Annual Juneteenth Cookout
Jun
22

Annual Juneteenth Cookout

Join us on June 22nd for our annual cookout in celebration of Juneteenth! Members are welcome to bring games and equipment to share with the group!

After you RSVP, look out for a confirmation email from Josephine with the location of the event.

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please reach out to her directly at socialengagement@congressionalblackassociates.com.

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Pride Month Happy Hour
Jun
20

Pride Month Happy Hour

We hope to see you at The Brig on June 20th at 5:30 PM for a happy hour hosted in collaboration with the Gay, Lesbian, Allies, Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus!

Location: the Brig

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CBA X CBC “ADVANCE” OPPORTUNITIES EVENT
Jun
14

CBA X CBC “ADVANCE” OPPORTUNITIES EVENT

We are proud to partner with the Congressional Black Caucus this year to host an event on “Advance” Opportunities!

To learn more, please reach out to our Vice President, Iyanla Kollock at VicePresident@CongressionalBlackAssociates.com.

Location: 200 Mass Ave NW

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 Harvard Kennedy School Information Session
Feb
7

Harvard Kennedy School Information Session

Harvard Kennedy School Senior Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Rosemary Hilliard will host an information session for members of the Congressional Black Associates staff organization.

Learn about degree programs, admissions procedures, funding opportunities, and student life.

Local HKS alumni will also be available to answer questions about their experiences at HKS.

RSVP

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Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture Virtual Lunch-n-Learn!  - Farm Bill Status Update
Jan
9

Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture Virtual Lunch-n-Learn! - Farm Bill Status Update

Join Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture for our first virtual Lunch-n-Learn! House and Senate Ag Committee Black Staffers will present a Farm Bill Status Update. Speakers will include:

Senate Ag Committee Staff Kirin Kennedy and Khadija Jahfiya

House Ag Committee Staff DeShawn Blanding and Rodney Brooks

RSVP here

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"Leaning In" on the Hill, a Conversation with Tri-Caucus Executive Directors Thursday May 7, 14, and 21
May
21

"Leaning In" on the Hill, a Conversation with Tri-Caucus Executive Directors Thursday May 7, 14, and 21

Please join WCSA, CBA, CHSA, and CAPASA for their first-ever virtual series “Leaning In" On The Hill event. These conversations with all of the Tri-Caucus Executive Directors will showcase the challenges and triumphs of strong and accomplished women of color on the Hill. "Leaning In" can be quite challenging for women of color. It is our hope that these conversations with the Executive Directors will offer us an intersectional lens to discuss what professional development looks like on the Hill and help us all grow in our professional lives.


On May 21st at 6 pm (subject to the House schedule) we will hear from our third guest speaker, Krystal Ka'ai, the Executive Director for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, talk about her time on the Hill where she has worked her way up through the Caucus from the Assistant Coordinator to now the Executive Director.

RSVP here.

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"Leaning  In" on the Hill, a Conversation with Tri-Caucus Executive Directors Thursday May 7, 14, and 21
May
14

"Leaning In" on the Hill, a Conversation with Tri-Caucus Executive Directors Thursday May 7, 14, and 21

Please join WCSA, CBA, CHSA, and CAPASA for their first-ever virtual series “Leaning In" On The Hill event. These conversations with all of the Tri-Caucus Executive Directors will showcase the challenges and triumphs of strong and accomplished women of color on the Hill. "Leaning In" can be quite challenging for women of color. It is our hope that these conversations with the Executive Directors will offer us an intersectional lens to discuss what professional development looks like on the Hill and help us all grow in our professional lives.

On May 14th at 6pm we will hear from our second guest speaker, Caren Street, Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus under Chairwoman Karen Bass, talk about her time on the Hill where she has worked for both a House office, a Senate office, and a caucus.

RSVP here.

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"Leaning In" on the Hill, a Conversation with Tri-Caucus Executive Directors Thursday May 7, 14, and 21
May
7

"Leaning In" on the Hill, a Conversation with Tri-Caucus Executive Directors Thursday May 7, 14, and 21

Please join WCSA, CBA, CHSA, and CAPASA for their first-ever virtual series “Leaning In" On The Hill event. These conversations with all of the Tri-Caucus Executive Directors will showcase the challenges and triumphs of strong and accomplished women of color on the Hill. "Leaning In" can be quite challenging for women of color. It is our hope that these conversations with the Executive Directors will offer us an intersectional lens to discuss what professional development looks like on the Hill and help us all grow in our professional lives.

On May 7th at 6pm we will hear from our first guest speaker, Alma Acosta, the Executive Director of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, talk about her time on the Hill where she has worked for both a personal member’s office as well as a caucus.

RSVP here.

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Trailblazers Awards
Feb
27

Trailblazers Awards

The Congressional Black Associates is proud to announce our signature Trailblazer Awards, where we honor distinguished Members and Staff on the Hill. The tentative date for the ceremony will be Thursday, February 27, 2020.

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WE’VE LEVELED UP. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Feb
20

WE’VE LEVELED UP. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

WE’VE LEVELED UP. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
 
You are cordially invited to listen to a talk made for this time in history.
 
The House Democrats, in partnership with the Congressional Black Associates, hosts a conversation you should not miss.
 
As we celebrate the leaps and bounds of African-American staffers on the Hill, we must learn how to harness these achievements beyond politics. Come hear from these trailblazers LIVE and IN LIVING COLOR.

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