{"id":155387,"date":"2021-08-26T04:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=155387"},"modified":"2021-08-26T03:03:40","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T07:03:40","slug":"bet-congressional-black-caucus-foundation-partner-for-50th-annual-legislative-conference-broadcast-angela-bassett-to-host-phoenix-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/bet-congressional-black-caucus-foundation-partner-for-50th-annual-legislative-conference-broadcast-angela-bassett-to-host-phoenix-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"BET &amp; Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Partner For 50th Annual Legislative Conference Broadcast; Angela Bassett To Host Phoenix Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) recently announced a partnership with BET to broadcast \u201cFoundation Friday.\u201d BET will broadcast two CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) signature events for the second consecutive year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/2021\/08\/one-thousand-years-of-slavery-angela-bassett-courtney-b-vance-produce-docuseries-for-smithsonian-channel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angela Bassett<\/a>\u00a0is set to host the virtual annual Phoenix Awards ceremony. Viewers can watch a pre-taped airing of the National Town Hall and the Phoenix Awards for CBCF\u2019s virtual 50<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0ALC on Friday, September 17 starting at 7 p.m. ET\/PT, on BET and BET Her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cWe are proud to renew our partnership with BET to allow viewers nationwide to view our ALC 50 signature events,\u201d said CBCF President and CEO, Tonya Veasey. \u201cBET continues to be a significant cultural force in Black American life. And, it is fitting we share our impactful civic discussion and celebration of Black excellence through this network. In the 50<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year of the Congressional Black Caucus, we also value this opportunity to showcase the hard-fought historic and current work these legislators enact to advance the global Black community&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBCF National Town Hall gathers renowned thought leaders to discuss the importance of creating a Black agenda, honoring Black voices in a democracy, and addressing the most pressing issues for the Black community today. The discussion, moderated by journalist\u00a0April Ryan, includes segments on health equity, education, voting rights, and criminal justice. Panelists and speakers including Congressional Black Caucus Chair, Congresswoman\u00a0Joyce Beatty; ALC 50 honorary co-chairs, U.S. Representatives\u00a0Anthony Brown\u00a0and\u00a0Lisa Blunt Rochester; Procter &amp; Gamble Chief Communications Officer,\u00a0Damon Jones; CEO of DoSomething.org,\u00a0DeNora Getachew; and activist, author, educator and Vice President of Social Impact at BET,\u00a0Brittany Packnett Cunningham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cBET continues to utilize all of our resources, platforms, and partnerships to mobilize Black civic engagement across the country,\u201d said Jeanine Liburd, BET\u2019s Chief Social Impact and Communications Officer. \u201cWe are proud to partner with Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, to provide content that empowers and inspires disenfranchised communities to advocate for equality and with national campaigns such as National Black Voter Day, have all of the tools that allow them to exercise their civic duty to vote. There is a lot more work to be done, and BET will remain at the front lines fighting for equality, justice and solutions, for Black Americans not only for one night, but all year-round.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Angela Bassett\u00a0will host the virtual annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.com\/celebrities\/news\/2021\/08\/24\/how-to-watch-2021-phoenix-awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phoenix Awards<\/a> ceremony, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Past Phoenix Award honorees have included President Barack Obama, civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, activist Tamika Mallory, and the late U.S. Representative John Lewis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s virtual Phoenix awards will feature a lineup of notable speakers and presenters including remarks by President\u00a0<strong>Joseph R. Biden<\/strong>. A star-studded lineup of musical performances will feature:\u00a0<strong>En Vogue, Leela James, Wayne Brady, Ledisi, Mali Music and Jonathan McReynolds, Stokley, Rapsody, and Chaka Khan.<\/strong><br>The members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be honored for their service, accomplishments, and efforts to eliminate the many disparities that continue to exist for millions of Black Americans. This year, the ceremony will also celebrate 50 years of the Congressional Black Caucus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the leading public policy convening on issues impacting African Americans. ALC 50, the second Annual Legislative Conference held in a virtual format, will reach, engage, educate, and mobilize a widespread segment of the global Black community.<br>ALC 50, held September 12 \u2013 17, will include more than 30 issue forums and brain trusts with Congressional Black Caucus members serving as honorary session hosts; an Emerging Leaders Series; celebrity entertainment; the virtual Black Party; and the Day of Heali<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) recently announced a partnership with BET to broadcast \u201cFoundation Friday.\u201d BET will broadcast two CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) signature events for the second consecutive year. Angela Bassett\u00a0is set to host the virtual annual Phoenix Awards ceremony. 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