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.
|
Filter
Congressman John Lewis Delivers Remarks at the "National Action to Realize the Dream" March and Rally
| Posted in Articles
Congressman John Lewis (GA-05) delivered remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the "National Action to Realize the Dream" March and Rally organized by the National Action Network. At age 23, while serving as Chairman of the Student Nonviole America Needs Jobs, Good Paying Jobs (and Without Them the Need for SNAP Is Not Going Away)
| Posted in In the News
by Chairwoman Marcia L. Fuge, Huffington PostUnemployment rates are down from the peak of the recession, but the national unemployment rate, stuck stubbornly high at 7.4 percent, only tells part of the story. It neglects to tell you about the millions of long-term unemployed workers who have been unemployed for six months or more. It fails to capture those who have discontinued fruitless… Rep. Marcia Fudge to speak at March on Washington anniversary events
| Posted in In the News
Warrensville Heights Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge missed hearing the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his historic "I Have a Dream" speech at 1963's March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom because she was just ten years old.When a new crop of marchers celebrates the event's fiftieth anniversary this week, Fudge will deliver her own speeches from the… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge to Speak at March on Washington 50th Anniversary Events
| Posted in Press Releases
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington as a speaker on Saturday, August 24 and on Wednesday, August 28. CBC Chair and HBCU Community Leaders Respond to Department of Educations Refusal to Reverse Changes to Parent PLUS Loan Eligibility Criteria
| Posted in Press Releases
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and advocacy organizations representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) released the following statements after meeting and committing to working together to advocate for students harmed by a chang Education Department Makes Changes to PLUS Loans
| Posted in In the News
(AP) -- The Obama administration, under pressure from black college presidents and lawmakers, has made changes to the PLUS loan program that may help thousands of families qualify for the college financial aid. The Education Department says families that have recent but small-scale debt may now become eligible for PLUS loans through appeals. The change in the program was announced in a… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Statement on the Department of Justices New Policies to Curtail Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
| Posted in Press Releases
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement on Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.'s announcement that the Department of Justice will implement a new set of policies intended to alleviate disparities in th U.S. Rep. Fudge to lead Labor Day parade
| Posted in In the News
by News-HeraldU.S. Rep. Marcia L. Fudge will serve as the grand marshal for the 11th Congressional District Community Caucus Labor Day parade.The event will begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 2 at the intersection of East 146th Street and Kinsman Avenue in Cleveland.It will end at Luke Easter Park where parade participants will be able to gather at the pavilion area for a meet-and-greet event.Along… Congresswoman Fudge, joined by 204 Democratic House Members calls on Speaker Boehner to Restore Nutrition Assistance in the Farm Bill
| Posted in In the News
by James Crosby, CityNews USACongresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) signed a letter that was delivered to House Speaker John Boehner today, calling on the Speaker to restore funding for SNAP (food stamps) and other nutrition programs to the farm bill. The Congresswoman issued the following statement regarding the letter, which was signed by a total of 205 House Democrats in support of… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on the Department of Justice's New Policies to Curtail Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
| Posted in Press Releases
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement on Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.'s announcement that the Department of Justice will implement a new set of policies intended to alleviate disparities in th Browse Documents by Date or Issue |