Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Islamophobic attack in Plainfield, Illinois:
“The Congressional Black Caucus offers our sincerest condolences to the family of Wadea Al-Fayoume and we are praying for his mother Hanaan Shahin’s recovery. We… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza:
“Our thoughts continue to be with the families of the thousands of innocent civilians who have been killed since October 7, as well as… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the new Alabama Congressional map:
“In defiance of the Supreme Court ruling in Allen v. Milligan, which required states like Alabama to give Black voters more voting power and fairer representation,… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement following the ceremonial swearing-in of U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler:
“Today, the Congressional Black Caucus is proud to welcome U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler as the Caucus’ historic 59th member. Our Caucus and the state of… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate:
“Today, the CBC celebrates the appointment of Laphonza Butler to represent the state of California in the U.S. Senate. Her… Read more »
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, President Irfaan Ali, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Chairman Steven Horsford and other Members of the Congressional Black Caucus had a productive meeting and discussed a range of global issues including energy and food security, enhancing regional economic prosperity, and the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to recent comments by Vivek Ramaswamy against Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07):
“Vivek Ramaswamy’s comments against Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley do not provoke ‘open and honest discussion’ on race in… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly white supremacist shooting in Jacksonville, Florida:
“Today, the Congressional Black Caucus is holding the entire Jacksonville community in our thoughts and we extend our sincerest condolences to the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04), members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the only Black female state attorney duly elected in Florida, Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell:
“Florida State Attorney Monique… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07), Congressional BlackCaucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the amicus brief filed by the CBC in the Northern District of Alabama:
“In defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Allen v.… Read more »
