Press Releases

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act: “The Higher Education Act opened the door to opportunity for millions of students and families around the country by making college more affordable and accessible to those who are the most in need.  On the fiftieth… Read more »

Federal financial services agencies have yet to reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the American population in their workforces – this according to a Democratic Financial Services Committee staff report released during a press conference today led by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee. Senior Democratic Members in attendance… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of former CBC Member Augustus "Gus" Savage: “Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of former Representative Augustus "Gus" Savage, who represented the Second Congressional District of Illinois from 1981 until 1993.  During his six terms in… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing the installation of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as the first African American to lead the U.S. Episcopal Church. “The Congressional Black Caucus commends Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on becoming the twenty-seventh Presiding Bishop, Primate, and Chief Executive Officer of the Domestic and… Read more »

Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community African Americans across the Country Face Vast Disparities in Employment, Wealth Compared to Whites Today, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats held a public forum at the Harlem Hospital Center to discuss the impact of economic… Read more »

The American Dream on Hold: Economic Challenges in the African American Community Congressional Black Caucus and Joint Economic Committee Democrats Hold Public Forum and Press Conference in New York A public forum on the impact of economic challenges and persistent inequities facing African Americans across the country will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. –… Read more »

Today, October 26, 2015, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) participated in a discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) to highlight the need for diversity in federal judicial appointments. Remarks by CBC Chairman Butterfield, as prepared for delivery, follow: Discussion on Judicial Elections, Judges of Color, and Diversity on the Bench Hosted by the Center for… Read more »

        The American Dream on Hold: Economic Challenges in the African American Community Congressional Black Caucus and Joint Economic Committee Democrats Hold Public Forum and Press Conference in New York A public forum on the impact of economic challenges and persistent inequities facing African Americans across the country will be held on Friday, October… Read more »

The Congressional Black Caucus applauds today’s decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to lower rates for inmate calling services (ICS).  The FCC’s decision ensures calling rates are reasonable and fair for families who want to stay in touch with incarcerated loved ones.  CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement… Read more »

A high level delegation of the Congressional Black Caucus visited the World Bank Headquarters for a series of meetings with President Jim Kim, key members of his management team, and staff affinity groups. The series of discussions, which lasted for almost five hours, centered on the institutions mission and challenges in combatting poverty around the world, and recent efforts to boost… Read more »