President Obama to Deliver Final Keynote at 46th ALC Phoenix Awards Dinner

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) recently announced that

President Barack Obama will deliver his seventh and final keynote address at the 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner. Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, and actress Sanaa Lathan will serve as co-emcees for the Phoenix Awards, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Honorary co-chairs of this year’s conference are U.S. Representatives Karen Bass of California and  Lacy Clay of Missouri.

The Phoenix Award is the CBCF’s highest honor, presented to individuals whose extraordinary achievements strengthen communities and improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities, nationally and globally. This year’s honorees include Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton; U.S. Representatives Charles B. Rangel and Marcia L. Fudge; and business magnate and philanthropist Robert F. Smith for their strong commitment and contributions to improve the well-being of African-American communities through their leadership and service.