The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is thrilled to present the highly anticipated 52nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), taking place from September 20 – 24, 2023, at the prestigious Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Under the inspiring theme “Securing Our Democracy. Protecting Our Freedoms. Uplifting Our Culture.,” this conference will be an extraordinary gathering of visionaries, […]
Following the Brooklyn Book Festival, AAPF seeks to host a “Books Unbanned Artivism Afterparty” in Brooklyn, NY. This party with a purpose will feature live performances from acclaimed poets, singers, and actors, a DJ, networking opportunities, giveaways, food, and refreshments. Curated by AAPF Co-Founder, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, Creative Arts Lead Awoye Timpo, AAPF staff, and […]
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is fighting back against book bans with a new campaign across the country: The Freedom Readers. AAPF is partnering with the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) on a bus tour to mobilize “10 Million More Black Voters” in time for the 2022 midterms. We are bringing banned books directly to […]
The African American Policy Forum's Critical Race Theory Summer School 2023 Presents – Fighting Back to Move Forward: Defending the Freedom to Learn! This year’s 4th edition of our signature summer programming on July 30th -August 3rd will connect the dots between the attacks on critical knowledge, the impending threats to our multiracial democracy, and the practical tools […]
The surprising rise of censorship in this country is a mounting threat to our democracy. Books by people of color and about racial justice have been among the most often banned titles in the last few years. To commemorate the first day of Banned Book Week, AAPF’s “Books UnbannedTM” tour, in partnership with The New […]