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Download Printable Version of Entire Document (PDF) Congressional Black Caucus The Honorable Cardiss Collins As Chairwoman ofthe Board ofDirectors of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 25th Annual Legisla- Foundation tiveConference. This year's conference has special meaning forme because its theme—"ATribute to the Congressional Black Caucus: The Conscience of Con- — gress" affords us the opportunity to celebrate the legislative legacy begun 25 years ago by the Founding Members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Chairwoman's In1971, the 13 Black Members ofCongress identified a need for an organiza- tioninCongress to speak with a united voice for Black America. From the begin- ning, these Members viewed their work as an extension ofthe civilrights move- ment ofthe 60s. The Congressional Black Caucus addressed the issues of social Message and economic deprivation and inequality; however, instead of the streets theirbat- tlefieldwas the halls of Congress. Today, the forty member CBC carries the gaunt- letby providing the consistent voice of reason and fairness on legislative issues affecting America's underserved citizens. In convening the 25th Annual Legislative Conference, we celebrate the success- es of the CBC but are mindful ofthe challenges facing Black America and the Congressional Black Caucus. The CBCF is pleased to sponsor this intensive four-day event. Throughout the conference you willbe able to examine public policyin over 60 workshops, issue forums and braintrusts convened by members of Congress. Inaddition, more than 300 corporate, minoritybusiness, government and nonprofit representatives willexhibitan array ofproducts and services. This year, the "CBCF National Town HallMeeting" willbroadcast live via Black Entertainment Television from the historic LincolnTheater. The two hour event willprovide a unique opportuni- ty for America to watch as the CBC participate in a candid discussion on issues affecting their constituents. We express our sincere thanks to the individuals, organizations and corpora- tions who have supported the 25th Annual Legislative Conference. The proceeds from the fundraising events held during the conference willbe used to support the educational programs, research and regional policy forums conducted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Again, on behalf of the Board ofDirectors, Iwelcome you to the our annual legislative conference and thank you for supporting the Foundation inits mission of developing the next generation of African American policymakers. The Honorable Cardiss Collins (IL-7) 3 Table CBCF Board of Directors CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATIONof 25TH ANNUALLEGISLATIVECONFERENCE TheTheHon.Hon.CardissCardissCollinsCollins ChairwomanChairwoman U.S.U.S.HouseHouseofofRepresentativesRepresentatives Dr.Dr.Ramona H.H.Edelin Ramona Edelin 20-24, ViceViceChairwomanChairwoman SEPTEMBER 1995 TheTheNcrNational Urbanan CoalitionCoalition WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER Mr.Mr.EulaEulaAdamsAdams TreasurerTreasurer FirstFirstDataDataCorporationCorporation Mr.Mr.MeMelvin Blackwelli SecretarySecretary WASHINGTON, D.C. AT&TAT&TGovernment Relations:lations Dr.Dr.Wi!William Burke;e CityCity Los Angela Marathon Contents ofofLos Angela Marathon TheTheHon.Hon.WilliamWilliamClayClay U.U.S. S.HouseHouseofofRepresentativesRepresentatives Ms.Ms.ToniToniFayFay Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Chairwoman's Message 3 TimeTimeWarner,Warner,Inc.Inc. Honorable Cardiss Collins (IL-7) Ms.Ms.JaniceJaniceGriffinGriffin TheThePrudentialPrudentialInsuranceInsuranceCompanyCompan] 25th Annual Legislative Conference Honorary Chairman's Message 9 ofofAmericaAmerica Honorable William J. Jefferson (LA-2) Mr.ElliottHall Ford Motor Company 25th Annual Legislative Conference Underwriters and Sponsors 18 Mr. Jesse Hill,Jr. Atlanta LifeInsurance Company Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Overview 22 Dr. Andrea Green Jefferson New Orleans, LA Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Board of Directors 24 Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones The Coca-Cola Company The Hon. Carrie P. Meek Congressional Black Caucus 36 U.S. House ofRepresentatives Mr.Robert M. McGlotten Congressional Black Caucus Founding Members 37 McGlotten &Jarvis The Hon. Carol Moseley-Braun Words from the First Congressional Black Caucus Chairman 38 U.S. Senate The Hon. Kweisi Mfume In Memoriam 39 U.S. House ofRepresentatives Mrs. Maria Owens Currently Serving Congress Brooklyn, NY Words from the CBC Founders in 40 Mr. Corbett Price Kurron 104 th Congressional Black Caucus Chairman's Message 43 Payne (NJ-10) The Hon. Charles Rangel Honorable Donald M. U.S. House of Representatives Congress Congressional Mr. Ben Ruffin 104th Black Caucus Members 44 RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Mr. Wayman Smith, 111 Highlights of Selected CBC Activities 86 Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. The Hon. Louis Stokes Officers of the Congressional Black Caucus 100 l.i.S. House of Representatives Mr. Leßaron Taylor Congressional Black Caucus Spouses 102 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. The Hon. Edolphus Towns 25th Annual Legislative Conference Exhibitors 107 U.S. House ofRepresentatives Mr.Anthony Welters 25th Annual Legislative Conference Staff 110 Americhoice The Hon. Donald M.Payne Legislative Conference Credits 111 Ex-Officio 25th Annual U.S. House ofRepresentatives Quentin R. Lawson Executive Director 25th Annual The Honorable William J. Jefferson Legislative Iam pleased to welcome you to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 25th Annual Legislative Conference. On this 25th Anniversary, we pay tribute to the Congres- — sional Black Caucus "The Conscience of Congress." Incelebration ofthe Silver Anniversary, we take the time to reflect on the accomplish- ments of the Congressional Black Caucus and envision the challenges that lay ahead. Conference Twenty-five years ago, the Congressional Black Caucus was founded by 13 visionaries who saw the importance of coming together as a group to develop a legislative agenda and a strat- egy that wouldaddress the concerns ofthe Nation and the needs of the African American Community. These 13 members laid the groundwork for the creation of the Congressional Honorary Black Caucus that has had a significant effect on every legislative battle that has occurred in Congress over the past 25 years. The Congressional Black Caucus continues to be a major force in affecting the legislative outcomes on domestic and international policy. Over the past 25 years, Caucus membership has grown from the 13 founding members to Chairman's the current 39 African American members that serve in the House and Senate. These mem- bers have chaired most of the powerful committees in Congress: Armed Services; District of Columbia; Education and Labor; Government Operations; Judiciary; Post Office and Civil Service and the Joint Economic Committee. Currently, in the 104th Congress, most Caucus members find themselves shaping legislation as ranking committee and subcommittee mem- Message bers since democratic control of the House and Senate ended after 40 years inthe elections of1994. On this Silver Anniversary, as we pay tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus, we must also give praise to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. The Foundation has emerged as one of the premier national organizations that has taken the lead inthe formulation of public policyissues affecting the African American community through its education, research, public policy forums, communications, public relations, and spouses' programs. And through its fellowship and internship programs, the Foundation has provided training to hundreds of students who continue to make outstanding contributions to this nation. As we reflect on the accomplishments of the Congressional Black Caucus, wepay tribute to the founding members whose visions and dreams are having an enormous impact on this nation. But, we must continue the struggle and move forward and prevent the reversals of the economic, legislative and politicalgains that we have made in the Black community. Our workcontinues and with your help and prayers, we willcontinue to move forward. The Honorable William Jennings Jefferson (LA-2) 9 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION 25TH ANNUALLEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1995 WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER (WCC) ISSUE FORUMS HOUSING - WCC 31 The American Dream ofHome Ownership Is Not 12:30 - 2:00 P.M. Impossible." Rep. Mcl Watt Rep. Floyd Flake Rep. Eva Clayton THE FAMILY- WCC 25-26 "Role of African American Males in Mentoring 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. Youth." Rep. John Lewis The National Panhellenic Council: "Empowerment 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. and Collaboration inthe Community: APowerful Rep. Earl Hilliard Force." Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee THE FAMILYCON'T - WCC 33 "Young, Gifted and Black." 12:30 - 2:00 P.M. Rep. Maxine Waters "Urban Initiatives: Meeting America's Potential." 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. Rep. Chaka Fattah "Youth Empowerment: Taking Control of Your 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Destiny" Rep. Donald Payne Rep. Chaka Fattah ISSUE FORUMS/REVISED FINAL/SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 - JAZZ FORUM WCC 30 The Achievement of Jazz: Language, Aesthetics 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Traditions" Rep. John Conyers HEALTH- WCC 32 Wellness 2000: Strategies for the African 12:30 - 2:00 P.M. American Community Rep. Louis Stokes Rep. Harold Ford Rep. Eva Clayton Rep. Carrie Meek "African American Women Veterans and Health 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. Care: From Lifestyle Choices to Career Rep. Maxine Waters Opportunities" AGRICULTURE • WCC 32 "The 1995 Farm Bill: What ItMeans to African 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Americans." Rep. Eva Clayton CIVILAND POLITICAL
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