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SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, CELEBRATION AND DISCUSSION IN WASHINGTON, DC: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. hosts an annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, September 27.
The Prayer Breakfast will feature a keynote message from the Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake, the senior pastor of Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, president of Wilberforce University in Ohio, and a former congressman from Queens, N.Y.
The Prayer Breakfast is among the most popular events each year at ALC. This year's program will also feature acclaimed gospel singer Maurette Brown Clark, who garnered the 2000 Stellar Award for "Best New Artist" and the 2008 Stellar Award for "Praise and Worship CD of the Year."
Produced by CBCF, ALC '08 will begin on Wednesday, September 24 at the convention center. More than 18,000 people focusing on issues impacting African Americans and the African Diaspora attend ALC annually. The four-day conference is headlined by the 42 members of the CBC and features dozens of policy forums, general sessions, exhibits, a job fair, book signings and networking opportunities. It ends with the star-studded awards dinner and an after-dinner gala. Registrants include elected officials, business and industry leaders, celebrities, media, emerging leaders and everyday Americans.
On Thursday, September 25, Reps. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi, Sanford Bishop of Georgia and G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina will host their annual Gospel Extravaganza featuring gospel choirs from their respective districts.
Two CBC members will lead issue forums focusing on the intersection of faith and politics. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek of Florida, chairman of CBCF's Board of Directors, will host one a titled "Faith and Politics Under 40" on Thursday, September 25th. Rep. Al Green of Texas will present a forum titled "The Impact of Race and Religion on Politics in America" on Friday, September 26th.
Following the Prayer Breakfast, Reps. Elijah E. Cummings of Maryland and Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri will co-host an invitation-only ministers' roundtable discussion on current events.
"After three full days of discussing legislative issues and strategic planning, most attendees welcome this time during the Prayer Breakfast as one of inspiration and renewal," said Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., the Foundation's president and chief executive officer. "We are looking forward to Rev. Flake's words of inspiration and Maurette Brown Clark's musical ministry."
To register for the 38th Annual Legislative Conference, visit www.alc2008.org or call the ALC Hotline at (202) 263-5708. For more information about the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, visit www.cbcfinc.org.
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