Message fromthe CBCFChair Greetings, As the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), Iwelcome you to the 35th Annual Legislative Conference here in Washington, D.C. This year's theme is Unity.. .Power ...Progress, It is a call to come together, realize our collective power and continue to press forward withour efforts to uplift our community. Itis time for us to address current problems and plan for a better future. The challenges our communities face remain critical and are inneed of special attention. Quality educa- tion and health care, voting rights, economic development and criminal justice concerns illustrate the types of issues we must confront. This year we thought it important to emphasize the need for unity that has long functioned as the critical force necessary tobring about change inmany of our communities. This year's theme builds upon GBCF's mission to develop the next generation of African American leaders inthe political, academic, business and civicarenas. The results of our collective efforts here willbe comprehensively shared with a public anxious to unite and act. Iam pleased to report that as a result of your continued support, the CBC Spouses Scholarship Programs and our Congressional Fellowship and Internship Programs for young professionals, college and high school students have grown insize and we are now able to offer more students the opportunity to reach their dreams. Our research efforts have produced critical and timely reports on issues ranging from retirement security to environmental justice. The scope of CBCF's efforts now includes program initiatives in several regions of the African Diaspora including Braziland LatinAmerica, and CBCF has sponsored impor- tant discussions and hearings on the strategic importance ofAfrican oil to America. Inour continued drive for racial, economic and social equality, Iamproud of the Congressional Black Caucus Members, the CBCF Board Members and the CBCF staff for working so hard to ensure that the Annual Legislative Conference provides you withpertinent information on the pressing issues of our time as well as essential networking opportunities. Ithank you for joining us for our 2005 Annual Legislative Conference, and most especially, Ithank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Congressman William].Jefferson Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scheduleata Glance 30B]dl35|JBJA^ « sgraU9913g U.J]B9]^. S§UTU§T§ 5[OOg« sje^iaqAQ. uoijiabj gouBuiiojigj• iny qo[ Ajis:i9aiq. 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This is a critical period for African Americans. As we celebrate the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, it is time to reflect on our progress as a people and ensure that all persons take advantage of the great opportunity to act as fullstakeholders in the fight to achieve the American dream. This year's conference presents information about some ofthe most important policy issues con- fronting the U.S. Congress, including disparities inhealth care, the diminution of voting rights, inequalities in access to education and the need for financial and social empowerment ofall in this society.