Black Meetings & Tourism - THE NATIONAL COALITION OF BLACK MEETING PLANNERS HELD THEIR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING DURING THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

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THE NATIONAL COALITION OF BLACK MEETING PLANNERS HELD THEIR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING DURING THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS IN WASHINGTON, DC. BY THOMAS BLANTON & DENNIS ROGERS, PHD
Attorney Derrick Johnson, National NAACP President provided clarification on the call for a "ban on travel to Florida." He stated that, " the ban is a call to action against racism and public policy on teaching Black History in Florida Schools and the AP exam." The target of the ban is Ron DeSantis and not Black business that benefit from tourism to the state Florida. The official position of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners is a call for support of Black businesses that benefit from tourism in the state of Florida. In addition NCBMP calls for support of Black meeting professionals and support for African American hiring in management of Convention and Visitors Bureau's , hotels , and conference and convention centers. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation lifted off the 2023 Conference with spirit, fashion, and determination. Leaders, activists, businesses -Black/African Americans and others - looked forward as we faced challenges across the nation and world. The conference highlights included presentations, speeches, authors, and of course President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the four days that was topped off by the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards. The event held Sept 21-24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC was attended by thousands who were determined to engage ideas, people, and the future. Special events in and outside of the CBCF ALC formal program brought attendees together to renew friendship, business networks, and political agendas. As stated in the CBCF web pages. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation regularly publishes special reports addressing key public policy issues affecting the global Black community including economic independence, public health, education, and leadership. Signature publications include "Breaking Barriers 2," an in-depth look at African American students and the public education system, and "Understanding Health Reform: A Community Guide for African Americans." In addition to CBCF's signature in-depth reports, CBCF Research and Policy publications include analysis briefings, articles, backgrounders, published opinions and arguments by CBCF fellows and experts.

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THE NATIONAL COALITION OF BLACK MEETING PLANNERS HELD THEIR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING DURING THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS IN WASHINGTON, DC.
BY THOMAS BLANTON & DENNIS ROGERS, PHD

Attorney Derrick Johnson, National NAACP President provided clarification on the call for a "ban on travel to Florida." He stated that, " the ban is a call to action against racism and public policy on teaching Black History in Florida Schools and the AP exam." The target of the ban is Ron DeSantis and not Black business that benefit from tourism to the state Florida.

The official position of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners is a call for support of Black businesses that benefit from tourism in the state of Florida. In addition NCBMP calls for support of Black meeting professionals and support for African American hiring in management of Convention and Visitors Bureau's , hotels , and conference and convention centers.

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation lifted off the 2023 Conference with spirit, fashion, and determination. Leaders, activists, businesses -Black/African Americans and others - looked forward as we faced challenges across the nation and world.

The conference highlights included presentations, speeches, authors, and of course President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the four days that was topped off by the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards. The event held Sept 21-24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC was attended by thousands who were determined to engage ideas, people, and the future.

Special events in and outside of the CBCF ALC formal program brought attendees together to renew friendship, business networks, and political agendas.

As stated in the CBCF web pages. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation regularly publishes special reports addressing key public policy issues affecting the global Black community including economic independence, public health, education, and leadership. Signature publications include "Breaking Barriers 2," an in-depth look at African American students and the public education system, and "Understanding Health Reform: A Community Guide for African Americans."

In addition to CBCF's signature in-depth reports, CBCF Research and Policy publications include analysis briefings, articles, backgrounders, published opinions and arguments by CBCF fellows and experts.