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.
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Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Attorney Charles Ogletree, Jr.
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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,… MSNBC: Congressional Black Caucus Chair: 'Black people are under attack'
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Watch interview here. Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Steven Horsford and New York University history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat join Jonathan Capehart to discuss the right-wing attacks on Blackness and civil rights happening across America. MSNBC: GOPers have a math problem. They want voter suppression to solve it.
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Read article here. By Jahan Jones Congressional Black Caucus members say Republicans are revolting against simple math with their attempts to spurn Supreme Court rulings on gerrymandering. Congressional Black Caucus members gathered for a news conference on Thursday to denounce a raft of oppressive measures deployed nationwide to curb the influence of nonwhite… Associated Press: Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida’s race curriculum
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Read article here. By Gary Fields The Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to adopt an “aggressive legal strategy” to scrutinize recent changes to Florida’s Black history curriculum. The caucus wants the federal agencies to examine whether Florida school districts are violating federal discrimination… Congressional Black Caucus Commends President Biden’s Memorial Designation to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
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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.… Congressional Black Caucus Commends Jay-Z and Robert Kraft’s Books Unbanned Initiative
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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… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Florida's Guidelines for Black History
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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… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Retirement of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr.
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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… CNN: Top Black congressional leader responds to GOP lawmaker's apology after using the term 'colored people'
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Watch interview here. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), who serves as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, reacts to a racial slur uttered on the House floor by his colleague Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Recent Comment by Rep. Eli Crane
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to Rep. Eli Crane referring to Black service members as “colored people” on the House floor: “Rep. Eli Crane’s comment was unprofessional, insensitive and unbecoming of a member of the U.S.… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |