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.
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CBC Members to Host "Educational Success for Black Men and Boys in a Post Brown v. Board of Education Era" Panel and Discussion
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On Thursday, May 29 Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will host "Educational Success for Black Men and Boys in a Post Brown v. Board of Education Era," to discuss policies and priorities that will help eliminate systemic barriers for educational success. CBC Chair Marcia Fudge Statement on 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Decision
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling which was handed down on May 17, 1954: Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudges Statement on Congressman John Conyers
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement on Rep. John Conyers’s (MI-13) :“As a founder and most senior Member of the CBC, John Conyers has been an advocate for the Congressional Black Caucus and a respected leader in the House of Representatives. Mr. Conyers has an unwavering commitment to the people of Detroit’s… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Remarks at the Global Policy Solutions Color of Wealth Summit
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Thank you for inviting me to join you today.I especially want to thank Dr. Rockeymore and her team for bringing more attention to this issue.We often talk about poverty and income inequality, but we rarely talk about the long-term consequences of these issues and how they contribute to the generational issues of poverty in communities of color.I'm sure you’ve heard these… Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Speak Out for Nigerian Girls
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by Breana Edwards, TheRoot.comReps. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), Barbara Lee and Karen Bass (both D-Calif.), joined their voices to protests demanding that the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls be returned safely.The four women, all members of the Congressional Black Caucus, were joined by Rep. Janice Hahn (D-Calif.) as they held a press conference outside the… Cbc Urges Senate to Confirm Pending State Department Nominees for Ambassadorships to African Nations
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11), CBC Africa taskforce co-Chairs Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05) and Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37) released the following statements urging the Senate to confirm pending nominees for ambassadorships to African nations. Each nominee has awaited a Senate vote for more than 200 days: CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Remarks at the Press Conference on Kidnapping of Nigerian GIrls
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I am humbled and proud that the world has shown up and spoken up for our girls.Just yesterday, in the midst of an international outcry against Boku Haram, 8 more girls were abducted in Nigeria.How disgusting and despicable can these human beings be to prey on children, the most fragile among us.Those who have committed and who continue to commit these crimes are not militia or warlords,… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Remarks at the Press Conference for Kidnapping of Nigerian Girls
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I am humbled and proud that the world has shown up and spoken up for our girls.Just yesterday, in the midst of an international outcry against Boku Haram, 8 more girls were abducted in Nigeria.How disgusting and despicable can these human beings be to prey on children, the most fragile among us.Those who have committed and who continue to commit these crimes are not militia or warlords,… Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Kidnapping of Girls and Young Women in Nigeria
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Today, the Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement on the kidnapping of girls and young women in Nigeria: Browse Documents by Date or Issue |