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, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement to remember the victims of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) shooting on the one year anniversary:
“One year ago today, nine parishioners were violently gunned down as they worshiped in peace at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, South… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement in observance of the 151st annual celebration of Juneteenth:
“We celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, each year to commemorate June 19, 1865 when news of the end of slavery reached millions of slaves in Galveston, Texas and they were informed of their freedom and the end of the Civil… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement in response to FOX News’ Bill O’Reilly and disparaging comments he made about Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn:
“The Congressional Black Caucus is outraged Bill O’Reilly would make such a disparaging statement on national television regarding an esteemed member of the… Read more »
Last year, the Congressional Black Caucus launched the CBC Tech 2020 Initiative to address the lack of African American talent in the technology pipeline.
On its one-year anniversary, the initiative is still going strong.
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), co-chairs of the CBC Diversity… Read more »
Today Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-5) submitted a letter to Airbnb, Inc. CEO, Brian Chesky. The letter, which can be read here, addresses recent reports of discrimination against African Americans and other minorities who attempt to book rooms online with Airbnb.
Title II of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), co-chairs of the CBC Diversity Taskforce and CBC TECH 2020, released the CBC TECH 2020 Year in Review, a report which highlights CBC efforts to increase African American inclusion in the technology sector.
“When we launched CBC TECH 2020, we set out to change the workforce… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
