BIN: Our Voices

As Special Assistant to President Joe Biden, Erica Loewe talks about the importance of the Congressional Black Caucus, and says it is the "conscience" of the Congress. Both the President and Vice President Kamala Harris are long-time supporters of the work that the Black members of Congress.

America's leading Black lobbyist talks about the importance of the Congressional Black Caucus and the key issues affecting the African American community. From business and health to social justice attendees are discussing the important topics that are impactful and allow people to engage with their members of Congress and discuss solutions to the challenges they are facing.

Author Andrew Beamon discusses implementing racial equity in the workplace. His book, "From Promises to Progress" is a leadership guide to help organizations - government and private businesses to implement equity in the workplace and to deal with systemic racism.

Tamika Dunkley of Black Farmers United, NYS talks about the struggle facing Black Farmers and how her organization uplifts and amplifies support for those who work the land and raise livestock.

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-Washington) discusses housing discrimination and federal legislation to ensure that minorities are given the same opportunity as others. She also discusses how homeownership allows African Americans to build wealth. She is focused on addressing housing for the military.

At 26, Maxwell Frost (D-Florida) was one of the youngest Representatives seated in Congress in decades. He speaks about the issue of gun violence and how the establishment of the Federal office of Gun Violence Prevention, a bill which Rep. Frost introduced shortly after arriving in Congress.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) talks about the skyrocketing number of Black women who are dying in childbirth. She is sponsoring legislation that allow for additional Medicaid coverage for new mothers in the months following childbirth.

Shanique Taliaferro of Black Women New Jersey has started an organization to unite Black women to collaborate and build authentic relationships and support each other as mothers, spouses and businesswomen. After five months she has attracted 6,000 women. As a result she has started a directory called Black Women Everywhere, where female Black businesswomen can list the services that they have toge...

Congresswoman Shontel Brown of Ohio serves on the House Agricultural Committee and she is working to correct and address the disparities that black farmers have faced for decades. She participated in the first panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference to discuss the issues facing African American farmers.

Ebony Thomas, President of the Bank of America Foundation talks about the creation of Black wealth and the role that entreprenueurship plays inthe transfer of wealth in the community. She discusses investment in communities and investing capital into minority funds that put the money back into these businesses which hire individuals to work for them. Bank of America believes that is the ecosystem...

Congressman Al Green (Democrat, Texas) discusses "Slavery Remembrance Day." It would not be a "day off" but rather a day to recognize the sacrifices of slaves. He is also the champion for a "Department of Reconciliation" which would deal with discrimination that people have suffered through slavery, relocation of indigeous Americans, and the internship of Asian-Americans during the second World Wa...

National Urban League President Marc Morial talks about how important it is for business and government leaders to attend the Congressionnal Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference. He says it is a session where strategy is planned to deal with issues of importance to the Black community, including the important issue of voting rights.

John Cash of "Gaming 'Cxmmunity' Co" is committed to equality, equity and inclusive in the gaming industry. He is working with government, business and HBCUs to educate and empower students for careers in gameplay engineering, marketing and development.

Bill Preston, is passionate about fighting Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. Alzheimer's affects Blacks and other people of color at a disproportionate level compared to other groups. He has been working with scientists and government leadership to raise awareness and challenge the stigma associated with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Keith Wise, author of "The Book of Daddy-isms: Words from The Wise" talks about the importance of family values in the Black community. The book looks at the importance of parents communicating with their children, and the impact they have on their lives.

Retired school teacher and animation creator Hotep talks about his new video game "Black Lions and Cubs"

Tony Coles, President of the Black Information Network speaks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference about the importance of providing a voice to the Black community through news and information.