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More than a dozen members of the Congressional Black Caucus marched down to the Department of Justice midday to demand federal intervention to stymie police shootings of unarmed African-Americans. "The killing of unarmed black men and women by police is a crisis," said Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). The letter calls on Lynch to “aggressively pursue investigations,… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-5), and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement to commend Airbnb on its report to address racial discrimination and abuse: “The Congressional Black Caucus commends Airbnb and its CEO, Brian Chesky, for taking this significant first step to address… Read more »

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) issued the following statement on today’s shooting of three Baton Rouge, Louisiana police officers.    “Members of the Congressional Black Caucus offer our deepest sympathies to the families of the officers killed and injured in today’s shooting in Baton Rouge.  Tensions are high in our country, but violence… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G.K. Butterfield said violence against police officers won't solve the country's problems, in a call for peace made Sunday after three police officers were killed and another three injured in Baton Rouge, La. "Tensions are high in our country, but violence does not lead to justice and targeting law enforcement does not bring… Read more »

On yesterday evening, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Representative John Lewis (D-GA), and members of the CBC joined Democrats and supporters from across the country to hold ‘Lighting the Way,’ a National Speak Out on the path forward on gun violence. “Members of the CBC have long… Read more »

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) issued the following statement after CBC Member discussions with Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) lead to the creation of a bipartisan working group to address police relations in the African American community.    “Last week was exceedingly sad as we as a nation watched in horror the senseless… Read more »

On Thursday, July 14th at 7:30 p.m. EDT, Democrats will hold a national speak out on gun violence in America. This event is open press. WHO:    Representative John Lewis (D-GA) Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) … Read more »

Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the unanimous House passage of the "400 Years of African American History Act," recognizing the resilience and significant contributions that African Americans have made in the United States since 1619. "Passage of the 400 Years of African American History Act is a tremendous achievement in our… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joined with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus to denounce the senseless violence that has transpired over the past week, to call for action to repair community trust, and to call for immediate consideration of pending gun violence prevention measures.  Additionally, the CBC called for an increase in… Read more »

The Congressional Black Caucus is calling for an immediate vote on a gun control bill following a wave of violence this week that left two black civilians and five police officers dead in three separate incidents. “Republicans, what on earth — why are you recoiling and not giving us a debate on gun violence?” CBC Chairman G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) said at a Friday… Read more »