Rep. Kamlager-Dove gave us the real about what’s happening in Congress:

• Over 200 lawsuits have been filed against the administration’s illegal actions
• Budgets are under attack: cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and even Howard University
• They’re targeting Black cultural spaces, our institutions, and our progress

She urged us to follow the CBC on social and share their updates with our networks to create an “underground railroad of communication.”

Watch her full segment HERE.  

 Former President of Tougaloo College, broke down the latest Executive Order on HBCUs - and the harsh reality of budget cuts

• Research funding for HBCUs is under attack, with programs like the Jackson Heart Study being slashed
• She urged us to call Congress, give to HBCUs (especially their research agenda), and show up to support presidents advocating for funding

Watch her full segment HERE.  

 We uplifted powerful presentations from Full Circle Strategies' interns Ganete Alemseged (Howard University) and Emmie Slachowitz (Northwestern), who explored:

• Black women students’ hopes and challenges in politics
• The impact of DEI rollbacks and federal funding freezes on Black student organizations

Watch their full segment HERE.  

We heard from powerhouse leaders Angela Rye, Tamika Mallory, , LaTosha Brown, Jill Cartwright, and Bajeyah Eaddy about the State of the People Power Tour, centering Black communities in a time of political attacks.

Watch their full segment HERE.  

1. Follow the Congressional Black Caucus on social media (IG, Twitter, Threads, BlueSky) to stay updated and amplify their work.
2. Call your Member of Congress: Demand protection of HBCU funding, research budgets, and Black cultural institutions.
3. Support HBCUs: Donate to your alma mater or an HBCU’s research agenda—every dollar counts to show alumni support.
4. Support the State of the People Tour: Use this toolkit to amplify and spread the word!

 Amplify what you learned by sharing the CBC’s posts,  and telling your crew!