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.
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, President Irfaan Ali, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Chairman Steven Horsford and other Members of the Congressional Black Caucus had a productive meeting and discussed a range of global issues including energy and food security, enhancing regional economic prosperity, and the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
The… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to recent comments by Vivek Ramaswamy against Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07):
“Vivek Ramaswamy’s comments against Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley do not provoke ‘open and honest discussion’ on race in… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly white supremacist shooting in Jacksonville, Florida:
“Today, the Congressional Black Caucus is holding the entire Jacksonville community in our thoughts and we extend our sincerest condolences to the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04), members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the only Black female state attorney duly elected in Florida, Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell:
“Florida State Attorney Monique… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07), Congressional BlackCaucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the amicus brief filed by the CBC in the Northern District of Alabama:
“In defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Allen v.… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.:
“For decades, the Congressional Black Caucus has been honored to call Charles Ogletree, Jr. a friend and partner, and today,… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement commending President Biden and Vice President Harris for designating a memorial to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley:
“Today, Emmett Till should be 82 years old.… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement applauding the Shawn Carter Foundation and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism for launching the Books… Read more »
CBC Letter to the Florida State Board of Education
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Florida State Board of Education’s new standards for Black history curriculum:
“The Congressional Black Caucus condemns in the strongest language any… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to the retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.:
“For more than 60 years, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. has worked to move our country forward. From the campaign trail to his leadership at the Rainbow PUSH… Read more »
