President Barack Obama Delivers Keynote at 45th ALC Phoenix Awards
President Barack Obama served as the keynote speaker for the CBCF's 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner. This event was held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
“We welcome President Barack Obama’s participation in the Phoenix Awards Dinner, particularly at this critical time for African Americans,” said A. Shuanise Washington, president and chief executive officer of the CBCF. “As a former member of the CBC, and throughout his presidency, Mr. Obama has taken action to rectify the civil and social injustices experienced by black Americans. We deeply value Mr. Obama’s commitment to our mission to eliminate disparities in underserved communities.”
Read More“We welcome President Barack Obama’s participation in the Phoenix Awards Dinner, particularly at this critical time for African Americans,” said A. Shuanise Washington, president and chief executive officer of the CBCF. “As a former member of the CBC, and throughout his presidency, Mr. Obama has taken action to rectify the civil and social injustices experienced by black Americans. We deeply value Mr. Obama’s commitment to our mission to eliminate disparities in underserved communities.”
