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[Washington, DC]—On Friday September 26th, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson served as the Honorary Host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Science and Technology Brain Trust during the 2014 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C.
[Washington, DC]—On Friday September 26th, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson served as the Honorary Host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Science and Technology Brain Trust during the 2014 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C.
[Washington, DC]— On Tuesday, September 23rd Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson gave remarks to honor the family of Hattie Wayne during the 2014 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week Conference, held at the Marriot Wardman Park.
Patricia Allard, Senior Policy Researcher and Analyst with Justice Strategies addresses those attending the briefing
Congresswoman Johnson spoke to the students about the importance of diversity in our society
Friday, June 27th Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will host the annual Youth Crime Prevention Summit. Every summer there is a traditional spike in youth related crimes. With students out of school for the summer, and no constructive outlets, some youth tend to get into trouble. Every year this summit brings together community leaders, faith based organizations, and law enforcement officials to speak to Dallas youth about alternatives to crime. It gives the teens some information on great community programs, athletics, tutoring, and other constructive activities they can participate
Former CNN president, Tom Johnson, moderated the panel discussion and event honoring President Johnson’s legacy in civil rights.
The White House Summit for Working Families
Washington, DC – (Wednesday, May 28, 2014) - Today, Dr. Maya Angelou, award-winning writer, poet, and civil rights activist, died at age 86. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in honor of the life and contributions of Dr. Maya Angelou:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of the literary icon, Maya Angelou. She dedicated her life to the empowerment of others through her inspirational poetry and sophisticated literary works.
Washington, DC – (Tuesday, May 06, 2014) - May 6th through May 12th is recognized as National Nurses Week. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, the first registered nurse elected to Congress, introduced a Congressional Resolution (House Resolution 540) and released the following statement in recognition of National Nurses Week.