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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) former chairperson Jacqueline Berrien:

"Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Jacqueline Berrien.  Ms. Berrien was a champion of civic engagement and equal rights and she dedicated the duration of her career to ensuring equal opportunity for all Americans. 

“The CBC is inspired by her dedication and work to protect some of our most vulnerable communities, and we extend our thoughts and prayers to her family at this difficult time.”

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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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