September 14, 2016

Congresswoman Lee to Participate in Forum on Issues Critical to the African American Community

Washington, DC – In conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Congresswoman Barbara Lee will participate in four forums at the Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.

On Thursday, September 15th, she will participate in two forums. The first forum, “Fighting Poverty, Building Wealth: Advancing an Economic Justice Agenda for All,” will begin at 11:00 AM. The second forum will begin at 2:00PM and is entitled: “Opportunities Through Engagement: Rebuilding U.S-Cuba Relations after 50 Years of Failed Policy.” Both forums will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Room 209B.

On Friday, September 16th, Congresswoman Lee will participate in two additional forums. The forums are entitled “The Tipping Point: Fast Tracking the End of AIDS” and “TECH 2020: Black Innovation: Ready, Willing and Able.” Both forums begin at 1:30PM and will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Room 209B and 143, respectively.

Both events are open to the press.

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