Phoenix Award (Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

Photograph of Barack and Michelle Obama waving and shaking hands with a crowd of people
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet audience members during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 44th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.

The Phoenix Awards are conferred by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. This annual event recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society while uplifting and empowering the global Black community.[1] The Phoenix awards are the apex of the Annual Legislative Conference. It is also the primary fundraising event for the CBCF.[2] They are streamed on BET and BET Her.

  1. ^ "The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Concludes Annual Conference with Star-Studded Phoenix Awards » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public". Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  2. ^ "Actor Anthony Anderson and White House Correspondent April Ryan to Emcee Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 2017 Phoenix Awards Dinner » Congressional Black Caucus Foundation » Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public". Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2023-05-26.