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With ranks growing, Congressional Black Caucus poised to flex its muscle 27Nov 2018

The Congressional Black Caucus is flexing its muscle like never before, poised to claim a pair of leadership slots in the House Democratic majority and a handful of committee chairman’s gavels. The new clout comes from a...

Cedric Richmond, Congressional Black Caucus push broad bill for jobs, justice 11May 2018

More money would be spent on public schools, libraries, community centers and infrastructure, the minimum wage would rise to $15 per hour and the death penalty would be abolished under a 1,334-page bill that U.S. Rep. Ce...

At Trump’s State of the Union, the silence of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke volumes 01Feb 2018

As President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address took place Tuesday night, an image of the Congressional Black Caucus began to spread. It showed the members of the caucus, wearing kente cloth adornments that ...

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New CBC Taskforce on Youth Suicide and Mental Health to Launch on April 30

On Tuesday, April 30, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will launch a new, emergency taskforce focused on the growing problem of suicide and access to mental health care among Black youth. Chaired by Congresswoman Bon...

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The Black Caucus Responds to President Trump’s Reckless Attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement criticizing President Donald Trump’s despicable attack on Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) by tweeting a video accusing th...

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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Arrest of Suspect in Connection to Louisiana Church Fires

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the authorities in southern Louisiana have named a suspect in connection to the recent burning of three historical black churches in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Congresswoman Karen Bass, the C...

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Congressional Black Caucus Calls for Federal Investigation of Louisiana Fires

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the CBC, Congressman Bennie Thompson, Chairman of Homeland Security Committee and Congressman Cedric Richmond issued the following joint statement on the recen...

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Congressional Black Caucus Responds To President Trump’s Call For An Investigation Into Jussie Smollett’s Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Trump called for a federal investigation into the case of actor Jussie Smollett and referenced his case while at his rally in Michigan on Thursday night. Congresswoman Karen Bass, ...

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Congressional Black Caucus and the Internet Association Discuss Guiding Principles For Privacy and Data

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, CBC TECH 2020 joined by the Internet Association, presented a discussion on privacy, technology, and how the two affect our individual rights, data collection and workforce development. The disc...

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Congressional Black Caucus Commemorates the 9th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, marks the ninth anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Despite President Trump’s constant attempts to undermine the ACA and strip American with pre...

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Congressional Black Caucus Statement On The Release Of Special Counsel Mueller’s Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), released the following statement regarding Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report to Attorney General William Barr: “Jus...

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The Congressional Black Caucus Joins the NAACP and NABJ’s Call for Diversity at CNN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) joins leading advocacy groups NAACP, NABJ, NNPA, and Color of Change in their calls for an increase in Black representation among CNN’s news leadership. “A n...

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 @RepBonnie: Join us on April 30 for the launch of the @OfficialCBC Emergency Task Force on Black Youth Suicide. https://t.co/rwLTH6ZZqA

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04.24.2019

RT @RepBonnie: We are losing our babies to suicide like never before. From extreme bullying of LGBTQ youth like #NigelShelby, to trauma and…

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04.24.2019

#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.