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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Service of Rep. Frederica S. Wilson

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our gratitude and highest respect to our dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, for her remarkable career in public service. A former educator, elementary school…

Congressional Black Caucus Urges Corporate America to Defend Democratic Principles and Black Political Representation

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On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a letter urging Corporate America to defend our nation’s democratic principles and publicly reaffirm its commitment to voting rights and equal representation amid growing attacks on fair representation and Black political and economic power in the wake of the…

Congressional Black Caucus Urges Trump Administration to End the Oil Blockade on Cuba

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On Friday, May 22, 2026, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued a letter demanding that President Trump and Secretary Rubio end the oil blockades imposed on Cuba in light of the accelerating humanitarian crisis on the island. In the letter, the Congressional Black Caucus urges the Trump Administration to relieve the economic pressure on the…

CBC Announces Unanimous Opposition to the SCORE Act Amid Silence from College Athletics Leadership on Attacks Against Black Political Power

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Congressman Shomari Figures and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who had been engaged in efforts to improve the bill and address concerns raised by members and stakeholders, will not be supporting the SCORE Act. As a result, the Congressional Black…

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Sham DOJ Charges Against Southern Poverty Law Center

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “The Trump Administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center amounts to nothing more than a baseless political smear. “For decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has fought against white supremacy, hate, and…

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Republicans’ Rigged Tennessee Congressional Maps

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Today, Tennessee joined Florida in passing new congressional districts after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At President Trump’s urging, Republican Gov.…

Congressional Black Caucus Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Louisiana v. Callais

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “One of the most enduring myths about American democracy is that it has always been fully formed and equally accessible—but the truth is far more complicated. Since our nation declared independence nearly 250 years ago, the…

Congressional Black Caucus Condemns CFPB’s Decision to End Anti-Discrimination Protections in Lending

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “The Congressional Black Caucus strongly condemns the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) decision to roll back anti-discrimination protections in lending under pressure from President Trump. The decision to end these…

Congressional Black Caucus Amplifies Horsford’s Demand for Corporate Accountability in $175 Billion Tariff Refunds

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Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) led a letter to the heads of ten major companies, calling for transparency and accountability to ensure that looming tariff refunds reach the working families who ultimately paid higher prices at the checkout counter. Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black…

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of Representative David Scott

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Today, the Congressional Black Caucus is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Congressman David Scott. Our hearts go out to his wife, Alfredia Aaron Scott, and the entire Scott family during this…