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, October 26, 2015, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) participated in a discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) to highlight the need for diversity in federal judicial appointments.
Remarks by CBC Chairman Butterfield, as prepared for delivery, follow:
Discussion on Judicial Elections, Judges of Color, and Diversity on the Bench
Hosted by the Center for… 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… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus applauds today’s decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to lower rates for inmate calling services (ICS). The FCC’s decision ensures calling rates are reasonable and fair for families who want to stay in touch with incarcerated loved ones. CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement… Read more »
A high level delegation of the Congressional Black Caucus visited the World Bank Headquarters for a series of meetings with President Jim Kim, key members of his management team, and staff affinity groups. The series of discussions, which lasted for almost five hours, centered on the institutions mission and challenges in combatting poverty around the world, and recent efforts to boost… Read more »
On yesterday, Tuesday, October 20, 2015, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield sent a letter on behalf of all 46 CBC Members to outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner to encourage him to prioritize and address time-sensitive legislative items and urge that he fully address issues affecting the African American community before the end of his… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC), House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) hosted a student roundtable at Howard University where they discussed sequestration and the disproportionate impact arbitrary cuts will have on minority communities, particularly to Pell Grant funding and student financial… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement in response to California Governor Jerry Brown signing into law the New Motor Voter Act, which automatically registers eligible residents to vote when they interact with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
“The Congressional Black Caucus applauds the decision by the California Legislature… Read more »
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC) and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) will host a roundtable discussion with students from Howard University on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CBC Members Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA), Chair of the Whip’s Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Million Man March, which took place on October 16, 1995:
“Twenty years ago, we witnessed a historic gathering of African American men in the nation’s capital that brought worldwide attention to the plight of Black men in America. The… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following the success of the Fincher Discharge Petition to force consideration of legislation to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
“The Congressional Black Caucus was unified in our effort to ensure the requisite number of signatures was reached to guarantee the… Read more »
