Press Releases

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement in response to FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly and disparaging comments he made about Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn: “The Congressional Black Caucus is outraged Bill O’Reilly would make such a disparaging statement on national television regarding an esteemed member of the… Read more »

Today Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-5) submitted a letter to Airbnb, Inc. CEO, Brian Chesky. The letter, which can be read here, addresses recent reports of discrimination against African Americans and other minorities who attempt to book rooms online with Airbnb. Title II of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), co-chairs of the CBC Diversity Taskforce and CBC TECH 2020, released the CBC TECH 2020 Year in Review, a report which highlights CBC efforts to increase African American inclusion in the technology sector.  “When we launched CBC TECH 2020, we set out to change the workforce… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and members of the CBC joined in support of current efforts by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (CT) and Senate Democrats to pressure Republicans to address gun violence in America.  “The CBC joins our colleagues and Senator Chris Murphy to say ‘enough is enough’ in… Read more »

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 »