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The First Annual Benefit Concert for the Congressional Black Caucus Record

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The First Annual Benefit Concert for the Congressional Black Caucus Record/tiles/collection/3/33987.xml
The First Annual Benefit Concert for the Congressional Black Caucus Record/tiles/collection/3/33988.xml
The First Annual Benefit Concert for the Congressional Black Caucus Record/tiles/collection/3/33986.xml
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Date

1974

Maker

Chess/Janus Records

Dimensions

12 3/8 × 12 3/8 in. (31.4 × 31.4 cm)

Accession Number

2008.028.000c

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

This album captures performances from the Congressional Black Caucus’ (CBC) first benefit concert. Rhythm and blues, soul, and funk artists provided their time and talent at the CBC’s annual dinner. Thirteen Black Members founded the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971. To express a collective vision, the CBC issued a “Black Declaration of Independence” and a “Black Bill of Rights” that stated concerns regarding jobs, economics, foreign policy, education, health, and social justice. Established in 1976, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) supports the CBC’s initiatives by hosting concerts and other fundraising activities during its Annual Legislative Conference.

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