Press Releases

Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released a compilation of legislative solutions, many of them bipartisan, authored by CBC Members to bolster underserved communities introduced in the in the House and Senate during the 114th Congress: “As we celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is important to reflect on his commitment to the poor and… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02), joined his CBC colleagues, civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis (GA-05) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), to testify in the Senate Judiciary Committee in opposition to the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) for Attorney General. In his testimony Congressman Richmond made the case that the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) was sworn in as the 25th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during a ceremony hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the Warner Theatre.  The ceremony marked the induction of the largest class in the CBC’s 46-year history. Over the next two years, Chairman Richmond will lead the Caucus in its mission… Read more »

Today, Representative Cedric Richmond (LA-02) was elected chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 115th Congress. "I commend Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana on becoming the new Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus,” said outgoing CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield. “We have much work ahead of us during the 115th Congress and I am confident… Read more »

Today, the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is comprised of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following joint statement regarding the selection of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General: “The Congressional Black Caucus is deeply concerned over… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) released the following statement regarding the selection of Alabama junior Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General:   “We face an alarming choice in the selection of Senator Jeff Sessions to serve as the chief law enforcer for the United States of America,” said CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield.… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) released the following statement regarding the appointment of former Breitbart News executive chairman Steve Bannon to a senior role within the Trump Administration:  “The appointment of Steve Bannon to a senior position within the White House does very little in the interest of healing our country following… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) released the following statement on the passing of prominent journalist and news anchor Gwen Ifill: "Our hearts are deeply saddened upon hearing news of the sudden passing of renowned journalist Gwen Ifill.  Regarded as one of the most prominent African American journalists in the country, Ms. Ifill began her… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) call upon ride-share service companies, Uber and Lyft, to address reports of racial discrimination following a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). “We are concerned with findings from the NBER study that show evidence of discrimination against African… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemn Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for its use of “Ethnic Affinities” advertising that allows users to exclude groups based on race and ethnicity in clear violation of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. “We have witnessed exclusion and discriminatory practices among popular social media… Read more »