Press Releases

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the passing of esteemed Hill staffer, Jacqueline ‘Jacqui’ Ellis: “This week, we lost our beloved mentor, friend, colleague, and sister, Ms. Jacqueline “Jacqui” Ellis.  She was like a mother to many in and around Capitol Hill and she had an uncanny way of making everyone feel like… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and members of the CBC held a press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice to address the systematic surveillance and profiling of African Americans by law enforcement in communities across the country: “The Congressional Black Caucus is outraged and deeply troubled with the dozens of unlawful police… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-5), and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement to commend Airbnb on its report to address racial discrimination and abuse: “The Congressional Black Caucus commends Airbnb and its CEO, Brian Chesky, for taking this significant first step to address… Read more »

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) issued the following statement on today’s shooting of three Baton Rouge, Louisiana police officers.    “Members of the Congressional Black Caucus offer our deepest sympathies to the families of the officers killed and injured in today’s shooting in Baton Rouge.  Tensions are high in our country, but violence… Read more »

On yesterday evening, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Representative John Lewis (D-GA), and members of the CBC joined Democrats and supporters from across the country to hold ‘Lighting the Way,’ a National Speak Out on the path forward on gun violence. “Members of the CBC have long… Read more »

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) issued the following statement after CBC Member discussions with Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) lead to the creation of a bipartisan working group to address police relations in the African American community.    “Last week was exceedingly sad as we as a nation watched in horror the senseless… Read more »

On Thursday, July 14th at 7:30 p.m. EDT, Democrats will hold a national speak out on gun violence in America. This event is open press. WHO:    Representative John Lewis (D-GA) Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) … Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the unanimous House passage of the "400 Years of African American History Act," recognizing the resilience and significant contributions that African Americans have made in the United States since 1619. "Passage of the 400 Years of African American History Act is a tremendous achievement in our… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joined with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus to denounce the senseless violence that has transpired over the past week, to call for action to repair community trust, and to call for immediate consideration of pending gun violence prevention measures.  Additionally, the CBC called for an increase in… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement today on the third year anniversary of the Shelby County v. Holder ruling: “It has been three years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Section 4 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA) in Shelby County v. Holder and voting rights in states across the country have been… Read more »