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CBC, House members shocked by Garner Grand Jury VerdictWashington ExaminerBy Susan Ferrechio December 3, 2014 Congressional Black Caucus members and lawmakers representing New York City said they want an investigation following a grand jury decision not to indict an NYPD officer who was recorded on video putting a suspect in a chokehold, killing him.“How could you sit there as a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the decision of the Staten Island Grand Jury not to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner: Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the decision of the Ferguson Grand Jury not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed teen Michael Brown: Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Denounces Ferguson Grand JuryPoliticoBy Kendall BreitmanPosted November 24, 2014Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday called the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson a “slap in the face” for those seeking justice for the death of Michael Brown.“The Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the passing of Washington, D.C. Councilman and Former Mayor Marion Barry: Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration: Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was elected chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 114th Congress. His appointment comes after 10 years of membership in the Caucus. Read more »

Black Caucus Sees Race as Factor in Filibusters, Eyes Rules ChangeBy Emma DumainRoll Call StaffNov. 19, 2013The Congressional Black Caucus is fed up with Republican filibusters of President Barack Obama’s nominees, which several black lawmakers said they believe are motivated in part by race.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid indicated Tuesday that it’s time to take action… Read more »

Black caucus pledges support for seniorityPoliticoBy Lauren French and John BresnahanPosted November November 13, 2014 9:15 PMAfrican-American lawmakers are concerned that the Democrats’ tradition of selecting the most senior member to run for party leadership spots is breaking down.The Congressional Black Caucus hosted a dinner in the Capitol late Wednesday featuring two of the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following opinion on the 2014 midterm election results: Read more »