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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CBC Letter Urging DHS to Rescind its Public Charge Proposal
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A letter urging the Department of Homeland Security to rescind its proposal to make it harder for low-income, immigrants color to get green cards. CBC Criticizes Latest Trump Administration Attack on Low-Income, Immigrants of Color
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Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) criticized the Trump Administration’s latest attack on low-income, immigrants of color. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, the CBC wrote that a proposal to restrict green cards for immigrants who are likely to use public assistance programs such as Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… CBC Opposes SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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Today, in a letter to Senate leaders, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) formally expressed its opposition to the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. The CBC believes Judge Kavanaugh’s views on voter suppression, police brutality, and unreasonable searches and seizures would be a threat to African Americans’ years-long struggle for… CBC Chair Written Kavanaugh Testimony
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The written testimony submitted by the CBC Chair during Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination hearing. On September 7, the CBC Chair testified during the hearing about a portion of the written testimony. CBC Statement on Trump's Latest Attack on Federal Workers
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Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement in reaction to the news that the White House unilaterally froze pay increases for federal workers: “With the passing of another day comes another attack on hard-working Americans to please radical elements of the President's base and to help the wealthy.… CBC Chairman Statement on Passing of Senator John McCain
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Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain (R-AZ): “A war hero, Senator John McCain led with courage and conviction on and off the battlefield. You always knew where he stood, and he stood straight wherever he was standing. “In Congress, where there is more… CBC Letter to Randolph County Georgia Board of Elections
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A letter to the Randolph County Georgia Board of Elections about a proposal to close polling locations in the predominately black county. CBC Chairman Statement on Trump Tweet about White South African Farmers
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on President Trump’s recent tweet about white South African farmers. “Here is the real story behind President Trump’s tweet: Every time he is caught in a lie or the Mueller investigation gets closer to the truth, he tries to play the race card so… CBC Criticizes Randolph County Georgia Board of Election Attempt to Suppress Black Vote
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Today, in a letter to Randolph County Georgia Board of Elections leaders, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) criticized the County’s proposal to close more than three-quarters of their polling locations, including one that is 97 percent African American. The CBC believes the proposal is an attempt to suppress the African-American vote ahead of a key election, which would be a… CBC Statement on the Passing of American Legend Aretha Franklin
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Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement in reaction to the news that Aretha Franklin passed away: “It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of the most important figures in American culture, Aretha Franklin. The Congressional Black Caucus sends out its deepest condolences to her… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |