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, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on House passage of the FY 2018 spending bill.
“Today, Congress passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that funds our government through the end of the fiscal year and provides meaningful investments across the country and around the world. I am proud of all 48… Read more »
Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on the passing of George Wilson, a veteran African-American broadcast journalist who covered Capitol Hill, the White House, and local Washington, DC politics. He was also a syndicated columnist.
“The 48-members of the Congressional Black Caucus send our… Read more »
Today, hours before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Obama-era ED-DOJ school discipline guidance, the Congressional Black Caucus criticized Republicans for their willingness to scapegoat students of color and students with disabilities in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, Fla. The guidance assists states, districts, and schools in… Read more »
Today, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – led by CBC Foreign Affairs and National Security Task Force co-chair Congressmember Karen Bass (D-CA-37) – hosted a hearing-style briefing featuring experts and activists from around the country to examine and investigate the FBI’s August 2017 report that asserted that "Black Identity Extremists" (BIE) are likely motivated to… Read more »
Today, Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), and Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) released the follow statement on the terrorist bombings in Austin, Texas:
“Our prayers continue to be with the victims of the Austin bombings… Read more »
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), led by CBC Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) and the Co-Chairs of the CBC Diversity Taskforce, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) and Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01), made public a letter the CBC sent to investment associations urging them to leverage their influence at the firms they own to ensure these firms increase diversity in their board… Read more »
Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY-25):
“Today Congress lost its only microbiologist.
“Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was a champion for justice and equality, one who worked tirelessly to make this country a more perfect union. She was… Read more »
In a letter sent yesterday to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) criticized a proposed change to HUD’s mission statement that would remove anti-discrimination language about the need to create “inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.”
The CBC wrote, “As a direct result of institutional, systemic… Read more »
In light of recent reports about National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule violations regarding the payment of student-athletes, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced today that it is launching an NCAA task force that will be led by CBC Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02):
“The purpose of this taskforce is to assess the treatment of student-athletes, including the… Read more »
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), led by CBC Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) and the three Co-Chairs of the CBC Economic Development and Wealth Creation Taskforce, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin expressing the Caucus’ concern that the Trump Administration’s review of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) will result in a weaker version of the law… Read more »
