Tim Scott teams with Cortez Masto and Bob Menendez probes CFPB over Equifax
Tim Scott teams with Cortez Masto and Bob Menendez probes CFPB over Equifax
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February 09, 2018
Cleaver Questions Bitcoin, Raj Shah Takes Questions, and Omarosa Versus Everybody
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While you were sleeping, the government shutdown. The second shutdown in three weeks came after Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) held up the vote to protest budget deficits that would balloon under the agreement. In the end, the House followed the Senate in approving a far-reaching budget deal which will increase federal spending by about $300 billion. The bill also calls for raising the debt ceiling until March 2019 and includes nearly $90 billion in disaster aid. On Monday, the Senate opens up the immigration debate, and it’s expected to last all week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) teed up the discussion, setting up a chance for both sides to offer amendments that will compete for 60 votes. But the House is the deciding factor. The lower chamber will have to act quickly to reach a resolution by the March 5th deadline imposed by Donald Trump, or they risk the deportation of roughly 700,000 “Dreamers.” Stay with us. We’ll be tracking the debate. Also, it’s tax season. And the White House has announced Trump's intent to nominate tax attorney Charles "Chuck" Rettig to lead the IRS. In a completely unrelated question, does the head of the IRS have access to anyone’s tax returns? Even the president of the United States? #AskingForAFriend. It’s finally Friday! What a week. Be sure to tune in on Sunday, when I’ll join the table with Joy-Ann Reid on MSNBC’s AM Joy. We’re kicking off the weekend with this...
  • Members have questions for WH CoS John Kelly about the allegations of domestic abuse against Rob Porter.
  • What’s going on with the Equifax investigation? Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) wants to know.
  • Raj Shah recap -- first Indian American at the WH press podium.
  • Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) rains on Trump’s parade.
  • Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) presses Bitcoin to ensure extremist groups don’t use cryptocurrency.
  • Nomarosa. That’s all.
  • Congresswomen Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI) intro legislation in response to fake missile alert.
  • Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Tim Scott (R-SC) push for an investigation into Olympic committee.
  • Tri-Caucus members help intro bill to protect journos.
  • DCCC Chair Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) adds his GOP counterpart to the list of targeted races.
  • OH congressional race turns ugly with allegations of stalking.
  • National Hispanic Media Coalition names new board members.
  • Investigative journalism group in Puerto Rico sues over number of post-Hurricane Maria deaths.
  • Check out who are the finalists for the National Mall’s first-ever memorial to Native American vets.
  • Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) is not giving up asking about the WH security clearance process.
  • Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduces a bill to have a statue erected in Capitol of the first Black woman in Congress.
  • If you’re keeping count, T-minus one week for Black Panther. Jamil Smith offers perspective in TIME. Check it out in Blogs.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) on Tuesday celebrating her birthday with her favorite kind of cake: chocolate with chocolate icing.
Hoboken, NJ Mayor Ravinder Bhalla on Wednesday in DC with DNC Vice Chair Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) at the 2018 Democratic Caucus Issues Conference.
Members Have Questions for Kelly
On Thursday, Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) led a letter with members Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) asking White House Chief of Staff John Kelly to explain when he had knowledge of the allegations of domestic abuse by White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter and the actions he took given that knowledge. According to reports, Porter’s allegedly abusive behavior was the reason he was unable to obtain a permanent security clearance, yet apparently, Kelly defended him, promoted him, and urged him to stay. “We are appalled by your dismissive statement, following the first reports of abuse allegations, that Rob Porter is a “man of true integrity” and that you were “proud to serve alongside him,’” the members wrote. “Everything about these troubling reports violates American moral values, ethical principles, and core tenets of national security. It is imperative that Congress and the American people construct a clear timeline of events.” Stay tuned to The Beat DC to see if they get a response. Read the full text of the letter here.
Bob Menéndez Asks CFPB -- What’s Up With That Equifax Investigation?
On Thursday, Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined a group of 31 senators in demanding answers to reports that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has halted its investigation into how Equifax failed to protect the personal data of over 145 million Americans. In September 2017, the consumer credit reporting agency revealed that millions of its US users had their personal information, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, and addresses, compromised from mid-May through July 2017. It took about six weeks for Equifax to publicly announce the breach, during which time three executives sold nearly $2 million worth of the company’s shares. “We are deeply troubled by recent news reports that, under Director [Mick] Mulvaney’s leadership, the CFPB has stopped its investigation into the Equifax breach,” the Senators wrote. “The CFPB is currently the only federal agency with supervisory authority over the largest consumer reporting agencies. Consumer reporting agencies and the data they collect play a central role in consumers’ access to credit and the fair and competitive pricing of that credit. Therefore, the CFPB has a clear duty to supervise consumer reporting agencies, investigate how this breach has or will harm consumers, and bring enforcement actions as necessary.” According to reports, CFPB has not issued any subpoenas, nor has it sought testimony from key executives at Equifax or proceeded with on-site examinations. More here.
Veasey Rains on Trump’s PARADE
Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX)
yesterday introduced the PARADE Act -- which stands for “Preventing Allocation of Resources for Absurd Defense Expenditures” -- aimed at preventing the president or the Defense Department from using taxpayer funds for a military parade. “I know we are all beyond thankful for the sacrifices our military make on behalf of our country every day. An expensive political ploy whose sole aim is to boost Trump’s approval ratings is an insult to their service and detracts from resources needed to provide meaningful assistance to veterans and current service members,” Veasey said. “At a time of increased global tensions, now is not a time to politicize our troops.” He then goes on to list all of the other priorities - - including increasing military pay, hiring more VA doctors, and helping military spouses get better employment -- where Veasey believes the money could be better spent. Learn more here.
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro out to dinner Wednesday night in DC with brother Congressman Joaquín Castro (D-TX).
Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA) on Tuesday at a rally outside the Capitol in support of legislation to help "Dreamers."
Cleaver’s Cryptocurrency Concerns
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO)
sent letters to the Bitcoin Foundation and the Chamber of Digital Commerce asking them to do more to prevent extremist groups from using cryptocurrency to fund campaigns of hate and violence. Following the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA last year, digital payment companies have worked to prevent their platforms from being utilized by hateful or violent extremists. Many of these far-right groups have increasingly relied on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. White supremacy leader Richard Spencer has stated that “Bitcoin is the currency of the alt-right.” Cleaver wrote that "[i]t is clear to me that cryptocurrency technology has the opportunity to play an influential role in finance as technology evolves. However, we must be diligent in ensuring this technology is not being used to support groups that wage campaigns of hate, abuse, anti-Semitism, discrimination, or violence.” See the letters here and learn more here.
Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa Intro Bill in Response to False Missile Alert
Congresswomen Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
and Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI) are introducing the Civil Defense Accountability Bill to ensure more transparency in the investigation into Hawaii’s false missile alert on January 13th. It would require federal agencies to publish and provide to Congress an online report detailing their actions during the false missile alert and corrective measures to prevent future false alarms. It would also require officials to lay out their current notification protocols for ballistic missile threats. “In the weeks since the false alarm, we have heard confusing, often conflicting accounts from state officials about what went wrong and who is responsible,” Hanabusa said in a statement. “The public deserves a transparent, accurate accounting, like the one recently completed by the Federal Communications Commission, so we can make corrections and move forward.” Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) also introduced legislation that would require the federal government to take responsibility for alerting the public should a missile attack actually happen. More here.

Catherine Cortez Masto and Tim Scott Push for Investigation Into Olympic Committee
Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
and Tim Scott (R-SC) have joined a bipartisan group of Senators calling for a special investigation into the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics after former team doctor Larry Nassar was found guilty in multiple cases of sexual abuse of young and aspiring athletes over several decades. The committee aims to find out the extent to which these organizations were complicit in the criminal or negligent behavior of their employees. The lawmakers also want the committee to find and recommend solutions to the failures of the organizations that allowed the sexual abuse to go on for so long. They are joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Thom Tillis (R-NC). “They are complicit in perpetuating the abuse of scores of young girls, and there are still many unanswered questions as to how they allowed this to happen for decades," Cortez Masto said. Scott added that the timing of the calls for an investigation before the official opening of the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea is not lost on lawmakers, saying that the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics "clearly failed our athletes." More here.
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Ben Ray Luján Expands Target Lists and Aims for His Counterpart
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chair Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has expanded the DCCC's battleground and is now targeting 98 Republican seats and three open Democratic seats, bringing the total to 101 -- the largest in a decade. New targets push Dems even deeper into GOP territory in South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Texas. Members in their crosshairs include Congressmen Chris Smith (R-NJ), Sean Duffy (R-WI), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Andy Harris (R-MD), John Carter (R-TX), and Don Young (R-AK). Also, in a gangster move, National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) has landed on the list. In the words of Omar from The Wire, “shoot at the king and you best not miss.” Sounds like Luján plans on hitting all targets. Speaking about the GOP’s outlook for 2018, he said simply, “They should do some re-evaluating.” If you’re keeping count, Dems need to flip 24 seats to win back the majority in the House. Inside Elections rates the aforementioned races that the DCCC is targeting as 'Solid Republican.' More here.
OH Congressional Race Kicks Off With Stalking Accusations
Earlier this month we told you about 35-year-old Democrat Aftab Pureval, who officially launched his challenge against Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) last week. And already, the race has turned ugly. On Monday, Pureval reported to police the “menacing by stalking” of his fiancée, Whitney Whitis, outside her Cincinnati home. Pureval and Whitis moved to a home inside the district in downtown Cincinnati. Whitis has put the previous house -- where Pureval alleges she was stalked and which was outside the district -- up for sale. Two days before Pureval formally announced his run, he said “unknown suspects” had been sitting outside her house at all hours of the day, attempting to photograph Whitis and had come on to the property, banging loudly on the door, yelling, and attempting to photograph through the windows. The Chabot campaign told the Cincinnati Business Courier that it sent volunteers last Thursday to the house to see if Pureval still lived there, but had refrained from doing so since then. Pureval, a former Procter & Gamble attorney and federal prosecutor, appears to be formidable. In an ordinary year, Ohio’s 1st Congressional District, which is gerrymandered to include large swathes of GOP-friendly suburbs and exurbs, would be a longshot for Dems. But in this midterm election year, the district is in play. More here.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) on Tuesday wearing red in support of full funding for Community Health Centers nationwide.
Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) grabbing some breakfast last Friday with Sanjay Poonen, COO of VMware.
National Hispanic Media Coalition Names New Board Members
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) has named two new members to its Business Advisory Board. Beatriz Acevedo, President and Founding Partner of mitú, and Philip Sánchez, VP and Relationship Manager at City National Bank, are the latest additions to the 14-member business advisory board. The board is comprised of prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs committed to promoting a more accurate representation of Latinos in media, and increasing the ranks of Latinos in on-screen and behind-the-camera roles in film and television. Members are actively engaged in event planning, resource development, and fundraising. "Beatriz and Philip bring to our Business Advisory Board diverse and valuable perspectives of the business side of entertainment,” said Alex Nogales, NHMC President & CEO. “Their insights, experience and reputation in the industry add a unique dimension to the board and will play a key role in furthering NHMC’s mission.” More here.
Journos Sue Puerto Rico Over Maria Death Reporting
Citing a right to “public information and high public interest for Puerto Rico,” the Center for Investigative Journalism in San Juan has sued the head of the island’s Demographic Registry for not providing accurate, statistical updates about deaths that occurred after Hurricane Maria, reports Latino USA. Despite stories by the outlet and Latino Rebels, as well as the NYT showing that there were 1,194 more deaths in September and October 2017 -- the months immediately following the storm -- when compared to 2016, the PR government’s official death count is at 64. The lawsuit calls for the Demographic Registry to provide the total number of 2017 deaths in an updated database, as well as detailed death certificate information since September 18, 2017, including burial and cremation requests to funeral homes and government agencies. Read more here.
Tri-Caucus Members Co-Sponsor Bill to Protect Journos
Legislation introduced on the Hill this week would make it a federal crime to purposely cause bodily harm to a journalist in the course of reporting or in a way intended to intimidate them from news gathering for a media organization. Legislators say the Journalist Protection Act was born from the Trump administration fostering a hostile and anti-media environment throughout the country. The bill’s sponsor, Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), is joined by fellow Dem co-sponsors Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), André Carson (D-IN), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D- DC), Darren Soto (D-FL), Bobby Rush (D-IL), Gwen Moore (D-WI), José Serrano (D-NY), Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), David Cicilline (D-RI), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI). More here.
Author and teenage activist Marley Dias last week with Melissa Harris-Perry touting her book, Marley Dias Gets It Done.
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) speaking on Monday at the USC Bedrosian Center in LA about the FBI’s Black Identity Extremist report and the unconstitutional targeting of young Black activists.
Omarosa Performance Scores Headlines -- Her Ultimate Goal
In news that’s likely surprising to no one, Omarosa bridges scandal and pageantry and successfully lands her name in the headlines again in a medium for which she seems best suited -- reality TV. During Thursday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother, she performed a tearful confession for fellow contestant Ross Mathews, painting a bleak picture of the West Wing. “No, it’s not going to be okay, it’s not. It’s so bad.” She goes on in martyrdom to another fellow contestant saying, “It’s just been so incredibly hard to shoulder what I shouldered because I was so loyal to a person and I didn’t realize that by being loyal to him it was going to make me lose a hundred other friends.” When asked if she would ever vote for Trump again, she replied “God no, never. In a million years, never.” Fake tears last night? Fake news now? You decide. And to help, here’s a clip of Omarosa gleefully bragging about everyone who would have to “bow down” to Donald Trump.
Raj Shah Makes Debut at White House Press Briefing
On Thursday, Raj Shah became the first Indian American to brief the press at the White House. It was no easy debut. He faced questions about ousted WH staffer Rob Porter -- who is accused of abusing both of his ex-wives -- ousted WH staffer Omarosa, DACA, and a host of other challenges that have rocked this administration since Trump assumed office. Let’s deal with the Omarosa exchange first. A reporter asked Shah about the White House’s reaction to comments made by the former aide on Celebrity Big Brother where she said, she is “haunted by the president’s tweets.” She described the situation inside the White House as “bad” and said it is not going to be okay. Shah replied said no one took her comments very seriously. “Omarosa was fired three times on the Apprentice and this was the fourth time we let her go. She had limited contact with the president while here. She has no contact now.” Then WH Reporter April Ryan pressed Shah on his claims that the White House takes domestic violence seriously. “Why did this administration close the Violence Against Women Office when he became president last year? He defunded it and everything. And also, he shut down the Women and Girls Office as well.” Shah was unable to answer, offering this, “I don’t know, specifically, why those specific offices may have been closed.” When asked about DACA and what’s going to happen if Congress hasn’t moved by the approaching March 5th deadline, Shah replied, “We fully expect Congress to take action on the president’s immigration reform framework.” Standing at that podium is no easy task. Under this administration, it’s even more daunting. See the full briefing here
Congressman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) last week working as a clerk at the A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands as part of his "Job for a Day" endeavor. (Photo Credit: Sandra Emerson)
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) meeting on Wednesday with former Ukraine Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
See the Finalists for the National Mall’s First Memorial to Native American Veterans
On Wednesday, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) shared five potential concepts for the permanent monument that will eventually stand on its grounds, designed by artists who responded to an open-to-all, international design competition the museum launched last fall. A jury of Native and non-Native artists, designers, scholars, and veterans selected the five designs out of 120 submissions from around the world. To help guide that process, NMAI had established an advisory committee, comprised of Native veterans and tribal leaders from across the country, which had traveled for nearly two years to speak to different Native communities to seek their feedback on what the memorial should express. The official competition guidelines asked that proposals reflect Native spirituality; honor American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiians; and not include markers of specific tribal identification, among other stipulations. The visions of the finalists -- three of whom are Native American (and two on the same team) -- vary widely in style. See them here.
Cummings Pushes for ‘Credible Oversight’ of WH Security Clearances
Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD)
keeps pressing on the security clearance process for the Trump White House. Cummings, the Ranking Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC), calling on him to “finally begin conducting credible oversight of the security clearance process” at the White House. Citing many irregularities that have been reported over the past year -- including Trump’s advisor on all things, son-in-law Jared Kushner -- Cummings renewed his push after reports that WH Staff Secretary Robert Porter retained his position even after being denied a permanent security clearance due to domestic violence allegations. “If you had agreed to any of our previous requests for information on these matters, the White House would have been required to answer key questions about why Mr. Porter was denied a final security clearance, who at the White House was aware of this information, and how Mr. Porter was allowed to remain in his position,” Cummings wrote. “Instead, because of your multiple refusals, we did not find out about any of these issues until they were reported in the press. In this and many, many other areas, it appears that the Oversight Committee has constructed a wall around the White House in order to prevent any credible oversight whatsoever.” Read the full letter here.
Yvette Clarke Wants to Erect Shirley Chisholm Statue in Capitol
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) introduced legislation to have a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to serve in Congress, to be erected in the Capitol. “This tribute would honor Shirley Chisholm and her remarkable contributions in the U.S. Capitol, alongside other outstanding Americans who shaped our nation’s history, such as the late President George Washington and civil rights icon Rosa Parks,” Clarke said in a statement. “A Shirley Chisholm statute would forever be a legacy to an extraordinary woman and political powerhouse who helped those who were vulnerable and underrepresented.” Clarke introduced the legislation on the House floor in January and it was referred to the House Committee on Administration. More here.
FOMO
Today, 8:30A: The Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project Economic Summit. Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street, NYC. Click here for more information.
Sunday, February 11th, 3:30P: A reception in support of NM congressional candidate Deb Haaland. Bistro 360, 1800 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. RSVP to Ja’el Daniely at 804.677.1313 or jrdaniely@gmail.com.
Monday, February 12th, 9:30A: The 2018 State of Indian Nations Address, delivered by Jefferson Keel, President of the National Congress of American Indians. A free ticketed event with limited seating. Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Click here for more information.
Monday, February 12th, 5:30P: Young Professional for Deb hosts a reception and fundraiser for NM congressional candidate Deb Haaland. 420 South Capitol Street, S.E. RSVP to Jennifer Van der Heide at jennifer@DebForCongress.com. 
Monday, February 12th, 7:30P: Pop Up Magazine - A Night of Live Stories, Winter Issue. A night of stories about the fascinating world around us. With photography, film, radio, and original music all mixed together and performed live onstage by a big cast of talented people. Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street, N.W. Click here to purchase tickets.
Tuesday, February 13th - Thursday, February 15th: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2018 Conference and Awards Gala. Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
Tuesday, February 13th, 12P: The National Hispanic Medical Association is hosting a briefing on Chronic Diseases and Minorities. Rayburn HOB, Room 2045. For more information, email: pmontenegro@nhmamd.org. Click here to RSVP.
Tuesday. February 13th, 5P: A reception and fundraiser for NM congressional candidate Deb Haaland. 224 2nd Street, S.E. RSVP to Drew Prestridge at Drew@DebForCongress.com.
Tuesday, February 13th, 6P: The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts the 9th Annual Avoice Heritage Celebration, "Black Veterans on the Front Lines of History." Naval Heritage Center/United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Tuesday, February 13th, 6:30P: The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and the group Stop Repeating History hold a reception, Japanese American Incarceration to the Muslim Travel Ban: Legislative Fixes for These Dark Times. The documentary, And Then They Came For Us, will be screened at the gathering. Capitol Visitors Center - Orientation Theater South. Click here to RSVP
Tuesday, February 13th, 7P: The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana hosts “A Moderated Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama." Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 South Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 12th at 10A. Click here for more information and click here to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, February 14th, 5:30P: Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) host a commemoration ceremony in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass. Emancipation Hall, Capitol Visitors Center. RSVP to Joe.Picozzi@mail.house.gov.
Thursday, February 15th, 6P: A reception honoring Alejandra Castillo, the new CEO of the YWCA. Crowell & Mooring, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., 9th Floor. RSVP to teresa@hispanicheritage.org.
Tuesday, February 20th, 6P: Google hosts a Women of Color event honoring Women of Color on Capitol Hill. Invite only. 
Wednesday, February 21st, 11A: Dialogue on Diversity tenth-annual colloquium exploring the past, present, and future of the internet: “INTERNET, DATA, & PRIVACY COLLOQUIUM LAW AND TECHNOLOGY: PATHS TOWARD A HUMANE SOCIETY.” The Raben Group, 1341 G Street. N.W., 5th Floor. Click here to register.
Wednesday, February 21st, 12P: The Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program and the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program sponsor “Drivers of Opportunity: How Will Latinos Shape the Future of the American Dream.” The Aspen Institute, 2300 N Street N.W., #700. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday, February 21st - Friday, February 23rd: The NFL, along with Morehouse College and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), hosts a program in Atlanta to educate athletes on how to develop and implement effective advocacy platforms that positively impact society. Click here for more information
Thursday, February 22nd: The Power Rising: Building an Agenda for Black Women summit. Atlanta. Click here for more information and to register
Thursday, February 22nd - Wednesday, February 28th: The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators 15th National Summit. Chicago. Click here for more information and to register.
Saturday, February 24th: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosts the 92nd Annual Black History Month Luncheon. Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street, N.W. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday, March 7th - Saturday, March 10th: The 2018 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. Orlando, FL. Click here for more information and to register.
Friday, March 9th - Saturday, March 10th: The Progressive Caucus Center hosts the 2018 Strategy Summit. Baltimore, MD. Click here to register.
Saturday, March 10th, 9A: Latina Circle’s conference, Amplify: Moving from Intention to Acción. Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Click here for more information and to register.
Tuesday, March 13th, 7P: The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials presents Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) with the 2018 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service during the organization’s annual Edward R. Roybal Legacy Gala in DC. JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, March 14th, 9A: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute sponsors the CHCI Energy Summit: A World in Transition. Newseum, 5 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Click here for more information
Wednesday, March 14th - Sunday, March 18th: The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation 7th Annual Black Women’s Roundtable Women of Power National Summit: Time for A Power Shift!!! Crystal City Marriott, 1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Thursday, March 22nd - Sunday, March 25th: The National Hispanic Medical Association 22nd Annual Conference, "Conquistando el Futuro: Clinicians Leading Latino Health Care.” Gaylord National, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Click here for more information and to register. Congressional staffers or federal government workers: email pmontenegro@nhmamd.org for a discount code.
Friday, April 6th - Saturday, April 7th: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2018 National Women’s Conference. San Francisco. Click here for more information and to register.
Thursday, April 12th - Sunday, April 15th: The inaugural Black Millennial Political Convention. The gathering aims to increase engagement of Black Millennials in the political sphere and shed a light on policy issues impacting the Black community. Hyatt Regency Hotel. 
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, April 18th, 6P: The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) 2018 Gala and Awards. Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. To purchase tickets, contact Heaven Ocampo, hocampo@maldef.org or 213.629.2512 ext. 143. 
Wednesday, April 18th - Saturday, April 21st: The National Action Network hosts its annual conference, this year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Sheraton Times Square, NYC. Click here for more information
Thursday, April 19th: The University of North Dakota sponsors a conference on the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Standing Rock protests. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, April 24th - Thursday, April 26th: The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Conference. The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, DC. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday, April 25th - Friday, April 27th: The African American Mayor Association 2018 Annual Conference. DoubleTree Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA. Click here to purchase tickets
Wednesday, June 6th - Saturday, June 9th: The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit. Charlotte, NC. More than 1,000 CEOs, investors, and business experts are expected to attend.Click here for more information and to register
Saturday, July 7th - Tuesday, July 10th: The 2018 UnidosUS annual conference, DC. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday, August 1st - Saturday, August 4th: The National Urban League 2018 Annual Conference “Save Our Cities: Powering the Digital Revolution.” Columbus, OH. Click here for more information and to register.
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