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.
Democratic leaders on Friday hammered the Republicans' new budget proposal with warnings that it would devastate black Americans, who are already lagging far behind the rest of the country economically.
The lawmakers, with Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) chairman Rep. G.K. Butterfield taking the lead, said the GOP's 2016 spending blueprint makes the sharpest cuts to programs that… Read more »
In March, the Army Times reported allegations of a practice in which soldiers in a given battalion were given a “free pass” to use racial slurs. In response, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Linda Sánchez… Read more »
Today, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), issued the following statement in response to charges filed against the six Baltimore, Maryland police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray:
“The Congressional Black Caucus applauds the swift and decisive actions by the Baltimore City State’s Attorney in conducting a… Read more »
On Friday, May 1st at 1:30 p.m., Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield, Representative Barbara Lee, and members of House Democratic Leadership will hold a press call addressing the impact of the Republican budget on the African American community.
Black America is in a state of emergency and what we see happening in Baltimore, Maryland is not solely about police… Read more »
Today, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and members of the CBC took to the House Floor where they spoke on how persistent poverty in the African American community fosters feelings of hopelessness and called for the need for Congressional action and law enforcement accountability.
**Remarks as Prepared for Delivery**
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Today, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), issued the following statement in response to the death of Freddie Gray and protests in Baltimore, Maryland:
“Members of the Congressional Black Caucus offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Freddie Gray and the Baltimore community during this difficult time. We call for… Read more »
“I am proud to join with my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to applaud today’s confirmation of Loretta Lynch as the next Attorney General of the United States of America.
“Today is a historic day for our country as Loretta Lynch becomes the first African American female to serve in the role of our nation’s top law enforcement official. Her… Read more »
“We have come today for one single purpose – that is to urge the United States Senate to confirm the Honorable Loretta Lynch to serve as the 83rd Attorney General of the United States.
“Loretta Lynch is a native of my home state of North Carolina. She is a legal scholar. She is experienced and a very successful U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of… Read more »
Prepared by the Democratic staff of the Joint Economic Committee
Nearly one-in-seven Americans identify themselves as “black or African American,” the third largest racial or ethnic group in the United States. African Americans have made significant social and economic progress since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, the black community continues to face… Read more »
5 Reasons The American Dream Is Eluding Black People, published by NewsOne
While African-Americans have made significant social and economic strides since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Black community continues to face enormous financial and social challenges, according to a report released Tuesday by Democratic staff of the congressional Joint Economic… Read more »
