It’s summertime and we are joining our fellow Hill orgs to kick it off right! Join us for a picnic on the National Mall this Saturday, June 24th for some summertime fun!

We hope to see you there!💕

Join the Black Women's Congressional Alliance and AT&T for an evening of celebration as we honor Black Women Excelling in Tech and Telecommunications!

Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm at AT&T Forum 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.

RSVP in bio!

Big announcement to follow! Stay tuned! 💕

At times, we have to encounter multiple closed doors before the right opportunity arises. Please join Dr. Joy Beckwith and BWCA for a virtual discussion on navigating the "NOs" and being grateful for the proper "YES."

Please join BGR Group, BWCA, and Black Men on the Hill for a Summer Kick-Off Reception on June 15th at 6pm!

RSVP to Lizzy Daniels at rsvp@bgrdc.com to join. We hope to see you there!

Please note this invitation is non-transferable. This is a widely attended event.

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK 💕!

Join BWCA for a casual networking event for Black women Senate staffers this Thursday, April 27th from 6-8pm at 316 Independence Ave SE. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!

The Black Women's Congressional Alliance and Cash App are hosting an event for an evening of celebration as we honor Black women in the House and Senate Leadership of the 118th Congress. 

The celebration will begin at 6:30pm at the Henri located on 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. 

Please RSVP here to confirm your attendance. We look forward to celebrating these amazing women with you. 

This invite is solely for its recipient. Please do not forward. 

This is a widely attended event in compliance with House and Senate ethics rules.

Join the PowerUp Group, Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA), 4C Partners, LLC., Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee (CBC PAC), and Blue Leadership Collaborative (BLC) for a gathering of the best and brightest Black Political Leaders for organizing, networking, and opportunity! 

RSVP HERE

Reception to follow.

A new year and new Congress means that it’s time to reconnect and welcome in new staff. Join BWCA for a Senate Lunch meetup on Monday, March 20th in the Dirksen Cafeteria!

Hosted by Leah Hill, Legislative Director for Senator Cory Booker and Cierra Stewart, Legislative Correspondent for Senator Sherrod Brown.

Join BWCA for a time of fellowship and friendly competition while we watch our March Madness brackets thrive!

Location will be provided upon RSVP.

Please join BWCA on Friday, February 24 at 9:30am for a Black History Tour at the US Capitol to learn more about the contributions African Americans have made to our nation. There are limited spots available so RSVP TODAY!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/Bsnuy3tFCLuExgJa9

BWCA Celebrates Black History Month with Black Women Leaders!

Please join BWCA for a fireside chat with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and a panel discussion with:

• Sesha Joi Moon, PhD, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the US House of Representatives,

• FIU alum Karen Andre the Associate Director- Consumer Education and External Affairs at (CFPB) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,

• FIU alum Charlyn Stanberry who is VP of Government Relations at the National Association of Broadcasters.

This event is moderated by BWCA Chair and Co-Founder Keenan Austin Reed. Reception to follow.

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/6xZKDy8Jj5ZkCsX36

The Black Women's Congressional Alliance & Black Men on the Hill cordially invite you to a Holiday Party on Friday, December 9, 2022. More information to come.

BWCA’s Day of Action will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 6:15 PM ET at the CTA Town House on 21 D Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003. This event aims to prepare staffers and young professionals for job opportunities in incoming Democratic offices. RSVP HERE.

The Day of Action will combine general panels and conversations, role-specific panels and conversations, and a reception in order to provide insight into hiring processes and provide tips on moving up the career ladder.

You do not have to attend every panel to participate in the Day of Action. Please feel free to come and go as needed.

The schedule is as follows: 

• Breakfast & Check-in: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

• Welcome Panel: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

• Professional Skills Sessions: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

  • Career Shifts: This session will feature speakers/panelists/guests who can discuss moving between positions in the House and Senate and the public and private sectors. 

  • Resume Review: In this session, attendees will be paired up with selected resume reviewers to receive practical feedback on their resumes.

• Lunch: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

• Career Track Panels: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Senior-level officials will discuss their career trajectories, best practices, and tips for navigating their specific roles.

    • Administrative Track 

    • Communications/Press Track

    • Legislative Track

• Executive Branch Panel: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

• Job Hunting 101 Panel: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

• Networking Reception: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
  

For the 51st Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Week, the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA) will honor a powerhouse slate of Black women communicators who shape our culture, communities, and the public narrative.  

The honorees include Eva McKend, a National Reporter for CNN; Erica Loewe, Director of African American Media at The White House; Earnestine Dawson, Digital Director, Democratic Caucus; Bernadine Stallings, Deputy Communications Director for Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (SC-06); Kirsten Allen, Press Secretary for Vice President Kamala Harris; and Rykia Dorsey Craig, Senior Regional Communications Director, The White House.

These honorees are driving forward real change in their current political roles and advancing opportunities for Black women while accelerating growth for their organizations. They have built an impressive track record as power players through their expertise in engaging the minds and hearts of audiences all over the globe, blazing the trail for the next generation of communicators to follow in their footsteps.

Need new work clothes? Ready to clean through your closets and get rid of the professional clothing you no longer need? Please join BWCA for a clothing swap on Thursday, August 4!

No clothes are needed to attend, we have plenty! Come for the sisterhood and cocktails and leave with new looks!

Considering making the leap from the Hill to the private sector?

Join us on Thursday, July 21 from 5:30-7:00 PM at HVC-201 for a panel discussion with these former Hill staffers about their next chapter and experiences transitioning to careers off the Hill!

Thinking about a career change? If so, join us for a discussion on how to transfer from working in Congress to working in the private sector!

Meet us and our panel of industry experts on Friday, July 15 at 12:00 PM in Rayburn 2237. See you soon!

Join POPVOX Foundation, BWCA, and members of the First Branch Intern Project for a celebration of YOU! We are excited to give you a warm welcome as you start your internship this summer.

Participating orgs: APAICS, Bipartisan Policy Center, College to Congress, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Congressional Management Foundation, Demand Progress, Demand Progress, Democracy Fund, Pay Our Interns, Partnership For Public Service, Issue One, Tour Tracker, United States Capitol Historical Society.

We are starting this summer off with a bang!

Join BGR Group, BWCA, and Black Men on the Hill for a Summer Kick-Off Reception on June 6th at 6 pm.

RSVP with Lizzy Daniels at rsvp@bgrdc.com to join.

Ready to clean through your closets and get rid of the professional clothing you no longer need? Looking to find some new professional clothing pieces for the return to in-person work? Please join BWCA for a clothing swap on Wednesday, May 18th!

Join BWCA for a casual networking event for current and recent Black women staffers to reconnect on Thursday, April 28, 5-7pm.

Join Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Co-Chair of the Caucus of Black Women and Girls, and members of the Black Women's Congressional Alliance to wrap up this year’s Black Maternal Health Week with a discussion about the future of maternal health policy.

Rep. Kelly will be joined by CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and Black Women's Congressional Alliance leadership to discuss the progress we've made and the policies we still need to put in place to save the lives of mommas.

BWCA members will also share their unique perspective as women who have worked on maternal health policy issues while growing their own families.

Please RSVP at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/c7ae4556/3ggvgkIux06ZeTxrjq7VIw?u=https://bit.ly/BMHWchat

We hope to see you on Monday, April 18th at 4 PM ET!

Last year, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees brought back “earmarks” after a decade-long moratorium. The thousands of requests for funding for local projects in the FY22 omnibus spending bill are a reflection of the hundreds of thousands of staff hours that went into implementing these reforms.

Join POPVOX Foundation, Bipartisan Policy Center, and Black Women’s Congressional Alliance in collaboration with the House elect Committee on the Modernization of Congress for a discussion on the return of earmark funding from a staff perspective from 9-10am in Cannon 121 on Thursday, March 31st.

Join BWCA, SBLSC, CBA, & Black Men on the Hill to cheer on our favorite teams during the Sweet 16 Matchup of March Madness!

We will be gathering at H Street Country Club at 6 pm. Make sure to come game ready!

Back by popular demand, join us for round 2 of our Virtual Mentoring Session on Wednesday, Feb 23 at 5:30 pm!

On May 27, Black Women’s Congressional Alliance joined POPVOX Foundation and Representative Democracy to host a webinar about the OMB “Request for Information” on “Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through Government,” why it’s important, and how to participate by submitting a comment.

BWCA hosted a virtual conversation on how to jumpstart your campaign career!

Our special guests included Niccara Campbell, Jessica Knight-Henry, and Tasha Cole. Moderated by Hope Goins.