Actor, humanitarian Danny Glover and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee lead CBC-ALC discussion on global child poverty.

September 25, 2008 - Along with the author’s pavilion, and exhibitor’s showcase, Day 2 of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference saw Thursday beginning with an Economic Empowerment Breakfast, followed later in the day with National Town Hall Meeting on the foreclosure crisis which addressed reasons, repercussions, and real solutions.

Several brain trusts took place that covered issues such as media control, the digital era, educational disparities, the global food and water crisis, and a discussion on Veterans that focused on the current plight of American veterans.

The evening ended in fine celebratory fashion with a gospel extravaganza, jazz concert (featuring Wallace Rooney), and a CBC Chair’s reception  featuring the father of Go-Go, Chuck Brown that saw the likes of Al Sharpton, Warren Ballentine, Judge Craig Strong.

An All Black Party at Ibiza Night Club featured R&B artists Raheem DeVaugh, and Chrisette Michele, along with jazz artist, Mike Phillips.