Howard University salutes alumni Congress members during the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus. At the Embassy of Canada, more than 250 people gathered at the event. It was one of the highly anticipated events during the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the “Bison Breaking Barriers” Award to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12, Law ’15), U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20, B.A.’01) U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-5, Law ’78). A fourth award was presented to Nicole Austin-Hillery (Law ’00), who serves as president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. “I am honored to join in the celebration of these esteemed alumni and acknowledge their remarkable achievements,” President Ben Vinson III, PhD, said. “It is no secret that Howard University has consistently produced leaders in a variety of disciplines since its inception 156 years ago. These honorees...