Press Releases

Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC sent a letter to President Barack Obama encouraging immediate action in response to Boko Haram to ensure the safe return of the more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls who remain captive by the terrorist organization. Led by the efforts of Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and the… Read more »

On yesterday, June 7, 2016, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali: “Muhammad Ali, who was referred to as ‘‘The Greatest of All Time,’’ was not only a champion in the boxing ring, but a champion of human and civil rights who, during a difficult time in American… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following joint statement in response to the House Republican’s ‘Better Way’ policy agenda: “The House Republican ‘Better Way’ agenda is the ‘Wrong Way’ to alleviate poverty and lift Americans into the middle class,” said… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of boxing legend and humanitarian Muhammad Ali: “Muhammad Ali was not only a champion in the boxing ring, but he was a champion of human and civil rights,” said Chairman G. K. Butterfield.  “During a difficult time in American history he stood on principle… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement commending President Barack Obama’s recent appointments to the Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities: “I was happy to hear of the President’s plan to appoint three remarkable leaders to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) gave remarks at a press conference to commemorate the 62nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and unveil a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on contemporary racial and socioeconomic segregation and disparities in K-12 public schools.  Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and… Read more »

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education calling for critical funding that is needed for computer science education in minority and underrepresented communities. Increased funding will improve… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) participated in a discussion hosted by the House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats in partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to highlight the need for health equity. April is National Minority Health Month. Remarks by CBC Chairman Butterfield,… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee made the following statement after Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced plans to replace President Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill: “It brings me great joy to learn that the United States will honor… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and CBC Diversity Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) congratulate TaskRabbit for being the first technology company to adopt a CBC TECH 2020 African American Inclusion Plan, which outlines steps the company will take to increase its African American representation. TaskRabbit’s new African American CEO,… Read more »