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.
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the new second majority-Black district in Louisiana:
“In a win for Black voters, the Louisiana State Legislature approved a new congressional map which will create a second majority-Black district in the state.… 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 Mr. Dexter Scott King:
“Today, the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of Mr. Dexter Scott King, a leader and civil rights icon. We express our sincerest condolences to his wife, Mrs. Leah Weber… Read more »
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By Rayna Reid Rayford
Rep. Charles Diggs of Michigan formed the Democratic Select Committee, which became formally organized into the Congressional Black Caucus two years later in 1971.
From 1959 to 1969, the number of Black Congressmembers more than doubled, increasing from four to ten representatives. Due to their… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III:
“Secretary Austin has served our nation honorably in and out of uniform for more than 41 years, including during his tenure leading the Department of Defense. He… Read more »
Today marks three years since the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)— released the following… 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 former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson:
“Today, the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of our beloved Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, and we are holding her family in our hearts during… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement applauding new clemencies and marijuana pardons by President Biden:
“The CBC applauds President Biden and the Department of Justice for today granting clemency under new DOJ sentencing guidelines to 11 individuals who… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued an open letter to many major corporations and their associations who made pledges to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and racial equity following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair… Read more »
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By Cheyanne Daniels
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is calling on corporate America to recommit to diversity, equity and inclusion promises, including $50 billion in investments, made after the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
In a corporate accountability letter, previewed by The Hill, the CBC asks corporations for an… Read more »
As Americans face a nationwide housing crisis, the Chairs of leading congressional caucuses are calling for federal action to protect people’s rights and stop rent price-gouging.
Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of… Read more »
