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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Letter to House Judiciary Republicans about Review of Obama-Era School Discipline Guidance
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A letter to House Judiciary Republicans about their review of Obama-era school discipline guidance in the wake of the Parkland shooting. CBC to House Judiciary Committee Republicans – Don’t Scapegoat Students of Color, Students with Disabilities in Wake of Parkland Shooting
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Today, hours before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Obama-era ED-DOJ school discipline guidance, the Congressional Black Caucus criticized Republicans for their willingness to scapegoat students of color and students with disabilities in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, Fla. The guidance assists states, districts, and schools in… CBC Task Force on Foreign Affairs and National Security Hosts Briefing Examining FBI Black Identity Extremism Report
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Today, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – led by CBC Foreign Affairs and National Security Task Force co-chair Congressmember Karen Bass (D-CA-37) – hosted a hearing-style briefing featuring experts and activists from around the country to examine and investigate the FBI’s August 2017 report that asserted that "Black Identity Extremists" (BIE) are likely motivated to… Letter to Secretary Nielsen on Family Separations
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A letter to Secretary Nielsen on the Trump Administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their asylum-seeking parents. Thompson, Richmond, Jackson Lee: Austin Bombings Must Be Classified as Terrorist Attacks
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Today, Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), and Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) released the follow statement on the terrorist bombings in Austin, Texas: “Our prayers continue to be with the victims of the Austin bombings… CBC Urges Investment Associations to Increase Diversity at Firms They Own
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Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), led by CBC Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) and the Co-Chairs of the CBC Diversity Taskforce, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) and Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01), made public a letter the CBC sent to investment associations urging them to leverage their influence at the firms they own to ensure these firms increase diversity in their board… CBC Chairman Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
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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 Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY-25): “Today Congress lost its only microbiologist. “Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was a champion for justice and equality, one who worked tirelessly to make this country a more perfect union. She was… Letter to Investment Associations about Diversity
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A letter to investment associations about leveraging their influence at the companies they invest in to ensure that these companies increase diversity. In Letter to Carson, CBC Criticizes Proposed Change to HUD’s Mission Statement
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In a letter sent yesterday to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) criticized a proposed change to HUD’s mission statement that would remove anti-discrimination language about the need to create “inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.” The CBC wrote, “As a direct result of institutional, systemic… CBC Launches NCAA Task Force
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In light of recent reports about National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule violations regarding the payment of student-athletes, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced today that it is launching an NCAA task force that will be led by CBC Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02): “The purpose of this taskforce is to assess the treatment of student-athletes, including the… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |