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CBC President on Supreme Court's Health Care Decision

"The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) applauds the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to protect the most defining law in favor of public health and preventive care services in nearly 50 years" said CBCF president Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D. "Not only does the Affordable Care Act expand health care coverage for low-income populations, it enables everyone to receive recommended preventive services at no cost and expands community-based primary and preventive care. The law prevents insurance companies from refusing to cover those with pre-existing health conditions, and it enables young adults to continue receiving health insurance coverage through their parents until age 26. "Over time, the law will close the gap in prescription drug coverage under Medicare, which leads many low- and moderate-income elderly to forego needed medicine until catastrophic coverage goes into effect. "It also seeks to address the unacceptable disparities in healt...

DC Black Theatre Festival

Promising to be a good time for all, this year's DC Black Theatre Festival boasts 125 performances, spread across the city, and includes celebrity workshops featuring funny man Robert Townsend , Bernadette Stanis from 'Good Times', and more. The Festival runs from June 23-July 1 and officially begins with a Kick-off Party at Bohemian Caverns this Thursday, June 22nd. You won't want to miss this! Go to www.DCBlackTheatreFestival.com now for schedule, events and more!   For More Information Log On Today! www.dcblacktheatrefestival.com

VERIZON’S HOW SWEET THE SOUND RETURNS FOR ITS FIFTH YEAR OF CELEBRATING THE COMMUNITY

The Gospel Music Celebration to Feature Today’s Biggest Gospel Stars Including Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and CeCe Winans Registration is now open for the 2012 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration , the country’s premiere and most prestigious gospel music experience. Interested choir representatives can visit www.HowSweetTheSound.com until Saturday, June 30th to sign up to be part of the How Sweet the Sound community. By registering, choirs will have the chance to rejoice in song and praise; sing in front of gospel greats and fans; and compete for a chance to win up to $50,000 in cash and prizes.   Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration pays tribute to gospel music and provides choirs a platform to showcase their talent. This year, regional events will take place in the following cities: • Dallas – Sept. 6 at Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie • ...

Vice President Joe Biden to Address the National Association of Black Journalists at Annual Convention

Vice President Joe Biden will address NABJ Convention attendees on Wednesday, June 20, the first day of the five-day gathering. More than 2,500 journalists and media professionals expected to attend the largest annual gathering of journalists of color in the nation.      Previous Washington newsmakers who have addressed the NABJ Convention in recent years include former US Senator, Barack Obama ; President George W. Bush ; President Bill Clinton ; then-Sen. Hillary Clinton ; Sen. John Kerry ; Secretary of State Colin Powell ; and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice . The NABJ convention this year will emphasize changes in the media industry and how journalists can best position themselves in the digital age and beyond. The theme, and Twitter trending topic ID, is # NABJ12 : New Platforms. New Directions. New Orleans ." The gathering will feature major plenary discussions on the 2012 presidential election, the Supreme Court challenge to the f...