Civic Engagement

U.S. Department of Education Announces $75 Million GEAR UP Competition

June 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 — To focus on building successful practices aimed at improving college fit and college readiness for underrepresented, underprepared and [READ MORE...]

Broward County Supervisor of Election Invites You To Neighborhood Partnership Committee (NPC) Meeting

June 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

The Broward County Supervisor of Election invites you to attend the Neighborhood Partnership Committee (NPC) Meeting. They will discuss and distribute 2014 election [READ MORE...]

Statement from President Clinton on the Death of Maya Angelou

May 31, 2014 // 0 Comments

Statement from President Clinton on the Death of Maya Angelou May 28, 2014 –With Maya Angelou’s passing, America has lost a national treasure; and Hillary and I, a [READ MORE...]

My Brother’s Keeper Task Force Report to the United States President

May 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, DC., May 30, 2014 — Over the past five years, the hard work and grit of the American people pulled our economy back from the brink of collapse. We are now [READ MORE...]

Emerging Leaders Speak Twitter Town Hall(Juneteenth Edition) June 19, 2014, 8pm-9pm EST

May 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Join emerging leaders from around the county on Juneteenth, June 19th, 2014 at 8pm for our “Emerging Leaders Speak” Twitter Town Hall on Economic Development: Breaking [READ MORE...]

National Social Justice Advocate Cornell William Brooks Selected President-CEO Of The NAACP

May 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, May 17, 2014 — The NAACP National Board of Directors announced its selection of Attorney Cornell William Brooks to be the Association’s next [READ MORE...]

National Urban League Mobilizes Against Senate Housing Reform Bill As Drafted, Pushes For Affordable Housing Provisions

April 26, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEW YORK, April 25, 2014 — In two letters submitted to the Senate Banking Committee this week, the National Urban League, the nation’s largest historic civil [READ MORE...]

Broward County Public Schools Hosts The American Promise: A Rare and Compelling Exploration of Race, Class and Opportunity in America

April 24, 2014 // 0 Comments

Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 24, 2014 — BCPS Student Support Initiatives – Diversity, Cultural Outreach & Prevention Department, in partnership with the [READ MORE...]

Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) Host Black Male Youth Mental Health Conference: Empowering the Village to Serve Black Male Youth

April 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

On April 18, 2014, the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust hosted a Black Male Youth Mental Health Conference: Empowering the Village to Serve Black Male Youth, Black [READ MORE...]

Become the Next Blogger for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

April 16, 2014 // 0 Comments

CBCF is looking for the next member of their blog community! Village Ambassadors care about eliminating disparities and advancing the global black community. Email [READ MORE...]