Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the passing of Civil Rights leader Julian Bond:
"Our hearts are deeply saddened upon hearing news of the passing of our dear friend, Dr. Julian Bond, a forefather of America's Civil Rights Movement and one of our country's greatest advocates for freedom, equality and equitable treatment for… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935:
“For eight decades, Social Security has served as the foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans and has proven to be the… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement in response to the decision by a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruling that the Texas voter identification law violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and has a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic voters in Texas.
“The Congressional Black Caucus applauds… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) sent a joint letter to President Obama on Wednesday encouraging him to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 103-year-old Amelia Boynton Robinson.
Often referred to as the “Matriarch of the Movement,” Mrs. Boynton Robinson’s role in Bloody Sunday and the march from… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965.
“The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is the most successful piece of civil rights legislation in American history and it changed the political landscape for… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965:
“Access to affordable, quality health care is a fundamental American value, and no two programs have changed more lives in the area of health care than Medicare… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), all members of the CBC Diversity Task Force, will travel to Silicon Valley, August 2-4, 2015, to meet with executives at the country’s foremost technology companies and organizations as part of the CBC TECH 2020 initiative. Launched in May, CBC TECH 2020… Read more »
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will join Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and Members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses to hold a press event on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. EDT on the House East Front Steps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990.
“Twenty-five years ago the historic Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on the principle of inclusion and the premise… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement in response to the Equality Act:
“We believe that all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, are entitled to protection of the law from discrimination in all aspects of American life. We believe these principles must be enacted into law. We look forward to the opportunity to… Read more »
