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Black Caucus members 'deeply concerned' by race allegations against Airbnb

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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Thursday demanded answers from the home-sharing website Airbnb over allegations that African-American guests face discrimination when trying to rent a room or house through the site. “Racism and any form of discrimination should never be tolerated in our society,” said Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), who chairs the…

Members of the CBC Stand in Support of Senate Democrats & Senator Chris Murphy in Filibuster for Commonsense Gun Violence Legislation

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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) and members of the CBC joined in support of current efforts by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (CT) and Senate Democrats to pressure Republicans to address gun violence in America.  “The CBC joins our colleagues and Senator Chris Murphy to say ‘enough is enough’ in…

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Call for Immediate Executive Action to Eradicate Boko Haram

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Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and members of the CBC sent a letter to President Barack Obama encouraging immediate action in response to Boko Haram to ensure the safe return of the more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls who remain captive by the terrorist organization. Led by the efforts of Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) and the…

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Muhammad Ali

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On yesterday, June 7, 2016, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali: “Muhammad Ali, who was referred to as ‘‘The Greatest of All Time,’’ was not only a champion in the boxing ring, but a champion of human and civil rights who, during a difficult time in American…

CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield and Congresswoman Barbara Lee Respond to House Republicans So-Called Poverty Plan

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Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following joint statement in response to the House Republican’s ‘Better Way’ policy agenda: “The House Republican ‘Better Way’ agenda is the ‘Wrong Way’ to alleviate poverty and lift Americans into the middle class,” said…

Chairman Butterfields Statement on the Passing of Muhammad Ali

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Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of boxing legend and humanitarian Muhammad Ali: “Muhammad Ali was not only a champion in the boxing ring, but he was a champion of human and civil rights,” said Chairman G. K. Butterfield.  “During a difficult time in American history he stood on principle…

CBC Applauds Appointments to the Presidents Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement commending President Barack Obama’s recent appointments to the Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities: “I was happy to hear of the President’s plan to appoint three remarkable leaders to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black…

Remarks by CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield At Press Conference Unveiling New GAO Report on Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools

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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) gave remarks at a press conference to commemorate the 62nd Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and unveil a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on contemporary racial and socioeconomic segregation and disparities in K-12 public schools.  Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and…

CBC, CHC, and CAPAC Call for Computer Science Funding

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The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education calling for critical funding that is needed for computer science education in minority and underrepresented communities. Increased funding will improve…

Remarks by CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield at a Health Disparity Forum Hosted by the House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats

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Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) participated in a discussion hosted by the House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats in partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to highlight the need for health equity. April is National Minority Health Month. Remarks by CBC Chairman Butterfield,…