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On yesterday evening, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Representative John Lewis (D-GA), and members of the CBC joined Democrats and supporters from across the country to hold ‘Lighting the Way,’ a National Speak Out on the path forward on gun violence.

“Members of the CBC have long advocated for common sense legislation on our nation’s gun violence epidemic,” said Chairman Butterfield.  “The CBC will continue our efforts in support of legislation that will create common sense gun laws, hold police accountable and strengthen community relations with law enforcement. 

"America is facing a serious problem with the issue of gun violence and tonight’s Speak Out allows us another opportunity to bring attention to the urgent need for Congress to work toward finding a solution to an issue that has affected each of us.”

Click here to view photos from the National Speak Out on gun violence.

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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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