Representatives Mr. William "Larry"Lucas The Honorable Danny K.Davis (IL-7) Associate Vice President, U.S. House ofRepresentatives State Government Affairs Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

Mr.Lewis L.McKinney Ms. Toni Fay Senior Director, Industry and President Government Affairs TGF Associates, Inc. Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.

The Honorable Mr.Roderick D. Gillum Millender-McDonald (CA-37) President, Juanita Vice Corporate Relations U.S. House ofRepresentatives &Diversity General Motors Corporation

The Honorable Ms. Janice Bumphus Griffin Donald M.Payne (NJ-10) President U.S. House ofRepresentatives Griffin&Associates

Mr.Corbett Price Mr.Guillermo Hysaw President Vice President, Cultural Transformation Kurron Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Mr.Benjamin S. Ruffin The Honorable President Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) The Ruffin Company U.S. House ofRepresentatives

Mr.Noah A.Samara The Honorable Chairman &CEO Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI-15) World Space, Inc. U.S. House ofRepresentatives Board of Directors

Ms. Esther Silver-Parker Mr.Thurmond Woodard Vice President ofDiversity Relations Chief Ethics Officer and Vice President, WaiMart Stores, Inc. Global Diversity Dell,Inc.

The Honorable The Honorable Edolphus Towns (NY-10) Albert Wynn (MD-4) U.S. House ofRepresentatives U.S. House ofRepresentatives

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Mrs. Eulada Watt Honorary Director CBC Spouses Mr.ElliottHall Member Dykema Gossett PLLC

Ms. Kimberly Williams Director, Federal Government Relations GlaxoSmithKline Corporate Advisory Council

Chairperson Mr.Justin Y. Gray Mr.Horace Webb Sonnenschein, Nath &Rosenthal, LLP Entergy Ms. Rita Greene Ms. Josie Bass AltriaCorporate Services, Inc. The AlvorGroup Mr. VirgilGriffin Ms. Cheryl R. Basye Freddie Mac BenchMark Data Management, Inc. Mr. William A.Kirk Mr.Melvin Bazemore Thelen, Reid &Priest, LLP General Motors Corporation Mr.Weldon H.Latham Ms. Karen Boykin-Towns Holland &Knight Pfizer Inc. Ms. Tanya L.Lombard Mr.Henry H.Brown Altria Corporate Services, Inc. H. H.Brown &Associates Ms. Michelle Mayes Mr.Michael J. Brown Pitney Bowes Inc. State Farm Insurance Companies Mr.Ernest L.McFadden Mr. Chaka T.Burgess Heineken USA Incorporated Eli Lillyand Company Ms. Theresa Peterson Ms. Essie L.Calhoun 3-M Eastman Kodak Company Ms. Adrienne Rhone Mr.Howlie R. Davis IBM State and Local Government Affairs Mr.Michael L.Suggs Ms. Lauryl D.Dodson RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Company * j .... PhRMA Ms. Darlene R. Taylor Ms. Anita Farmer Pfizer Inc. Bank of America Mr.T. Daniel Tearno Ms. Suzanne E. Fuller Heineken USA Incorporated Pinnacle Strategic Partners Group Ms. Pam Thomas Mr.David L.Gonzales PepsiCo, Inc. PepsiCo, Inc. Dr.DonaldIk R. Ware M Mr.Paul M. Graves Delta AirLines, Inc. Mr.Larry Waters MillerBrewing Company Congressional Black Caucus Spouses have worked inpartnership with the CBC In 2002, the CBC Spouses entered a partner- The Foundation since 1976 to support the mission of ship with Heineken USA to launch the CBC connecting and informing the public on critical Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship Program. issues and of implementing education programs Developed inhonor of the exceptional work of Confessional to prepare future generations for leadership. the late singer and musician, Curtis Mayfield, The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, in this program targets college students pursuing continued pursuit of their mission to educate, careers in the performing arts. Black Caucus train and provide professional opportunities for In 2003, the CBC Spouses added two new the next generation of leaders, have developed initiatives to their portfolio. InFebruary, the Spouses ... and implemented several successful education CBC Spouses unveiled the VivienThomas programs inCBC districts around the country. Medical Science Scholarship to recognize the With this inmind, the CBC Spouses have pro- accomplishments ofthe late Dr. Vivien vided opportunities for a number of economi- Thomas. Developed inpartnership with cally and socially disadvantaged youth to pursue GlaxoSmithKline, this program represents a four their career goals. year, $500,000 commitment to provide financial In the brief history of the organization, the assistance to college students pursuing a degree CBC Spouses assisted with the development and inmedicine or medical science research. implementation of the fellows, internship and InOctober of 2003, the CBC Spouses out- scholarship programs for the Foundation. In lined plans with the Cruise Industry Charitable 1988, the CBC Spouses launched the Fund to launch the Sailing for Scholars Foundation's CBC Spouses Education Program. Inits first year, the program will Scholarship Program to provide financial award scholarships to students residing in ten resources for young people in vocational train- CBC districts where the cruise industry has a ing and incollege to pursue their career goals. major presence. Students pursuing a career in The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship hospitality and environmental or marine sci- Program is the organization's signature program, ences willbe given first priority. which awards more than $300,000 in scholar- Since the inception of the scholarship pro- ships annually. gram, the CBC Spouses have awarded more In1998, the CBC Spouses Education than $7 millionineducation, health and per- Scholarship Program expanded to include the forming arts scholarships to undergraduate, grad- CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative uate and doctoral candidates at accredited col- Scholarship program. Inpartnership with leges and universities. General Mills,the CBC Spouses developed a Our corporate partners provide funding for $1.2 million scholarship program designed to the scholarship programs. Inaddition, the CBC provide financial assistance to undergraduate, Spouses produce several special events and pro- graduate and doctoral level students pursuing grams throughout the year to generate addi- degrees inhealth related fields. Specifically, the tional revenue to support the scholarship pro- program targets young people pursuing careers gram. These events include the Pre-Inaugural that ensure African Americans are represented Ball, the National Summit, the Golf &Tennis inthe health profession. Inaddition, the goal is Tournament, a Benefit Concert, the Celebration to increase the number of African Americans in of Leadership, the Unsung Heroes Award leadership positions inthe field of medicine, Program, a Fashion Show and the Mervyn Jones research, engineering, technology, nutrition and Golf Classic. Inaddition, the CBC Spouses other important medical and health professions. encourage the participation of high school stu- More than twohundred young people have dents through its essay contest and issue forums. received awards, and many have gone on to secure positions as physicians and researchers in areas such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, AIDS and cancer. MCCTA CHEERIOS BRANDHEALTHINITIATIVESCHOLARSHIP Diedra Brown is a senior at Howard University, majoring inNursing. She FEW OF OUR received her Associate degree from the University of the VirginIslands. Diedra plans to obtain her Master's inPediatric Nursing, then pursue a SCHOLARSHIP career as a nurse educator inher home of the VirginIslands. Victoria Davis is a freshman at Columbus State University inColumbus, RECIPIENTS Georgia, majoring inBiology. Anhonor student active in student govern- ment, Victoriaplans to continue her education at the Medical College of Georgia, pursuing her doctorate inobstetrics.

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Joshua Blackwell, a pianist from Mitchellville,Maryland, is a two-time winner of the performing arts scholarship. Agifted musician, Joshua is a sophomore on fullscholarship at Bowie State University, majoring in Computer Science and Performing Arts with a piano concentration. He plans to continue his education at Bowie, pursuing his doctorate inSocial Psychology.

Tash Michael Neal, a guitarist from New York City, willbegin Mannea College inFall 2004, where he plans to major inliberal arts. Tash has been playing and studying guitar for more than ten years and he is the first guitarist to be selected in the honors program at Mannea College.

SAILINGFOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP

Charles McNeal, a pre-med student from Compton, California, is a fresh- man at Xavier University inNew Orleans, Louisiana. Anhonor student whohas received numerous awards and other recognition for academic achievement, Charles plans to attend medical school and pursue a career inmedicine.

Karma Pollard, a pre-med student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a freshman at Wilberforce University inOhio. Aftergraduating she plans to pursue her doctorate inpediatric medicine. She is an honor student Education, Cheerios Brand Health Initiative, Performing Arts, Sailing for Scholars &Amgen Scholarship Programs 2003-04 Academic School Year Recipients

Congressman Frank Ballance Congresswoman Donna Christensen Congressman Elijah Cummings Cofreld, Lester A. Cheerios Bough, Donald, E. Jr. Education Allen, Stanley L,Jr. Education Cotton, Niaja S. Cheerios Brown, Diedra Health Bennett, Jasmine Education Eaton, Cameron J. Education Brown, Rhea T. Cheerios Burley, Jessica Cheerios Lofton, Nathasia Y. Education Christopher, Okori T. Cheerios Carter, Crystal Education McPhatter, Hope A. Education Davis, Melodi Education Drummond, Desiree M. Cheerios Moore, James E. Education Garcia, Nina L. Education Farrington, Carrie R. Cheerios Moore, Johnathan Education Jaggermuth, Rebecca R. Education Fleming, Brittany R. Education Moore, Joshua Education Jeelyn, Thomas Education Grant, Donnisha A. Sailing Richards, Amarae Education Gray, Crystal Education Congressman Sanford Bishop Sewll, Oswin A. Education Goodwin, Candice Education Spencer, Giselle Education Hamlin, Marcell Education Alston, Jonathan R. Education Spencer, Zahra Education Hardy, Mya R. Education Bemley, Arnisha Education Sylvester, Giselle Education Johnson, Mark Education Bemley, Bianca Education Watlington, Arta Soyini Education Lee, LaTasha Cheerios Canady, Kenniah S. Education Mason, MelvinII Education Davis, Victoria N. Cheerios Congressman WilliamLacy Clay Page, Aja Education Lewis, Latoya Education Queen, Nicole M. Cheerios Owens, Aayesha J. Education Davis, Katherine E. Education Smith, Veronica Education Shotwell, Nikky D. Education Thompson, Brittny Cheerios Thomas, Sherletha A. Education Congressman James Clyburn Valance-Johnson, Mark Education Tisdale, Tiffany N. Education Ware, Meghan Education Whitaker, Emmundia Education Ashbury, Shawanda L. Education Williamson, Paula Cheerios Baldwin, Icelynn Cheerios Woodson, Michael Education Congresswoman Corrine Brown Brown, Shakara Education Burgess, Chad D. Education Congressman Artur Davis Bailey, Keonna Cheerios Canty, Kevin J. Cheerios Bassett, Meghan L. Cheerios Gainey, Damika D. Education Besteder, Ashley Cheerios/Education Booker, Justin K. Education Goss, Shawnieka L. Cheerios Byrd, Michael L. Education Green, Cadeidra M. Education Congressman Danny Davis Chandler, Chari A. Education Henry, Myiea S. Education Connors, KellyNoel Cheerios Logan, Chantelle D. Education Anderson, Marita Cheerios Covington, Tony Education Pitt, Kendra E. Education Boykin, Melody A. Education Cushion, Patrice E. Cheerios Pressley, Jessica Cheerios Butler, Hilaree N. Education Danford, Faith R. Education Pushia, Michael 01 Education Claybourne, Kimberly Cheerios Dunlop, Rosalyn Education Ragin, Monica Cheerios Davis, Lashea Cheerios Grey, William A. Cheerios Simms, Ashlee D. Education Davis, Uauve A. Cheerios Hendley, Yolanda Y. Cheerios Singleton, Krystal R. Cheerios Edwards, Shantae Education Jackson, Lora L. Education Williams, Laporsha J. Cheerios Evans, Tasia T. Education McLaughlin, Danielle R. Education Wiersem, Nina J. Sailing Floyd, Theresa Education Patel, Pooja S. Cheerios Foster, Sheila E. Education Reddick, Talva D. Education Congressman John Conyers Harris, Chidori N. Education Reid, Karen C. Cheerios Hudson, Denise Education Stewart, Sarai B. Education Carroll, Marion K. Cheerios McClain, Ramona C. Cheerios Taizin, Nadege T. Cheerios Davis, Shayla U. Cheerios Marshall, Carlton B. Education Watson, Frederick D. Cheerios Fordham, Christina D. Cheerios Roberts, Chris Education Wiggins, Taureen D. Education Hucks, Timothy C. Education Roberts, Tatiana L. Education Jackson, Stephanie D. Education Robinson, Angie D. Education Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick Mack, Eboni Education Roland, Barari S. Education Northern, Celeste N. Health Smith, Cherise A. Education Booth, Omorede F. Education Olivache, Glenda S. Education Smith, Tyvon W.T. Education Bryant, Carla R. Cheerios Riley, DionnaA. Education Smith, Kenny D. Education Chapman, Antoinette L. Cheerios Rosser, Crystal B. Cheerios Somerville, Tatiana Cheerios Jackson, Rashad L. Education Thompson, MariN. Education Vasser, Katia P. Education Nimmons, Isoke Education Thompson, Sharisse L. Education Veal, Destiny Q. Education Russell, Krystal L. Education Walker, Matthew J. Education Wadlington, Natasha L. Cheerios Wilson, Khari T. Cheerios Walker, Aviva Cheerios Walls, Darrius V. Education Washington, Latoya M. Education Wells, Jac'Keyia S. Education Pritchett, Lakelle D. Sailing Scott, Brandi Cheerios Williams, Vernesha Cheerios Roussell, Rebecca Education Turner, Marcella L. Education Thompson, Miyoshi J. Education Congressman Chaka Fattah Williams, Erica Health Congressman Kendrick Meek Allen, John Cheerios Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Hardy, Shaakira Cheerios Baxter, Marsha Education Hinds, Dwaine Sailing Chalmers, Tasha Education Brown, Kristina I. Education Jai'the, Mariana Education Harris, Kiana S. Education Coleman, Ebonie L. Education Justilien, Rosie Education Moultrie, Steven T. Education/Cheerios Davis, Camille Marie Education Petit, LaShanon T. Education Pollard, Karma Education/Sailing Downie, Ashley Brishia Education Ragsdale, Nadia N. Cheerios Sherrill, Alesha M. Education Dunbar, Phoebe, Ashley Education Ruddy, Michelle L. Cheerios Sylvester, Giselle Education Jackson, Cha'Sitye Cheerios Wright, Zingha C. Cheerios Thompson, Desiree C. Education Johnson, Kendra N. Cheerios Walker, Eric Education Krout, Dayea Nicole Education Congressman Gregory Meeks LaCour, LaCour Education Congressman Harold Ford Moore, Gregory D. Education Blackhurn, Tamika Cheerios Olden, James E. Education Ford, Sherriel H. Education Brooks, Marquisee Education Paris, Joshua A. Cheerios Ikpeotta, Chinkata E. Education Carpenter, Charles II Education Ransom, Zabrina N. Cheerios Lee, Nakiay A. Education Jones, Janet D. Cheerios Rowl, Monica N. Education Moore, Donna Education Porter, Vondra Education Thomas, Richelle C. Cheerios Thompson, Allison Cheerios Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Walton, Christopher Education Congresswoman Barbara Lee Congressman Alcee Hastings Beard, Michelle S. Education Aaron, Amber N. Education Bennett, Eboni C. Education Bissaninthe, Rita Cheerios Anderson, Benjamin Education Croom, Lauren J. Education Dixon, Keilier Education Anderson, Fatima Cheerios Davis, Michelle R. Cheerios Flowers, Bryan L. Education Morrison, Dana Education Dill, Kristina D. Education Holloway, Ashley L. H. Education Oiyemhonian, Brenda O. Education Hodo, Laneisha M. Education Holmes, Janet D. Cheerios Prevost, Robaire Education Kelly, Tate N. Education Jones, Jason A. Education Waqiz, Tunzil Education Mclntyre, Shanelle G. Cheerios Shaw, Ashley T. Education McNeal, Lawrence C. Sailing Yeargin, Richard Education Congressman John Lewis Moncoda-Wilson, Larena Cheerios Reed, Jamal Education Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Bowen, Carl Cheerios Reed, Jerome Education Byrd, Amy Education Riley, Marcella M. Education Edwards, Kelli L. Cheerios Crawford, Char-senda Education Stokley, Fatimah Cheerios Evans, Keyonda M. Education Culpepper, Travoris D. Education Thierry, Nakia R. Education Fisher, Reve A. Cheerios Driskell, Quadricos B. Education Wright-Smith, Krystal Education Frazier, Candice R. Education Glass, Krystal E. Education Green, Elizabeth R. Education Gordon-Minor, Marquieta Cheerios Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Griffin, Tiana C. Education Gray, Michelle Education Howard, Jeanine N. Cheerios Hall, Adrienne N. Education Gaskins, ShaVaoughn L. Education Jordan, Jeanna M. Cheerios Johnson, Dawn Cheerios Flowers, Monique J. Education Knazze, Kevin A. Education Jones, Rashad N. Education Hollis, Shannadora D. Education Pantoja, Crystal Cheerios Lester, Afiya Education Lingham, Shante Nicole Education Slone, Lauren A. Education Love, Crystal Education Sweet, Lonnie Education Weathersby, Kashaunna Education Loveless, DeQuan Education Thomas, Richard K. Education Wilson, Brandon Cheerios McAlpine, Latasha V. Education Watlington, Renita Education Wilson, Tiffany Cheerios Miles, Kristen N. Cheerios Moss, Michael Education Congressman Major Owens Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee Parker, Chan'a D. Education Waldrop, Melvin Education Austin, Shawndelle N. Education Cauley, Ronnie Education Woods, David K. Cheerios Barzey, Yasmin D. Cheerios Cifuentes, Alexis D. Sailing Woods, Michael Cheerios Bellamy, Sierra C. Education Branton, Skakeeta S. Education Congressman William Jefferson Congresswoman Denise Majette Brown 111, George Cheerios Davis, Oddette Cheerios Early, Brandon M. Education Adams, Ashley Education Dawkins, Michelle Education Gabriel, Nehrbass Education Ananba, Ijeoma E. Education Douglas, Tracey V. Education James, Erin Education Carroll, Steven A. Education Enoe, Merisha E. Cheerios Johnson, Dwana D. Amgen Cohen, Tannisha O. Education Eze, Phyllis Cheerios Kelli, Saulny Education Fleming, Latasha Education Forbes, Andrew D. Cheerios Lewis, Carlin Health Harvey, Karen R. Education Gustave, Gracia Education McDowell, Bernice Education Lesesne, Jonathan L. Cheerios Harris, Jassie Cheerios Nehrbass, Gabriel Education Reid, Michelle Education Henry, Keidi Cheerios Jackson, Kaedrea A. Cheerios Winters, Tialyr R. Education Congresswoman Maxine Waters Jean-Louis, Patricia Education Martineau, Mireille Education Congressman David Scott Amaebere, Tiffany C. Education Morris, Micaah Education Brown, Arthur E. Education/Cheerios Murray, Tyrell Education Bradshaw, Monica Cheerios Dunn, Calvin Education/Cheerios Nathurin, Karen Cheerios Fleming, Erin I. Education Howard, Stacey Education Reid, Gavaskar Education Hooda, Sharjeel M. Cheerios Lawson, Meika Education Walker, Tracy Cheerios Johnson, Shamiracle Education Long, Sheena N. Education Walton, Mareshah Cheerios Jones, Kimberly M. Education Williams, Sharmaine Education Taing, Xiao Ping Education Congresswoman Diane Watson Williams, Stanley Cheerios Turner, Jamanda N. Education Brooks, Marion Health Congressman Donald Payne McWilliams, Genesse Education Daniels, Pamela B. Education Congressman Bennie Thompson Murphy, Jamaica Education Floyd, Jazmin Cheerios Oxley, Jamice Education Fullilove, Michael E. Education Birdsong, Michael Education Tucker IV, Walter Education Glover, Landon Education Clark, Zacarrdo Cheerios Hilliard,Diemecha M. Education Coleman, Angela Cheerios Congressman MclWatt Holmes, Katrina L. Education Cunningham, Curtis Education Kotei, Deborah K. Education Dean, LaTiffany Education Bailey, Ronnie T. Education Metzeger, Kehinde W. Cheerios Elliott, Elinor Cheerios Brown, Jordan A. Education Paige, Jamiel A. Education Ganison, Queeneice Cheerios Daniel, Alysia M. Education Pickett, Nicole T. Education Green, Crystal Education Dickerson, Yolanda D. Education Pratt, Tiffani N. Education Horton, Cory Education Ingram, Melissa J. Education Irving, Morenike F. Education Julian, Zahra A. Cheerios Congressman Charles Rangel Jenkins, Akesha Education Juergenson, Miyoshi Education Jones, Ha'Mesha Education Kelly, Gregory C. Education Allen, Patricia Royal Cheerios G. McAdory, LaJoi Cheerios Lawler, Michele L. Cheerios Cipriani, Jawad A. Education Nicholas, LaShonna Education Lubin, Quiana M. Education Coleman, Taina Education Stubbs, Tabitha Education McKenna, Stewart Education Georgia, Samuel J. Education Terrett, Toni Education Norton, Kristi S. Cheerios Hamer, Candice J. Education Trepagnier, Tammy Education Shepherd, Samuel M. Cheerios Maldono, Stacey E. Education Vaughn, Brittny Cheerios Sides, Michelle R. Cheerios Manette, Tricia Marie Education Watts, Crystal Education Stewart, McKenna E. Education Nunez, Ahagracia B. Education Wise, Shaundra M. Cheerios Pinn, Kia D. Education Congressman Ed Towns Reid, Tiffany Cheerios Congressman Albert Wynn Rivera, Amy Cheerios Bess, Melissa M. Education Roebuck, Jared Education Holland, Lavell T. Education Alexander, Paris Education Ruffin, Lee Ann Cheerios Jones, Kameko Education Allen, Kimberly Education West, Dynell O. SAILING Jones, Sherman Education Barts, Shalese C. Education Willis, Delta Cindy Cheerios King, LaQuita Cheerios Blackwell, Joshua Education Wilmot, Rasdia J. Education Reedy, Shatema Education Ekwe, Paul N. Education Richards, Terrance M. Education French, Kevin Trevor Cheerios Congressman Bobby Rush Fudge, Adrienne G. Cheerios Congresswoman Stephanie Hickson, Diamonece Education Avery, Keyana Cheerios Tubbs-Jones Johnson, Stephanie N. Education Beck, Wesley L. Education Johnson-Guy, Karen Cheerios Jones, Rebecca Education Brown, LaShonda Education Johnson, Ryan E. Education Joy, April Education Collins, Victoria L. Cheerios Kelly, Mauta M. Education O'Neal, Sabrina Education Lemieux, Jamilah A. Education Levy, Alexis N. Education Owosela, Olukayode Cheerios Muhammad, Shaheed F. Education Leverette, Marlene Education Peay, Monique Education Robinson, Latrice M. Cheerios Turner, Sharyn E. Education Provost, Paul Cheerios Sapp, Joy Marie Cheerios Wanton, Janelle D. Education Young, Angela Education Scales, Lauren C. Education Wiggins, Latia A. Cheerios Smith, Chiciaya M. Education Thomas, Brittany Gail Cheerios Tyes, Saunte A. Education Widemon, Samantha E. Education Congressional Black Caucus Foundation ResearchANDPROGRAMS

Center forPolicy Analysis and Research Emerging Leaders Series Quality research and policy analysis are essential for craft- The CBCF Emerging Leaders Series was envisioned to be a ingeffective policies that meet the needs of all citizens. vehicle for young audiences to discuss public policy issues and Policymakers must have timely and reliable information in formulate practical ideas and strategies that specifically order to assess existing laws and programs and formulate alter- address the concerns ofcommunities of color. CBCF believes native solutions to outstanding social problems. Despite the it is important that emerging leaders are provided a platform need for such research, there are currently few sources from from which they can speak and encounter the challenges and which policymakers can get policy analysis from an African triumphs of developing viable public policies. Furthermore, it American perspective. The Congressional Black Caucus is the goal of the CBCF to create networks and coalitions, Foundation, Inc. established the Center for Policy Analysis construct collaborative outreach efforts and develop a plan and Research (CPAR) to facilitate evidence-based policy- that addresses and resolves the disparate conditions of our making and positively influence public discourse on social, communities. The CBCF Emerging Leaders Series is the plat- economic and cultural issues important to African Americans form through which these goals willbe realized. Since fall and other underserved communities. 2000, the CBCF Leadership Institute has successfully planned and executed forums on issues such as health, education, Purpose prison reform, grassroots organizing and terrorism. The mes- The goal ofCPAR is to improve the socio-economic cir- sage undergirding all the forums is that active participation in cumstances ofAfrican Americans and other underserved the political and policy process is essential; and, more impor- communities by: tantly, it is a fundamental right. 1. generating insightful analyses ofpolicy issues in the areas of education, economic development, public health and social welfare; Public Health identifying disseminating policy-relevant research; 2. and The CBCF Anti-Smoking Education Initiative (ASEI) is 3. facilitating substantive communication between academics based on student activism, peer education and environmental and policymakers; and strategies that willbe conducted at ten Historically Black disseminating vitalinformation African American 4- to Colleges and Universities. The purpose of this initiativeis to officials, academics, elected media and the public. educate young African American adults about tobacco con- troland smoking cessation, facilitate involvement of young African American adults in tobacco control policy advocacy and provide a framework for developing and implementing tobacco control and smoking cessation programs. AfricanGlobalism At the present critical juncture in American history and as part ofan effort to unite the world's countries around a com- mon vision of peace and prosperity, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has a critical role in ensuring that the African Diaspora becomes an important strategic partner to the United States on discussions regarding educa- tion, energy, security, health, trade investment and economic development. Indeed, it is also imperative that African Americans become more actively engaged in the interna- tional sphere as U.S. jobs and other economic opportunities become increasingly intertwined with the global economy. These realities require the CBCF to expand on its current efforts and undertake new international initiatives that will allow African Americans to forge alliances and develop opportunities that willstrengthen the competitiveness of David Rice, President of Organization ofBlack Designers, conducts people of African descent in the global economy. Projects business withBrazilians during the CBCF's First Annual Business under CBCF's African Globalism initiativeinclude efforts Paulo, Matchmaking Summit inSao Brazil to promote international business opportunities for African American entrepreneurs, to create educational and cultural In 2005, SHOP willtravel to schools inFlorida, Texas, exchanges among young people, and to facilitate policy dialogue Mississippi, California, Missouri and the U.S. VirginIslands. among legislators, policy professionals, organizational leaders, CBCF has received major funding from State Farm Insurance and advocates for the express purpose of promoting racial Companies to develop and maintain SHOP on the campuses of inclusion and economic prosperity for all. select community colleges and each of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HOMEOWNERSHIP INITIATIVES WOW WithOwnership, Wealth (WOW) is a housing initiative designed to increase the number of African American home- SHOP owners by one millionby 2005. One feature ofthe program is a InFebruary 2003, the CBCF inaugurated a program designed user 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 withpoor 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 second tour, WOW homepage, visitors can connect to thousands of credit traveling to universities inMaryland, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, counseling agencies. Local WOW programs provide tangible Ohio and Mississippi. resources to assist prospective homeowners through the process, As a result of participating in this workshop, graduating sen- from education to credit counseling to down payment assis- iors receive a certificate for $1,000 towards the down payment tance, untiltheir goal ofhomeownership is realized. WOW is and closing costs on their firsthome. now available in most CBC Member districts. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation presents...

ships withthe Canadian Embassy, Woodrow Wilson Center a Essien Udom forInternational Scholars and the US Department of graduated from Howard University witha Master of Commerce. Comparative Jurispruduence in 1991 and obtained a Bachelor ofLaw degree from the University ofCalabar, Nigeria in 1986. Quentin Stubbs recently graduated from the Columbia University School John H.Jones ofInternational and Public Affairs witha Master ofPublic is a recent graduate of the C. Whitehead School John Administration witha concentration inEnvironmental ofDiplomacy and International Relations Seton Hall at Science and Policy. He has extensive experience in statistical University, completed a degree in where he double-Masters analysis, environmental assessments, infrastructure redevelop- and Diplomacy International Relations and Corporate and ment, microeconomic theory and project management with Public Communications. John attended Clark Atlanta agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency. University where he received a B.A. inCriminal Justice. Upon completion ofthe Congressional Fellows Program, John intends to travel abroad to conduct research on democratic institutions inAfrica, the Middle East and the Caribbean. 2004-2005 Louis Stokes Urban Health PolicyFellow DeAunderia Bryant is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan Tarsha Franklin inpolitical science, where she also obtained her Master's completed aMaster's inPublic Health degree witha concen- Degree inthe same area. DeAunderia's research interests tration inHealth Policy and Administration at the University gender, legislative include the intersection between race and ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill.Tarsha has conducted bio- politics representation and urban as itrelates to the labor and medical research for National Institutes ofHealth (NIH) at service struggles ofurban centers. the University of Ghana at Legon in West Africa,coordinated women's health programs for South Africa and Ghana, and developed injuryprevention profiles forNative Americans ShawkiHaffar residing inBillings, Montana while serving for the Indian is a recent MPA recipient from the University ofWashington. Health Service (IHS) and the Commissioned Corps of the Shawki has worked for the Academy for Educational United States Public Health Service. Development in Washington, DCand has undertaken intern- CBCF 2003-2004 CONGRESSIONAL INTERNS

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