Congressional Black Caucus Institute

Congratulations to the CBC Institute Boot Camp Class of 2026! 🎉After seven intensive days of leadership development, campaign strategy, communication training, fundraising, voter engagement, and hands-on simulation, these graduates have successfully completed one of the nation’s premier political leadership programs.

We are proud of your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to making a difference in your communities. The future is brighter because of leaders like you who are willing to step up, serve, and lead.

Welcome to the CBC Institute Alumni Network. Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make across the country.

Please join us in welcoming our Summer Interns, Ta’Keria Gholston and Makiya Shipp, to the CBC Institute team!

We are excited to have these talented young leaders join us as they gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and contribute to the work of empowering communities through leadership development, public policy, and civic engagement.

At CBC Institute, we are committed to investing in the next generation of changemakers, and we look forward to supporting Ta’Keria and Makiya as they grow professionally and make their mark this summer.

Welcome to the team, Ta’Keria and Makiya! We are excited to have you with us and can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish.

On June 1st, we proudly welcomed our 2026 Fannie Lou Hamer Fellows to the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI).

Named in honor of the legendary civil rights leader and voting rights champion, the Fannie Lou Hamer Fellowship was created to empower the next generation of Black leaders by providing hands-on experience in public policy, advocacy, government relations, and public service.

Fannie Lou Hamer believed that ordinary people could do extraordinary things when given the opportunity to lead. Her courage, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice continue to inspire our work and the mission of this fellowship.

Over the next several weeks, our fellows will gain invaluable professional experience, build meaningful relationships, and deepen their understanding of the policy-making process while carrying forward Mrs. Hamer’s legacy of civic engagement and leadership.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our host organizations for their continued partnership and commitment to investing in future leaders:

• Entergy
• Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Tyson Foods
• National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO)
• Capitol Hill Consulting Group
• Taft Advisors

Your support helps create opportunities that will shape the next generation of advocates, policy professionals, and changemakers.

Welcome to the 2026 Fannie Lou Hamer Fellowship Cohort. We are excited to see all that you will accomplish.

We are officially 60 days away from the Mississippi Policy Conference!! Click the link in our bio to secure your tickets today.

The Mississippi Policy Conference is where leaders, visionaries, and change-makers come together to shape what’s next.

From powerful policy discussions to meaningful connections, this is more than a conference—it’s a movement toward progress.

✔️ Strategic insight
✔️ Forward-thinking solutions
✔️ Powerful networking
✔️ Conversations that matter

🗓 August 6–8
📍 Tunica, MS

Registration is NOW OPEN—don’t miss your seat at the table.

🔗 Visit www.CBCInstitute.org to secure your spot or email [email protected] for more information.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to eliminate one of its two majority-Black congressional districts, a decision that could reshape representation for Black voters across the state.

This ruling follows a series of recent redistricting decisions across the South that have reduced opportunities for Black communities to elect candidates of their choice. Together, these actions raise important questions about representation, political power, and the future of voting rights in America.

The fight for fair representation did not end with the Voting Rights Act.

It did not end in Selma.

And it does not end today.

As new challenges emerge, civic engagement, community organizing, and leadership development remain critical tools for protecting democracy and ensuring every voice is heard.

At CBCI, we believe the next generation must be prepared not only to vote, but to lead.

The future of representation depends on it.

The future of Mississippi policy starts here. Join us in Tunica for the 2026 Mississippi Policy Conference: “The Next Majority: Policy, Power & Possibility” — bringing together leaders, changemakers, policymakers, and innovators for impactful conversations that shape our communities and our future.

We are currently seeking corporate sponsors who believe in advancing opportunity, equity, and meaningful change across Mississippi. Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility, networking access, and the chance to align your brand with forward-thinking leadership and policy solutions.

📍 August 6–8, 2026
📧 Email [email protected] to receive our sponsor package.