Conference originally scheduled September 16-20, 2020 will now feature online programming August 31-October 2, 2020
WASHINGTON — The
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it
will deliver its Annual Legislative Conference completely online later
this year. The new format, Virtual ALC, will allow “attendees” to
experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the
comfort and safely of their homes.
Attracting
more than 30,000 people to Washington, DC each year, the Annual
Legislative Conference (ALC) is CBCF’s leading public policy convening
on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community.
Historically, the five-day conference is held in September at the Walter
E. Washington Convention Center.
“We
are excited to offer ALC completely online this year to ensure the
Foundation’s mission is fulfilled, and the discussions and solutions
around issues important to African Americans and our supporters remain
at the forefront,” said Tonya Veasey, CBCF’s interim president and CEO.
“When reshaping this year’s conference, we couldn’t ignore the economic
impact COVID-19 has had on the African American community which affects
affordability to travel as well as our stakeholders’ and supporters’
overall health concerns, and level of comfort with air travel and ground
travel to other states and regions.”
“Attendees”
at this year’s ALC will tune in to thought leaders, subject matter
experts, legislators, and concerned citizens on issues related to
economic development; civil, social and environmental justice; public
health; and education and foreign affairs, among other topics. Virtual
ALC will include more than 30 issue forums and braintrusts led by
Congressional Black Caucus members; a National Town Hall; the Emerging
Leaders Series; and live entertainment. A special Prayer Breakfast and
Phoenix Awards Dinner will also be featured in September.
To
receive Virtual ALC schedules, special guest announcements,
registration information and programming updates in the coming weeks and
months, subscribe to receive the e-newsletter and follow @CBCFinc on Twitter and Instagram.
About the CBCF
Established
in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is a
non-partisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational
institute committed to advancing the global black community by
developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. For more
information, visit cbcfinc.org.
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