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he holiday season is right around the corner! As you make plans for Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping, we encourage you to take a moment to "Give us a 5" for Giving Tuesday! The CBCF envisions placing an African-American intern in all 535 Congressional member offices to increase diversity on Capitol Hill.
Support our scholars by making a tax deductible donation on or by Tuesday, December 1. Your contribution of $5 or more will bring us closer to achieving our goal. Visit cbcfinc.org/giveusa5 to "Give Us a 5" today!
Lead and Serve with CBCF: 2016 Internship Opportunities
Calling all scholars! We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2016 Emerging Leaders and Communications Internship Programs. CBCF's internship programs prepare college students and young professionals to become principled leaders, skilled policy analysts, and informed advocates by exposing them to the processes that develop national policies and implement them - from Capitol Hill to federal field offices.
Program participants receive housing, a stipend, office placements, and opportunities to meet and interact with professional legislators and leaders working in all branches of government. Lead, serve and apply today!
Application deadline: November 14, 2016
CBCF's Policy Now Resonates Globally
If you haven't registered for Policy Now, you are missing out on great, virtual public policy discussions and resources. People from across the globe as far as Russia and South America are participating in our online community. The top users are from Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Georgia. Now in beta test mode, more than 1,000 individuals are navigating Policy Now.
The new site provides a wealth of information on past and present public policies. Policy Now also serves as a bridge for civic-minded individuals who want to build a better future for black families, communities and our nation. Join our online community today.
