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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joins national leaders to hold a press call on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. EST to kick off a celebration of the historic 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the United States.  The event marks the ratification of the 13th Amendment and will encourage the official recognition of December… Read more »

The Congressional Black Caucus holds the safety of our homeland as its number one priority, and we take seriously our humanitarian responsibility to vulnerable populations that are under attack and desperately fleeing severe violence and persecution.  The fabric of America is built on the premise that those who seek refuge should be able to find it here. “The Congressional… Read more »

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom Award recipients, which include CBC founding member Shirley Chisholm. “The Congressional Black Caucus is proud to recognize this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom Award recipients.  This distinguished group of American citizens have each made… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) former chairperson Jacqueline Berrien: "Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Jacqueline Berrien.  Ms. Berrien was a champion of civic engagement and equal rights and she dedicated the duration of… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Higher Education Act: “The Higher Education Act opened the door to opportunity for millions of students and families around the country by making college more affordable and accessible to those who are the most in need.  On the fiftieth… Read more »

Federal financial services agencies have yet to reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the American population in their workforces – this according to a Democratic Financial Services Committee staff report released during a press conference today led by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee. Senior Democratic Members in attendance… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of former CBC Member Augustus "Gus" Savage: “Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of former Representative Augustus "Gus" Savage, who represented the Second Congressional District of Illinois from 1981 until 1993.  During his six terms in… Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing the installation of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as the first African American to lead the U.S. Episcopal Church. “The Congressional Black Caucus commends Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on becoming the twenty-seventh Presiding Bishop, Primate, and Chief Executive Officer of the Domestic and… Read more »

Forum Highlights Challenges and Persistent Inequities Facing the African American Community African Americans across the Country Face Vast Disparities in Employment, Wealth Compared to Whites Today, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democrats held a public forum at the Harlem Hospital Center to discuss the impact of economic… Read more »

The American Dream on Hold: Economic Challenges in the African American Community Congressional Black Caucus and Joint Economic Committee Democrats Hold Public Forum and Press Conference in New York A public forum on the impact of economic challenges and persistent inequities facing African Americans across the country will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. –… Read more »