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 marks the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of civil rights legend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement:
“As we commemorate the 50th year since Dr. King was brutally taken from us, let us never forget his relentless fight for freedom. Dr. King is often… Read more »
This week, Texas resident Crystal Mason was sentenced to five years in prison for voting in the 2016 presidential election. At the time, she was on supervised release back to her community after serving out a previous prison sentence. She maintains that she was not made aware of the fact that she was not allowed to vote due to her status as an ex-felon. Rep. Cedric L. Richmond,… Read more »
This afternoon, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked about the White House’s response to national outcries for justice in the killings of unarmed black men and women at the hands of law enforcement personnel. She responded that “this is something that is a local matter and that’s something that we feel should be left up to the local authorities at this point… Read more »
Today, members of the Congressional Black Caucus participated in #MarchForOurLives events in the nation’s capital and other cities across the country to protest Congress’ failure to pass gun safety legislation in the wake of mass shootings at schools, movie theaters, churches, and other community spaces, as well as gun violence that happens daily in inner city communities. Below is… Read more »
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 »
