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.
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Congressional Black Caucus Commends Jay-Z and Robert Kraft’s Books Unbanned Initiative
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement applauding the Shawn Carter Foundation and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism for launching the Books… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Florida's Guidelines for Black History
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CBC Letter to the Florida State Board of Education Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Florida State Board of Education’s new standards for Black history curriculum: “The Congressional Black Caucus condemns in the strongest language any… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to the retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.: “For more than 60 years, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. has worked to move our country forward. From the campaign trail to his leadership at the Rainbow PUSH… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Recent Comment by Rep. Eli Crane
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to Rep. Eli Crane referring to Black service members as “colored people” on the House floor: “Rep. Eli Crane’s comment was unprofessional, insensitive and unbecoming of a member of the U.S.… Pressley, Horsford, Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Student Debt Cancellation
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), CongressionalBlack Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan. “Today, after a devastating ruling gutting affirmative action, the… Tri-Caucus Leaders Denounce Supreme Court’s Decision Gutting Race-Conscious Admissions
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, undermining the Court’s long-standing support for affirmative action in higher education. Affirmative action refers to certain education, contracting, and employment policies–such as race-conscious… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Moore v. Harper
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to reject the radical independent state legislature (ISL) theory. “Today, the Supreme Court ruled on the side of democracy and the American people and… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Dobbs Anniversary
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. “One year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion in our country… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and UNC. “Since 1978, the Supreme Court has held that race-based admissions policies in colleges and universities can be administered in… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on DOJ Investigation Into Minneapolis Police Department
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to the findings of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). “Today, the Department of Justice released the findings of its… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |