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.
This week, the United States Supreme Court decided unanimously to uphold redistricting practices that ensure fair and democratic representation for all citizens in America in Evenwel v. Abbott. The petitioner challenged voting protections that were put in place for non-voters including children and minors under the age of 18. Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) made… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released a statement today in response to Senator Mitch McConnell asserting the Senate Republicans plan to move on with other legislative business, continuing the obstructionist rhetoric that has characterized the Supreme Court nomination dialogue:
“Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell restated his shortsighted… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator Earline Parmon:
“Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of Earline Parmon who was a trailblazer in North Carolina state government,” said Chairman Butterfield. “She… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of Mr. Robert McGlotten:
“Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of Robert McGlotten. He was a champion of labor rights serving in multiple capacities for 28 years with the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations… Read more »
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus in Flint, Michigan today for a ‘Speak Out’ event to hear directly from families affected by the city’s ongoing water crisis.
Members spent the day in Flint touring the city, speaking with residents,… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the CBC Year-in-Review annual report, highlighting the CBC’s activities and engagement in the first legislative session of the 114th Congress.
“The first session of the 114th Congress has been an incredible year for the Congressional Black Caucus. Our members have worked tirelessly on a… Read more »
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will join U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus in Flint, Michigan, on Friday, March 4, 2016, for a ‘Speak Out’ event to hear directly from families affected by the city’s ongoing water crisis.
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and U.S. Rep.… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell:
“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reinforcing the Republican political agenda to disrupt governmental functions when the circumstances do not line up with their philosophy. It is imperative that we have nine members of… Read more »
In recognition of Black History Month, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Thursday released an update to their 2015 report on the economic status of African Americans. The study finds that African Americans lag far behind white Americans in almost every measure of economic well-being in all 50 states.
“During Black History Month our nation… Read more »
Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, Congressmen Bobby Scott, Don Beyer, G. K. Butterfield, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Hilary Shelton, Director of the NAACP Washington Bureau introduced the 400 Years of African American History Act – legislation that would establish a commission to plan programs and activities in 2019 across the country to recognize… Read more »
