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The 2023 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards in Washington, D.C. have come and gone—and looked like it was one for the books. Last night, Vice President Kamala Harris gave resounding remarks and honorees included White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
This year’s conference will be held from September 20 – 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
A decision that said Alabama’s congressional voting maps were detrimental to Black voters was celebrated by advocates — and could mean changes to voting in other states.
The president is expected to emphasize that securing civil rights for Black Americans includes the fight to protect ballot access.
After a damning report and a committee hearing in which lawmakers in both parties condemned his actions, the president ousted J. Brett Blanton, the architect of the Capitol, from his post.