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 marks the 65th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education. This ruling determined that segregating schools on the basis of race was “inherently unequal” and therefore unconstitutional. Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement and video to commemorate the anniversary:
“Today… Read more »
United States Congresswoman Terri Sewell and two of her colleagues are heard from infuriated advocates for voting rights on Monday.
One of the provisions of the 965 Civil Rights Act was that Alabama and eight other states with a history of discrimination, must report to the Department of Justice before making any election law changes.
But in a 2013 case brought by Shelby County, the… Read more »
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) is finding herself in high demand heading into 2020.
The new leader of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus received a phone call from Joe Biden, the former vice president and current front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, just the other day.
She caught up with Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio),… Read more »
As reported in the news, during an interview with Marietta Daily Journal on May 5, 2019, NRA President Carolyn Meadows stated CBC Member Congresswoman Lucy McBath won her congressional seat because she is a “minority female.” Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response:
“Let’s be clear, NRA President Carolyn Meadows' recent… Read more »
According to recent reports, a IT staffing and recruiting tech company posted a job description for a “mid-senior level business development” person. The description added that the job candidates be “preferably Caucasian.” Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement in response:
“Let’s be clear, not only was this job posting… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of United States Court of Appeals Judge Damon J. Keith:
“Judge Keith was a civil rights icon who dedicated his life to the empowerment of African Americans across the country. Judge Keith was committed to helping future generations… Read more »
On Tuesday, April 30, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will launch a new, emergency taskforce focused on the growing problem of suicide and access to mental health care among Black youth. Chaired by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), The CBC Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health will convene experts in Washington, DC and around the country, raise awareness among… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement criticizing President Donald Trump’s despicable attack on Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) by tweeting a video accusing the Congresswoman of supporting terrorist responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
CBC Chair Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) said the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the authorities in southern Louisiana have named a suspect in connection to the recent burning of three historical black churches in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Congresswoman Karen Bass, the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement in response:
“These acts of domestic terrorism serve as a reminder that we must… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the CBC, Congressman Bennie Thompson, Chairman of Homeland Security Committee and Congressman Cedric Richmond issued the following joint statement on the recent burning of Louisiana churches:
“Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass, Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson, and Representative Cedric… Read more »
