Institute of the Black World 21st Century and Pan African Unity Dialogue: Emergency Fact Finding and Mutual Solidarity Delegation to Cuba
WHERE:
Lisagor Room
CONTACT INFO:
Carolyn McClair, Public Relations
MORE INFO:
News Conference
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by The National Press Club. Inquiries should be directed to the contact above.
What: Press Conference
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:00 Noon EST
Where: The National Press Club, Lisagor Room,
529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20045
Purpose: Release Report Back and Action Agenda from the May 26 – 30, Emergency Delegation to Cuba
Principal Spokesperson: Dr. Ron Daniels, President, Institute of the Black World 21st
Century, Convener, Pan African Unity Dialogue and Convener of the Emergency
Delegation to Cuba
Principal Speakers:
• Vincent Evans, Executive Director, Congressional Black Caucus (confirmed)
• Cong. Jonathan Jackson (confirmed)
• Cong. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member, House Foreign Affairs Committee
(pending)
• Cong. Yvette Clarke, Chairperson, Congressional Black Caucus (pending)
• Representatives of Civil Rights Organizations and Members of the Delegation
Goal: Provide an overview of the collective punishment of the Cuban people as witnessed by the delegation and outline a strategy for ending the devastating 73-year-old blockade and punitive sanctions. The Obama Accords for normalizing relations with the sovereign nation of Cuba will be a point of emphasis.