Press Releases

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral arguments in Evenwel v. Abbott, a Texas redistricting case that would deny representation to anyone who is not a voter, including every child and minor under the age of 18, by changing how state legislative districts are drawn.  The Congressional Black Caucus strongly believes that all individuals should be… Read more »

On Wednesday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. in the Capitol Visitors Center - Emancipation Hall, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and House and Senate leadership will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States.  The President of the United States, Barack… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following the decision of Attorney General Loretta Lynch to initiate the Department of Justice’s pattern-or-practice investigation into the Chicago Police Department. “The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has asserted for years that African Americans are treated unfairly and… Read more »

December 4-5th, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will participate in celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. The event will also pay a special tribute to Rosa Parks. “On December 1, we recognized one of the critical turning points of the Civil Rights Movement: the 60th anniversary of the day… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following House passage of the conference report to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): “Members of the Congressional Black Caucus commend our colleague Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee of Education &… Read more »

On Thursday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. EST in room 234 of the Cannon House Office Building, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), who serve as co-chairs of the CBC Diversity Task Force and CBC TECH 2020, will bring together top technology professional organizations to announce new efforts to increase African… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joins national leaders to hold a press call on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. EST to kick off a celebration of the historic 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the United States.  The event marks the ratification of the 13th Amendment and will encourage the official recognition of December… Read more »

The Congressional Black Caucus holds the safety of our homeland as its number one priority, and we take seriously our humanitarian responsibility to vulnerable populations that are under attack and desperately fleeing severe violence and persecution.  The fabric of America is built on the premise that those who seek refuge should be able to find it here. “The Congressional… Read more »

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom Award recipients, which include CBC founding member Shirley Chisholm. “The Congressional Black Caucus is proud to recognize this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom Award recipients.  This distinguished group of American citizens have each made… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) former chairperson Jacqueline Berrien: "Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Jacqueline Berrien.  Ms. Berrien was a champion of civic engagement and equal rights and she dedicated the duration of… Read more »