Celebrating Diversity in U.S. Congress

The FFEU organizes receptions and ceremonies in Capitol Hill to promote cooperation and celebrate diversity in Congress and in the U.S. society.

In 2014, U.S. Congress honored the FFEU for its 25th Anniversary as the national address for Black-Jewish relations. Over 15 members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives spoke about their personal connections to the goals of the Foundation, including Senator Chuck Schumer, Rep Yvette Clarke, Rep Ted Deutch, Rep Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. James Clyburn and Rep. Jerrold Nadler.

Here are few highlights of FFEU’s work in U.S. Congress:

FFEU’s Biennial Congressional Reception Welcoming New Ethnic Members of Congress

Since 2005, FFEU has hosted the New Ethnic Congressional Members reception on Capitol Hill. The First Congressional reception welcomed and honored new ethnic members including Barack Obama who was then elected as Senator and subsequently as President of the United States, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

In addition to New Ethnic Congressional Members receptions, the Foundation hosts congressional awards, honoring members of Congress who have shown leadership and commitment to strengthening relationships among ethnic communities.

FFEU’s Black-Jewish Panels in Capitol Hill

Since 2003, the FFEU has hosted inter-ethnic congressional leadership forums and congressional staff meetings on Capitol Hill. The inter-ethnic Congressional Staff Luncheon discusses race relations with members of the Black/Jewish Caucuses of the U.S. House of Representatives.