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By Praveena Somasundaram The Congressional Black Caucus condemned President Donald Trump’s attempt to blame the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs for the D.C. plane crash, describing his remarks as a “truly disgusting and disgraceful display of racist political prognostication.” In a statement Thursday, the caucus said Trump… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive actions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): “President Trump promised to work to lower costs and spur economic growth for all American communities. Instead of… Read more »

Read article here. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke said President Donald Trump promised to try to lower costs and improve the economy for all communities. “Instead of working to create economic opportunities that will allow Americans to get ahead, build generational wealth and achieve the American dream, President Trump on day one of his administration signed an… Read more »

The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—CongressionalAsian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)— released the following joint statement:  “A cornerstone… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus today celebrated President Biden’s historic clemency action. Today’s clemency announcement follows a December 11th letter from the Congressional Black Caucus which called on President Biden “to prioritize the commutation of sentences for individuals… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement regarding President Joe Biden’s farewell address from the Oval Office: “As President Biden prepares to leave office, the Congressional Black Caucus applauds him for 50 years of public service and personal sacrifice to our… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice’s report on the Tulsa Race Massacre: “The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was without question one of the worst acts of racial violence in our nation's history. The white supremacist mob attack on the… Read more »

By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO Black caucus members will have to run the gauntlet of Republican partisan control during the 119th session of Congress, nonetheless, the lawmakers said they will fight to advance legislation that will significantly impact Black and Brown communities across the United States. These legislative efforts span various issues, including economic equity,… Read more »

A letter from the Congressional Black Caucus requesting President Biden to reclassify marijuana.  Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol:  “Four years ago, an unprecedented and violent insurrection fueled by election denialism and far-right extremism, attempted to interrupt the peaceful… Read more »