Organization:
The Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute (CBC Institute) operates under the IRS designation 501(C)(4) non-profit organization (applied). Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-2) chairs the Institute's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of corporate leaders, academic leaders, labor leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Activities:
The primary activities of the Institute include: (1) development and training of political candidates, leaders and tacticians, (2) research and analysis relating to the redistricting process and the preservation of minority voting representation, and (3) increasing the presence of African Americans in the public policy and service sectors. The Institute creates opportunities for young African Americans whose backgrounds, interests and aspirations guide them toward public service.
The Institute's Political Candidate Training Program, “Boot Camp” provides a complete training curriculum for African American candidates and campaign workers. This program instructs participants in the expertise and techniques required for conducting a successful campaign for elective office. In addition to training candidates for elective office, this program also trains tacticians and key staff who will conduct such campaigns. Instruction is also provided to launch effective voter participation and education initiatives, including get-out-the vote efforts.
