Washington, D.C. – September 11-14, 2024
Maybe my favourite coverage occasion of the yr is the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Convention, one of many largest and most influential gatherings of African American thought leaders and policymakers all through the nation. The assembly gave Come up the chance to thank each Members and accomplice organizations for his or her help over the previous yr as steadfast advocates for Come up and versatile work.
Come up was honored to sponsor the Georgia and Virginia delegation receptions, along with the Collective Energy Brunch at Yardbird Desk & Bar (finest grits ever!), the place I had the chance to offer remarks to a gaggle that included political leaders from throughout the nation who acknowledge that versatile work alternatives are important to the thousands and thousands of Individuals they characterize.
One of many many highlights of the convention was the prospect to attach with our wonderful accomplice group, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., who hosted the USBC Blackprint Coverage Brunch, the place influential Black enterprise leaders and policymakers converged to debate methods and insurance policies for advancing Black financial empowerment. This unique brunch supplied a singular alternative to interact in significant dialogue, community with key stakeholders, and form the way forward for Black entrepreneurship.
The capstone occasion was the Phoenix Awards Dinner on Saturday evening, keynote by President Biden and Vice President Harris.
General, it was extremely gratifying to attach with buddies, colleagues, and passionate thought leaders devoted to driving change by neighborhood. Already wanting ahead to subsequent yr!
