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 Chairman G. K. Butterfield Says Budget Deal is Inadequate
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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to the proposed budget deal as it relates to CBC priorities: “The Congressional Black Caucus fully discussed the proposed budget deal and its ramifications as it relates to our constituents. In advance of the vote on Thursday and Friday, we express our… Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield Responds to Comments from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Calls for His Recusal from Fisher Case
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following comments made by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (Fisher II) U.S. Supreme Court case and has called for his recusal: “Justice Scalia’s comments were disgusting, inaccurate, and insulting to… CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfields Statement on Commemoration Events Marking 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 13th Amendment
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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) delivered remarks during the Congressional Commemoration in honor of the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States. Chairman Butterfield’s remarks, as prepared for delivery,… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Oral Argument in Evenwel v. Abbott
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral arguments in Evenwel v. Abbott, a Texas redistricting case that would deny representation to anyone who is not a voter, including every child and minor under the age of 18, by changing how state legislative districts are drawn. The Congressional Black Caucus strongly believes that all individuals should be… Black Caucus: Chicago shooting 'proof' of bias in police
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The Congressional Black Caucus is applauding the Justice Department's decision to investigate the Chicago Police Department, but says the decision is also "further proof" that bias by law enforcement is a real problem in the nation. "The multiple shooting incidents involving police in Chicago and across the country serve as further proof that bias and excessive use of… Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Leadership Commemorate 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 13th Amendment
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On Wednesday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. in the Capitol Visitors Center - Emancipation Hall, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and House and Senate leadership will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States. The President of the United States, Barack… CBC Applauds the Decision of Attorney General Loretta Lynch to Initiate the DOJ Pattern-or-Practice Investigation into the Chicago Police Department
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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following the decision of Attorney General Loretta Lynch to initiate the Department of Justice’s pattern-or-practice investigation into the Chicago Police Department. “The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has asserted for years that African Americans are treated unfairly and… CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Participates in Celebration Marking 60th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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December 4-5th, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will participate in celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. The event will also pay a special tribute to Rosa Parks. “On December 1, we recognized one of the critical turning points of the Civil Rights Movement: the 60th anniversary of the day… Congressional Black Caucus Applauds the Passage of the Conference Report to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following House passage of the conference report to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): “Members of the Congressional Black Caucus commend our colleague Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee of Education &… CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield and Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Co-Chairs of the CBC Diversity Task Force, Convene Leading African American Organizations to Announce New Initiatives To Increase Tech Diversity
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On Thursday, December 3rd at 10:00 a.m. EST in room 234 of the Cannon House Office Building, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), who serve as co-chairs of the CBC Diversity Task Force and CBC TECH 2020, will bring together top technology professional organizations to announce new efforts to increase African… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |