First Lady Michelle Obama to participate in the launch of CBCF Alumni Series

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will participate in the launch of the CBCF Alumni Series as part of its 40th Annual Legislative Conference. The first of a three session series, "The ABCs of Healthy Student Learning: Addressing Disparities in Academic Achievement and Health" is scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m., September 15, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Room 146-BC) and will feature remarks by the First Lady.

The Alumni Series highlights critical issues facing African Americans as identified by current CBCF fellows and alumni.  The ABCs forum will examine how school-based health clinics, mental and behavioral health, and nutrition in schools play a critical role in addressing racial disparities in education. The topic of nutrition and healthy diets for children and education are very close to the First Lady's heart as she announced the launch of a health initiative to end childhood obesity earlier this year.

WHO: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

WHAT: Launch of its Alumni Series with remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama

WHEN: September 15, 2010  1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center Room 146 BC