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, we join the world in mourning the passing of Civil Rights leader Rev. Joseph Lowery.
Rev. Lowery, fondly known as the “dean” of the civil rights movement, was a pastor, an organizer of the March on Washington, co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, leader of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement after the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act, passed the Senate:
“When America catches a cold, Black America catches pneumonia. So as America continues to deal with the impact of the coronavirus health crisis, the CBC is fighting for bold solutions to support the needs of… Read more »
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) issued the following statement on the passing of Airickca Gordon Taylor, cousin of Emmett Till.
“It is with great sadness that the Congressional Black Caucus learns of the passing of Airickca Gordon Taylor, cousin of Emmett Till. Mrs. Gordon Taylor was known for her work speaking out against racial violence, her work with families… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed The Families First Coronavirus Act. This robust legislation will provide critical provisions to combat the global Coronavirus pandemic, including paid leave, free coronavirus testing, unemployment benefits, food assistance , protections for health care workers, and additional funding to states to counter… Read more »
IN THE INAUGURAL COLUMN FOR ESSENCE’S "IN HER WE TRUST," REP. KAREN BASS (CA-37), CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS, WRITES ABOUT BLACK WOMEN PROTECTING DEMOCRACY. Read more »
This week, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus voted unanimously to support the bipartisan Emergency Funding for Coronavirus. The supplemental funding package will ensure that we can adequately protect the spread within our communities and effectively treat patients of the Coronavirus in America.
“One of the hallmarks of our community is caring for our family and friends,… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus is deeply concerned by the personal and racial attacks against Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06).
Congresswoman McBath’s dedication to serving her constituents is unquestionable. During her first year in Congress, she championed transformative legislation such as the Haven Act, which was signed into law in 2019. The Haven Act… Read more »
Yesterday, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham at the direction of Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of the CBC 2020 Census Task force. The task force was formed to hold the Trump Administration accountable for an accurate and inclusive census process for Black people in America.
“Since 1790, our Constitution has… Read more »
As we celebrate the contributions of African Americans this month, we’d like to highlight a policy area where the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) — created in 1971, a year after the first observance of Black History Month — has played a pivotal role and where many of its members are now working to build on past achievements. It’s the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), particularly the EITC… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement following the House Passage of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, legislation that would make lynching a crime under federal law.
“Today, under the leadership of Representative Bobby Rush (IL-01), and three other Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, the House of Representatives finally passed legislation to address the… Read more »
