CBCI "21st Century Council" | About The Council

The 21st Century Council (the Council) is a program of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. It comprises academicians, business leaders, labor representatives and policy advocates committed to identifying, exploring and researching major policy issues affecting the nation. The Council examines Climate Change/ Environment, Energy, Communications/Technology, Education, Financial Services/ Economy, Health Care, National Security, and Transportation/Infrastructure with the sole purpose of providing workable solutions to the President of the United States and his Administration, the United States Congress, state and local elected officials, and the public at large.

The Council meets quarterly with an annual meeting held in South Carolina during the first quarter of each year. Working groups will convene meetings throughout the year to develop recommendations in their respective issue area. Their advice will be published in a report which will be presented at the annual meeting and be distributed to the President of the United States and his Administration, the United States Congress, state and local elected officials, and the public at large.

The American people have demanded that we do more than talk about the issues. They have challenged us to find solutions. The 21st Century Council is committed to responding to this call to action.

For more information on joining our Executive Committee, contact the Council at (202) 288-2450 or contact us.