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- Barack Obama continues world tour with stops in India, China, and France.
- Congressmen Rubén Gallego (D-AZ) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) warn of North Korea disaster.
- Congressmen Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to boost overtime pay.
- Budget negotiations on a spending bill may come down to a showdown on "Dreamers" and DACA.
- Calls grow for Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) to resign.
- Congressman Al Green (D-TX) says he’s forcing an impeachment vote next week.
- Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) stands up for endangered species.
- Guess who’s not going to today’s WH Christmas party?
- Who will replace Matt Lauer on the TODAY show? Two well-known POC are in the mix.
- Meet the first Minnesota judge of Hmong descent.
- Mexico’s TV Azteca sells its US network.
- WH Deputy Press Sec makes history aboard Air Force One.
- NFL offers big bucks to stop protests but some players aren’t biting.
- CBC members release tech sector diversity report.
- Meet the NoVo Foundation’s new program officer.
- Hogan Lovells adds to its government relations team.
- After backlash, Wells Fargo commits $50 million to Native American/Alaska Native communities.
- Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) intros legislation to close lobbyists loophole.
- Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) threatens to undo any new rules if Leandra English becomes head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Immigrant at center of debate 'Sanctuary Cities' acquitted in San Francisco.
- Following an incident with Tamika Mallory, the NAACP issued a travel warning against American Airlines. Their employees will now have to undergo anti-racism training. Read more in Blogs.
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|  | Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) met with actress Edie Falco to discuss legislation to stop the use of animals in military combat training. | |  |
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) on Wednesday meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. | |
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Obama’s World Tour Continues with Stops in Beijing, New Delhi, and Paris
Former President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. During talks in Beijing, Xi made “positive remarks” on what Obama had done over his eight-year presidency to develop ties between the two countries, official news agency Xinhua reported. The meeting was part of Obama’s first trip to Asia since leaving office. Obama arrived in Shanghai on Tuesday, delivering a speech at an event attended by some 2,500 industry executives. Today, Obama hosted a town hall in New Delhi where he interacted with an estimated 280 young leaders from across India. Watch the recording at Obama.org/india. During this morning's conversation with Indian journalist Karan Thapar, POTUS44 quipped that if he only watched Fox News, he may not have voted for himself. "I would watch it and say who is that guy [Obama]? This character Barack was portrayed in weird ways. It is all edited and shaped. ... The point is, you get multiple realities." Obama met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke at the HT Media Leadership Summit, which Modi also attended. He’ll depart India and spend the weekend in Paris where he’ll give a speech at the biannual Les Napoleons summit, a conference for those working in communications. While there, he will also have lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron and, according to reports, Obama will meet with Macron's predecessor, Francois Hollande, as well. More here.
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Lieu and Gallego Warn of North Korea Disaster: Millions Could Die
A war with North Korea would be hell: millions could die. That’s the name of an opinion piece penned by military veterans Congressmen Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Rubén Gallego (D-AZ). Alarmed by the president's comments and the prospect of imminent war with North Korea, the Congressmen asked the Defense Department in October for an estimate of the human and military costs of such a conflict. The Beat DC reported this, and the Congressmen say the response was chilling. According to a Congressional Research Service report, in just the first few days of fighting, as many as 300,000 people could perish. The Joint Chiefs warn that there is a strong reason to suspect that North Korea would choose to make use of its stocks of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons in a conflict. "One of the main reasons we ran for Congress as proud veterans was to prevent more young Americans from dying on foreign battlefields because of the mistakes of our nation's political leaders. In confronting the growing threat posed by North Korea, the American people and our military deserve an administration committed to exhausting all options before resorting to military force." Read their full piece here.
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Scott and Takano Join Senators to Boost Overtime Pay
Congressmen Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to make at least four million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. They are joined by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) -- who is leading the effort -- and Patty Murray (D-WA) in the Restoring Overtime Pay Act, which would increase the overtime salary level from $23,660 per year to $48,412 per year. This bill codifies the Obama administration’s 2016 overtime rule. However, an August 2017 ruling out of a federal district court in Texas has prevented the rule from being enforced. The Trump administration has signaled it is considering lowering the overtime salary level. This means that compared to the 2016 rule, fewer workers would get the pay they have earned. Due to this uncertainty, the members introduced the bill to finally increase what they call an outdated salary level. More here.
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Hope for “Dreamers” As Budget Negotiations Continue
Budget negotiations on a spending bill were being stalled by the future of "Dreamers" and other DACA recipients -- several members said they won’t vote on a budget deal unless there’s a deal. And since Republicans need Democratic votes on the budget, dozens of House Republicans are preparing a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urging a fix for the young immigrants. CHC Chair Congresswoman Michelle Luján Grisham (D-NM) says she isn’t interested in any budget legislation that doesn’t include a DACA remedy, but told GOPers working on the letter that, "If you need any help we are right here." The Hill reports that after a long talk on the House floor with Congressmen Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) said, "we're trying out to figure out how we get there … Sometimes in politics, you know how you get things done? When everybody sees the dam's gonna bust.” Meanwhile,Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) on Thursday reiterated that he would not vote for a budget bill without a fix. "This is not just a priority for Democrats. Congress has been debating this Dreamer issue for 16 years, the time to solve it is now," adding that while there are several versions of DACA legislation -- including his own -- he would support "any of them" to ensure there is a permanent fix for "Dreamers." More here.
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Congressman Jimmy Gómez (D-CA) on Wednesday at a task force discussing infrastructure projects in the country. | |  | Paris Dennard with Eric Trump celebrating the first anniversary of the Trump election. | |
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Calls for Conyers’ Resignation Grow
House Congressional leadership has joined the list of members calling for the resignation of Congressman John Conyers (D-MI). After Marion Brown, the former staffer with whom Conyers settled a sexual harassment claim in 2015, broke the non-disclosure agreement on the TODAY show on Thursday to talk about her experiences, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC), and DCCC Chair Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), among others, called for Conyers to resign. As of this morning, Conyers’ attorney says he will not resign, though sources say the Congressman will not seek re-election in wake of the claims. Some are also questioning the racial dynamics of the way that sexual harassment allegations against Conyers and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) are being handled. This sticky situation just keeps getting stickier. More here.
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Green to Force Impeachment Vote Next Week
Congressman Al Green (D-TX) said Thursday that he will force a House floor vote to impeach Donald Trump next week. The actual House vote will likely only be a procedural vote, but it will still serve as the first referendum in Congress to impeach the president. "I refuse to stand idly by as a billionaire bigot does irreparable harm to my country. A billionaire bigot who tolerates the KKK, but won’t tolerate Islam. A billionaire bigot who tolerates anti-Semitism, racism, sexism, ethnocentrism, xenophobia and homophobia," he said. The impeachment effort, however, is sure to fail. The House GOP majority is unlikely to go along, though it's unclear how they would move to dismiss Green's resolution. Additionally, many Dems think it's premature to push impeachment at this point. More here.
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Booker Stands Up for Endangered Species
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, led 30 of his Democratic colleagues on Thursday in urging Senate leadership to protect endangered species in the year-end spending bill being negotiated ahead of next Friday’s government funding deadline. The letter comes a week after the Senate Committee on Appropriations released its FY2018 recommendations for the departments of the Interior, Environmental Protection, and related agencies, which included a number of provisions – such as funding cuts and court overrides – that would weaken the Endangered Species Act. “Now, more than ever, we need a strong, fully funded, and thoroughly enforced Endangered Species Act – a law which has prevented 99 percent of the species under its care from going extinct,” the Senators wrote. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) were among the legislators who signed the letter. More here.
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Scott, Butterfield, and Lee Release Tech Sector Diversity Report
On Thursday, Congressmen Bobby Scott (D-VA) and G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), along with Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released a Government Accountability Office report, "Diversity in the Technology Sector: Federal Agencies Could Improve Oversight of Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements." The report found that the environment and access to these opportunities have not improved in more than a decade for women, Black, and Hispanic workers, and that there remains a persistent lack of racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the technology workforce. The legislators say that technology firms have explained away their poor workforce diversity performance by claiming it is simply a pipeline problem; however, the evidence does not support this claim. Hispanic workers represent 10%, and Black workers 7%, of Bachelor's and Master's in technology degrees, yet they comprise 5% or less of the professionals and mid-level managers in the leading technology companies. See the full report here.
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|  | Surgeon General Jerome Adams in Atlanta with U.S. Public Health Service officers LDCR Odom and LT Tuff. | |  | Public Welfare Foundation's CEO Candice C. Jones with UnidosUS CEO Janet Murguía. | |
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Petty Party
The White House holiday party for members of the press used to be a time- honored tradition where Beltway operatives set aside politics to raise a glass to the season. Not anymore. The one-time evening engagement is happening today at 2P. But don’t expect to see CNN contributor and 20-year American Urban Radio Networks White House correspondent April Ryan. She was not invited for the first time in the WH covering five different administrations. Asked whether she knew why she was left off the invitation list, she told WaPo on Tuesday, “I don’t think I was overlooked. I think they don’t like me. For whatever reason, they have disdain for me.” Under President Barack Obama, the WH told news outlets they had a certain number of slots available, and then let them choose who could go. CNN has declined to attend today's gathering as well, so don’t expect to see Jim Acosta there either. The WH is also breaking tradition by not having photos with guests and the First Couple. So an afternoon party with WH Press Sec Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Donald Trump, and crew? So lit! More here.
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WH Deputy Press Sec Makes History Aboard Air Force One
When Donald Trump flew to Missouri on Wednesday, he had Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah in tow. Halfway to St. Louis, Shah, the highest-ranking Indian American ever in the White House press office, gaggled with the traveling press corps, making history as the first Indian American to ever do so aboard Air Force One. The Cornell University grad was previously Director of Opposition Research at the RNC. "It's awesome. This is a lot of fun to represent the president, to represent his views not just to a domestic and international audience. What I did earlier was a little bit about developing our message. This is about delivering the message," he told a group of Indian journalists recently. More here.
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Holder Narrates Film About Barbados Freedom Fighter
Not only is Eric Holder in talks with CBS about a drama based on his life -- as previously reported by The Beat DC -- but the former Attorney General is also narrating a docu-drama. Barrow: Freedom Fighter tells the story of Errol Walton Barrow who successfully led Barbados to independence in 1966 after more than 300 years as a British colony. Holder, whose father is from Barbados, also serves as the film’s Executive Producer. The film premiered Thursday night in NYC at the African Diaspora Film Festival. Producers of the 77-minute film hope it will eventually reach network television in North America and Europe. See the trailer here.
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The Rundown host Robin Thede with Questlove following a taping of Questlove Supreme. | |  |
Rev. Al Sharpton ran into NJ Governor-elect Phil Murphy on the way to his 30 Rock office. | |
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Craig Melvin or Ann Curry to Replace Lauer?
With Matt Lauer out at the TODAY show, some are saying anchor Craig Melvin may fill the slot. He’s already the anchor of the Saturday edition of the show and after the Megyn Kelly hire/Ann Curry and Tamron Hall fire, communities of color have long given the morning show the side eye. Melvin, a South Carolina native and Wofford College grad, is just one name being considered. Some are calling for the return of Curry, who joined NBC News in 1990 and in 2011 became the co-host of Today alongside Lauer. And we all remember that painfully awkward tearful goodbye when she was fired from the show after less than a year. The tweets seem to have cast their vote for Melvin, but we’d be happy with any choice that reflects a commitment to diversity. More here.
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NYT Hires New Reporter
Kendra Pierre-Louis has joined the NYT as a reporter. The independent journalist’s work has been featured in FiveThirtyEight, WaPo, Newsweek, Modern Farmer, and Slate. She has written extensively about the intersection of people with their environment, and has incorporated visual reporting. She is also the author of the book, Green Washed: Why We Can't Buy Our Way to a Green Planet. The NYC native graduated from Cornell University and then earned two Master’s -- one from the School of International Training, and the other from MIT. Congrats, Kendra! More here.
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Mexico’s TV Azteca Sells U.S. Network
Mexico’s TV Azteca has sold its U.S. network Azteca América to HC2 Network Inc. in a transaction that includes a seven-year programming licensing and broadcast services agreement. The deal gives HC2 access to TV Azteca’s current programming and library in Mexico, including entertainment shows, network and local news, as well as telenovelas and other scripted series. HC2 will keep the Azteca América name, as well as U.S. staff involved in programming, marketing, advertising sales, finance, and operations. Manuel Abud, President and CEO of Azteca América since 2014, will remain at the helm of the network. More here.
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|  | Armstrong Williams with HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson at the new Museum of the Bible in DC for a taping of The Armstrong Williams Show. | |  |
Alex Nogales, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mickey Ibarra, President of the Ibarra Strategy Group, and Paula Kerger, President & CEO of the Public Broadcasting Service, on Wednesday evening at the NHMC Impact Awards. | |
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MN Appoints First Judge of Hmong Descent
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (D) has appointed attorney Sophia Vuelo to the bench, making history as she will be state’s first judge of Hmong descent and only the second in the country. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Vuelo obtained her JD from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She worked as a Public Defender before launching her own firm in 2006. As for Dayton, he’s no stranger to diversity. Past picks include the state Supreme Court’s first African American woman (he has now named two), the first Native American woman, and the first openly gay Justice. The Supreme Court has a female majority as well. Dayton has also appointed the state’s first Hispanic appellate court judge. More here.
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Ursula Burns Chairs Selection Committee for Mayors Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that former Xerox Chair and CEO and current Uber Board Member Ursula Burns will co-chair a selection for the 2017 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to uncover inventive ideas that confront the toughest problems U.S. cities currently face. More than 320 cities are taking part in this year's competition. The applications offer a snapshot of the top three issues facing urban leaders: Health (15%), Youth (13%), and Citizen Engagement (10%).“It is incredibly exciting to see cities embracing technology and innovation to address today's most pressing challenges," said Burns. She will be joined by Former Ambassador Caroline Kennedy as co-chair, as well as committee members Kimberly Bryant, Founder & CEO of Black Girls CODE; Anna Deavere Smith, Actress, Playwright, and Professor; former Miami Mayor Manny Díaz; former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy; HuffPost Founder Arianna Huffington; and former HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, among others. Click here to see full list.
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Meet the NoVo Foundation’s New Program Officer
Maheen Kaleem is joining the NoVo Foundation as a Program Officer in their Initiative to End Violence Against Girls and Women. Kaleem was previously a staff attorney at Rights4Girls, where she focused on the intersection of child sex trafficking and juvenile justice. The Georgetown Law School grad served as the first-responder for Alameda County’s pilot program for Sexually Abused and Commercially Exploited Youth/Safe Place Alternative initiative and was previously a Public Interest Fellow at Georgetown Law. Kaleem is an alumna of the Equal Justice Works Fellowship, the Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellowship, and the National Juvenile Justice Network’s Youth Justice Leadership Institute. Learn more about her here.
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Zapien Joins Hogan Lovells
Ivan Zapien has joined Hogan Lovells’ Government Relations and Policy Advocacy practice as a Partner in the DC office. Zapien joins the firm after serving as the Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Walmart in Mexico City and as Vice President for Walmart’s Federal Government Relations team. The Catholic University, George Washington, and University of Arizona grad served as Chief of Staff to Senator Robert Menéndez (D-NJ) until early 2008 and oversaw support for the Senator's tenure as Chair of the DSCC and Co-Chair of the Senate Hispanic Task Force. Zapien also served as National Outreach Director of the House Democratic Caucus and as Executive Director of the Hispanic Leadership Council of the Democratic National Committee. ¡Felicidades Ivan! Más aquí.
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Fundraiser Mariko Broz with Congressman André Carson (D-IN) enjoying JAY-Z on Wednesday night in DC. | |  | Patrick Gaspard being greeted by a Mobutu Sese Seko impersonator in Kinshasa. | |
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Wells Fargo Commits $50 Million To American Indian/Alaska Native Communities
After facing heavy backlash and a divestiture movement over its role as a lender to the Dakota Access Pipeline project, Wells Fargo has announced a five-year, $50 million commitment to help address the economic, social, and environmental needs of American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The commitment includes support for efforts aimed at increasing awareness of American Indian/Alaska Native culture, history, and contributions. Based on concerns raised by tribal stakeholders, the commitment will focus on providing support in three areas: environmental sustainability, including renewable energy and clean water projects; economic empowerment, including down payment assistance, capacity building for community development financial institutions, and support for financial and postsecondary education initiatives; and diversity and social inclusion, including leadership and career development training as well as cultural awareness and language preservation programs. More here.
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NFL Offers $100 Million to End Protests
The NFL has proposed partnering with its players to effect social justice change, submitting a proposal to players that included close to $100 million in funding for causes considered critically important to African American communities. In a statement, the NFL said, "The NFL hopes this effort will effectively end the peaceful-yet-controversial movement that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started when he refused to stand for the national anthem last season." But not all players are willing to sell their rights to protest inequality. Miami Dolphins Safety Michael Thomas and 49ers Safety Eric Reid tweeted identical messages Wednesday indicating that they are withdrawing from the Players Coalition, a group of players that negotiated directly with the league office on these issues. Meanwhile, Kaepernick has received the 2017 Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, an honor awarded annually to athletes who demonstrate "the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy" and who use "sports as a platform for changing the world." Last year's award was shared by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown, and Bill Russell. More here.
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Admin Omits POC, LGBTQ Community from World AIDS Day Proclamation
Today is World AIDS Day, and yesterday, Donald Trump issued a proclamation ahead of the day. Unlike statements issued during the Obama administration, Donald Trump’s proclamation did not mention the LGBTQ community or people of color -- who are more affected by the virus than other groups in the U.S. The CDC reports that African Americans account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses, those living with HIV, and those ever diagnosed with AIDS, compared to other races/ethnicities. In 2015, African Americans accounted for 45% of HIV diagnoses, though they make up 12% of the population. Hispanics/Latinos accounted for about one-quarter of all new diagnoses, despite being 18% of the total U.S. population. African American gay and bisexual men are more affected by HIV than any other group in the country. More than 10,000 African American gay and bisexual men received an HIV diagnosis in 2015. Read more here.
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|  | Tell us how you really feel, Bakari Sellers. The South Carolina native held down Clemson between flights. | |  |
HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen with actor Irrfan Khan in Mumbai. | |
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Cortez Masto Intros Legislation to Eliminate Subsidies for Lobbyists
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced legislation to repeal the tax deduction for local lobbying expenses. Under current law, businesses are prohibited from deducting their lobbying expenses when they attempt to influence federal and state lawmakers, but a loophole still allows for these same corporations to deduct for local lobbying expenses. This bill would close this loophole and eliminate taxpayer subsidies for lobbyists. "It’s time we eliminate loopholes that put everyday Americans on the hook for special interests’ lobbying and backroom deals. The tax code doesn’t allow big corporations to write off their federal lobbying expenses and it shouldn’t allow corporations to deduct lobbying to influence local policy," Masto said. More here.
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Cruz, Senate GOP Threaten to Undo Any New CFPB Rules If English Prevails
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and seven of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to Donald Trump’s appointed Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Mick Mulvaney announcing that they would work to invalidate any new rules issued should Leandra English prevail in her attempts to serve as the Bureau’s Acting Director. English is the designated representative of former CFPB Director Richard Cordray -- the law establishing the CFPB allotted Cordray to appoint an Acting Director. “Unfortunately, this rogue employee is trying to follow former CFPB Director Cordray’s example and run the agency as an unaccountable fourth branch of government,” the Senators wrote. “Should this employee prevail in court and successfully serve as Acting Director, we would support legislative efforts to invalidate any new rules finalized by the agency during this employee’s service, including the use of the Congressional Review Act.” Cruz also urged Congress to pass his legislation abolishing the CFBP. Read more here.
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New Contract Awarded to Install Tarps in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Mobile District of Alabama, awarded a $93 million shared-capacity contract to Power & Instrumentation Services Inc. and Ceres Caribe Inc., for additional support for a temporary roofing mission commonly known as Operation Blue Roof. Operation Blue Roof is a mission managed by USACE for FEMA that provides homeowners affected by a disaster with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover their damaged roofs until arrangements can be made for permanent repairs. The temporary roofs are being installed primarily by local employees. The current contractor, Ceres Environmental, is averaging close to 90% local hires of the roughly 1,300 people it has working in the program. More here.
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Jury Acquits Mexican at Center of Heated Immigration Debate
A jury in San Francisco on Thursday acquitted José Inés García Zárate of murder and manslaughter charges in the 2015 death of Kathryn Steinle. García Zárate is an undocumented immigrant who had been previously deported five times, and Steinle’s killing was used by Donald Trump during the presidential campaign as part of his hardline stance on undocumented immigration. In June, the House approved Kate’s Law, a bill that would stiffen penalties for immigrants caught re-entering the country after being deported, but the bill has stalled in the Senate. Not surprisingly, Trump tweeted on Thursday night his displeasure with the ruling, saying “A disgraceful verdict in the Kate Steinle case! No wonder the people of our Country are so angry with Illegal Immigration.” García Zárate acknowledged firing the weapon but said it was an accident, and his lawyers had argued that his immigration status had nothing to do with the case. More here.
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| FOMO Sunday, December 3rd, 5P: Comunicad is hosting Hope for the Holidays, a Christmas fundraiser to buy gifts and toys for the children in Puerto Rico. Taberna del Alabardero Restaurant, 1776 I Street, N.W., Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, December 6th, 6P: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute holiday reception in honor of retiring Hispanic members of Congress. Library of Congress, Madison Hall, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, December 6th, 6P: The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee 2044 Leadership Council holiday party. To RSVP contact: Gisele Aceves at gaceves@dscc.org or 202.545.3565
Thursday, December 7th, 6P: The Ladies of Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Metro DC Chapter’s 15th Annual Holiday Party. SAX Lounge 734 11th Street, N.W. Click here to RSVP.
Monday, December 11th, 6P: A reception with former Attorney General Eric Holder in support of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Click here to RSVP. Location provided upon RSVP.
Monday, December 11th, 6P: The Hispanic Lobbyists Association hosts its annual holiday party. UPS Townhouse 421 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, December 13th, 2P: The Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls is hosting a roundtable discussion, Leading From The Black: How Black Women Lead Even When Ignored. 2168 Rayburn HOB. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Wednesday, December 13th, 5P: Join Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL) for her Ho Ho Harley Holiday Reception and fundraiser. 413 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. To RSVP, contact Caroline Stonecipher or Randy Broz at: 202.403.0606 or Caroline@ABCConsultingDC.com.
Thursday, December 14th, 6P: Solidarity Strategies hosts a Holiday Fiesta. Invite only.
Saturday, December 16th, 8P: The National Black MBA DC Chapter Annual Holiday Party. Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E Street, N.W. Click here to purchase tickets.
April 19, 2018: The University of North Dakota sponsors a conference on the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Standing Rock protests. Click here for more information.
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