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Top Democrat: Mass incarceration in US is 'an embarrassment' 16Jul 2019

Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) told Hill.TV on Tuesday that the state of mass incarceration in the U.S. is an embarrassment, particularly when compared with other countries. “It’s really an embarrassment in our country that ...

"It's time to declare a state of emergency", Members of Congressional Black Caucus tour Skid Row 15Jul 2019

Many in Los Angeles call our homeless problem "an epidemic," that continues to get worse. On Saturday, some Congressional leaders took to the streets of Skid Row in downtown L.A. to help come up with a solution. Homeless...

Lawmakers sponsor bill to give federal prisoners a chance for “Second Look” at their sentences 15Jul 2019

A new bill heading to the house floor this week encourages judges to consider giving federal prisoners a second look at their cases, potentially impacting thousands of incarcerated people who were imprisoned as a result ...

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Congressional Black Caucus Urges Passage of H.R.582, the Raise the Wage Act of 2019

Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R.582, the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. This legislation is sponsored by fellow CBC member and Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, Congressman Bobby Scot...

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Congressional Black Caucus Statement In Response to “Send Her Back” Chants at Donald Trump’s Campaign Rally

Today, Representative Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s comments attempting to disavow the “send her back chants” about Representati...

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Congressional Black Caucus Tech 2020 Discusses The Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Last Week, CBC TECH2020 joined by the Information Technology Industry Council, presented a discussion on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future and the impact of artificial intelligence on our work, lives, sec...

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Congressional Black Caucus and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Respond to DOJ Eric Garner Decision

As reported by the Washington Post, the Department of Justice has issued its decision to not bring federal charges against any of the police officers involved in the death of Eric Garner. In response, the Congressional B...

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Tri-Caucus Chairs Demand the Anti-Defamation League Condemn Congressman Randy Weber’s Anti-Immigrant Remarks

The Tri-Caucus Chairs – which includes the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – called on Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and Director ...

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Congressional Black Caucus Commemorates the Sixth Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder Decision

Today is the sixth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision. Congresswoman Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Marica Fudge, Chair of the Committee on House Administrat...

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Tri-caucus Members Oppose Hud Secretary Carson’s Effort to Evict Immigrant and Mixed-status Families

The Tri-Caucus – which includes the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – called on Department of Housing (HUD) Secretary Ben Car...

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Actress Taraji P. Henson to Testify at Second CBC Youth Suicide Forum on June 7

On Friday, June 7, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)’s new Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health will convene for a second time in Washington, DC to hear from award winning actress and mental health advo...

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Tri-Caucus Statement on Documents Confirming Addition of Citizenship Question in Census Would Create an Electoral Advantage for Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites

Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus –Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (CA-37), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair J...

Welcome from the Chair

On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus' 55 members, Chairwoman Bass welcomes you to the official black caucus website. Here you can find timely updates about the work caucus members are doing around a host of issues of importance to the African American community, including protecting and expanding voting rights, comprehensive criminal justice reform, building a more inclusive economy, ensuring access to quality and affordable healthcare and investing in education.

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RT @thehill: Sen. Cory Booker: "I see President Trump as a bigot, as a demagogue, as a fear-monger, of somebody who's trying to rip our cou…

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07.21.2019

RT @SenKamalaHarris: We must be clear about this: there are not two sides when it comes to racism and xenophobia in America. It must be une…

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07.21.2019

#RootOutRacism CBC redoubles its efforts to root out racism in federal policy, the White House and on Federal property.

Police Accountability CBC works to build trust between police departments and the African-American community.

#CBCOnTheYard CBC tours HBCUs during the 115th Congress.

"We have a
lot to lose" CBC gives Trump solutions to advance black families in the 21st Century.