CBCF hosted a ceremonial swearing-in for the 41 members of the Congressional Black Caucus at the new U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, renewing an honored tradition in the realm of African-American leadership and politics. More than 400 people witnessed Rep. Barbara Lee (left) of California take the helm as the new CBC chairwoman.
• View C-SPAN Coverage of Swearing-in Ceremony
• Congressional Black Caucus Officers
• Congressional Black Caucus Members

The CBC Spouses and the University of Phoenix have created the CBC Spouses Flexible Education Scholarship. Administered through CBCF, 25 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to students to seek degrees online and or at the University of Phoenix. The program aims to advance opportunities for underrepresented and nontraditional groups in higher education. Preference will be given to applicants who are economically disadvantaged and who have experienced hardships.
• More About Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarships

CBCF co-sponsored the second annual National Conference on Health Disparities, which was held on December 4-7 at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Croix. Congresswoman Donna M. Christensen (left), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, participated in the conference along with Marjorie A. Innocent, Ph.D., the Foundation's director of research and programs, and Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D., a CBCF senior research analyst.
• Health Disparities Conference Registration Information (PDF)

CBCF is now accepting applications for its 2009 Congressional Internship Program and a resident assistant’s position. The summer program provides college undergraduates with a coveted behind-the-scenes look into the democratic process. Participating students will receive housing and a stipend. The internship application postmark deadline is February 13, 2009. Session dates are May 24-July 24, 2009.
• Learn More About CBCF Internship Opportunities
• Learn More About the 2009 Resident Assistant Position

CBCF salutes Senator Barack Obama of Illinois on his becoming president-elect of the United States of America. "We not only witnessed a Congressional Black Caucus member win the highest office in the land, but also one who represents the Foundation's mission of educating and inspiring young people to see public service as an honorable and achievable position," said Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., the Foundation's president.
• Video of Senator Obama Accepting CBCF Phoenix Award at ALC ‘08
• Latest Information About Official Inaugural Activities and Tickets

CBCF is now accepting applications for the 2009 CBCF/Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Program, which gives minority students opportunities within the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government. Participating students will receive housing, a stipend and a small travel allotment. The application postmark deadline is Dec. 5, 2008. Session dates are January 12-May 8, 2009.
• Vanderbilt Law School Graduate Becomes CBCF Fellow
• CBCF Intern Represents Fisk University as Emerging Leader

CBCF bestowed this year’s prestigious Phoenix Awards upon Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois and five other distinguished individuals at the 38th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) awards dinner. The other award winners include Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (left) and New York Gov. David A. Paterson; California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass; actress and humanitarian Kerry Washington and Eleanor M. Josaitis, co-founder of Focus: HOPE, a civil and human rights organization in Detroit.
• Obama Hails Those Who Paved His Way’ (The Washington Post)

• Annual Prayer Breakfast
• Black Health Empowerment Project (BHEP)
• CBC Spouses' Celebration of Leadership
• Meet the ALC '08 Honorary Co-Chairs
• National Town Hall Meeting

CBC members have unprecedented influence in Congress. Several serve as chairmen of key House committees while others lead subcommittees. Rep. James E. Clyburn (left) is the House Majority Whip and Senator Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee for president. At ALC ’08, CBCF will unveil Continuing the Legacy: A Salute to the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress as a commemorate keepsake. Advance sales of this limited-edition book are now available.
• Continuing the Legacy

CBCF hosted networking events at both the Democratic National Convention in Denver and Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, to further connect with African Americans involved in the political process. In Denver, CBCF honored retiring NEA President Reg Weaver (left) and sponsored a study of DNC delegates and proceedings that was led by a college professor and supported by four recent participants of the Foundation’s congressional fellowship program.
• CBCF Congressional Fellows Program

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