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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the resolution to censure Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03):  “Today, Representative Clay Higgins used his official account on X to publicly spew hatred, fear, and intolerance against Haitians and Haitian Americans in an… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement following the ceremonial swearing-in of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ-10):  “Yesterday, the Congressional Black Caucus was proud to welcome U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver to our ranks. As a former Newark City Council… Read more »

Read article here. By Kaustuv Basu, Bloomberg Black leaders in Congress say that they will use the power of their numbers to force civil rights protections in any artificial intelligence bill that is about to become law. The Congressional Black Caucus controls a key bloc of votes in Congress, with close to 60 Democratic lawmakers in its ranks. When civil rights provisions… Read more »

New report finds strong support among Fortune 500 companies for workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion despite ongoing attacks. Report outlines “best practices” guide to strengthen corporate diversity across sectors. Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released its new corporate… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released its new corporate accountability report, "What Good Looks Like: A Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"– a first-of-its-kind report to hold Fortune 500 companies — across all sectors — accountable to their diversity, equity,… Read more »

Read article here.   By Matt Brown, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic prosperity and reduce racial wealth inequities, according to a new report by the CongressionalBlack Caucus.  The report released… Read more »

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act earlier this year. Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the fatal police shooting of Sonya… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18):  “It is with the deepest sadness that the Congressional Black Caucus has learned of the passing of our dear friend and colleague,… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on President Biden’s proclamation designating the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument:  “The Congressional Black Caucus applauds President Biden’s proclamation… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement on the Nuziard v. MBDA ruling:  “The Department of Justice’s decision to not appeal the ruling in Nuziard v. MBDA is unfortunate. This ruling adds to the ongoing… Read more »