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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Million Man March, which took place on October 16, 1995:

“Twenty years ago, we witnessed a historic gathering of African American men in the nation’s capital that brought worldwide attention to the plight of Black men in America.  The Million Man March created a movement that highlighted the socioeconomic perils facing African American families in communities across the country. 

“Today, issues of mass incarceration, disparities in health, an increasing suicide rate among Black youth, and a perennially high unemployment rate continue to plague the African American community.  These issues are unacceptable but not insurmountable, and it will take all hands on deck to find effective solutions for the next generation.  So as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of this momentous march, let us reflect on the work that still remains undone in the African American community, and use this anniversary as a call to action for the progress and change that has yet to be realized, especially as it pertains to Black men in America.” 

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Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns.  For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream.  To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov.

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