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 Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s comments about meeting with the CBC.
“President Trump has been in office for almost a month and the Congressional Black Caucus – which at a historic 49 members is almost a fourth of the House Democratic Caucus and represents… Read more »
Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA-02), demanded an “extensive” and “independent” investigation into reports that the Trump campaign had repeated and ongoing discussions with Russian intelligence officials during the 2016 presidential election.
“The recent reports of repeated and ongoing contact between… Read more »
This week, during their biennial retreat, the Congressional Black Caucus, led by Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.-02), dissected and discussed survey results of African-American voters that will help guide them for the 115th Congress. The results showed that African-Americans feel taken for granted by the Democratic Party, are dissatisfied with President Trump and the direction of the… Read more »
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA-02), issued a statement on Republican senators’ decision to stop Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) from reading a letter from Coretta Scott King criticizing attorney general nominee, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.). King wrote the letter in 1986 urging a Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee… Read more »
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA-02), issued a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of the Department of Education.
“Despite unprecedented engagement from parents, teachers, and students across the country, an unqualified, unprepared, uninformed billionaire who has spent her life engaged in efforts… Read more »
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA-02), issued the following statement commemorating Black History Month:
“This month we remember the hills and valleys of our history, a history that challenged and continues to challenge America to live up to its highest ideals. This is why we celebrate. Since slavery, African Americans have… Read more »
Today, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement encouraging Senators on relevant committees to oppose the president’s cabinet nominees, after President Trump erratically fired Acting Attorney General Sally Yates. Today, the nominee for Attorney General, Sen. Jeff Sessions, the nominee for Health and Human… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02), released the following statement after President Trump signed orders to make it more difficult for families, including refugees, to enter the United States based on their religion or religious heritage:
“This unjust, counterproductive, and immoral Executive Order violates the U.S. Constitution… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02), released the following statement in response to reports that Donald Trump selected attorney John Gore as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division for the Department of Justice (DOJ):
“President Trump’s pick for a senior leadership position in the civil rights division… Read more »
Today, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) released the following statement announcing his plans to attend the 58th Presidential Inauguration:
“I have decided to attend the ceremony marking the peaceful transfer of power from one of the greatest, most underappreciated presidents in the modern era to Donald Trump,” said Rep.… Read more »
