(BPRW) The Next 50 Years Start Now!

(Black PR Wire) For 50 years, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has stood at the intersection of legacy and leadership; advancing equity, shaping policy, and preparing generations of Black leaders to serve.  

Today, we are proud to launch Rooted. Ready. Rising., our 50th Anniversary Campaign honoring five decades of impact while boldly positioning CBCF for the future. 

• Rooted in the vision of trailblazers who laid the foundation for progress. 

• Ready to meet today’s challenges through research, leadership development, and policy innovation. 

• Rising to lead the next era—elevating voices, expanding opportunity, and strengthening civic participation for generations to come. 

Throughout this milestone year, we will celebrate the people, programs, and partnerships that define CBCF’s legacy—from our alumni and scholars to the research and policy work that translates into community-centered action. 

As we reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed, we invite you to join us in shaping the next 50 years!

• CBCF Honors: Legacy and Leadership Gala - a marquee event recognizing visionary leaders and changemakers whose work reflects CBCF’s mission and impact and; 

• 50 Cities, 50 Acts of Service: Legacy in Motion - a nationwide initiative mobilizing communities to honor the Foundation’s history through collective action and service. 

• A Look Back as We Move Forward– Join us in Washington, D.C. at the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) on September 16 - 20, 2026, for an immersive experience as we display artifacts and memorabilia, listen to storytelling, and rejoice in our storied 50-year history.

CBCF will also convene thought leaders and policymakers at one of our mini ALC's in New Jersey, focused on advancing health equity, and a Policy Summit in Chicago, a TED Talk–style convening spotlighting data-driven solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Black communities and the nation. 

Visit the CBCF website to stay engaged, explore our 2026 sponsorship opportunities, share our story, and invest in the leaders and ideas that will define the future.