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.
Prepared by the Democratic staff of the Joint Economic Committee
Nearly one-in-seven Americans identify themselves as “black or African American,” the third largest racial or ethnic group in the United States. African Americans have made significant social and economic progress since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, the black community continues to face… Read more »
5 Reasons The American Dream Is Eluding Black People, published by NewsOne
While African-Americans have made significant social and economic strides since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Black community continues to face enormous financial and social challenges, according to a report released Tuesday by Democratic staff of the congressional Joint Economic… Read more »
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Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell was elected to her third term to represent Alabama’s 7th Congressional District on November 4, 2014. She is one of the first women elected to Congress from Alabama in her own right and is the first black woman to ever serve in the Alabama Congressional delegation.
Congresswoman Sewell sits on the exclusive… Read more »
Last week, House Republicans released their budget. The document was roundly mocked, but it would have been more comical if the budget didn’t stand to immediately worsen the lives of millions of Americans. On Monday, the Congressional Black Caucus released its budget, which, like the Republican version, frames the proposal in moral terms. The difference is that the… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus prioritizes education, public health and deficit reduction—in contrast with the GOP plan, which guts the social safety net.
In the Congressional Black Caucus’ Alternative Budget for Fiscal Year 2016, which lays out where the CBC thinks the nation’s finances should be, it finds itself—yet again—in the unenviable position of… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus is preparing a forceful lobbying push in support of President Barack Obama’s attorney general nominee.
Loretta Lynch was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday with three Republican votes. She is expected to win confirmation on the Senate floor, but a number of hardline conservatives are already opposing her over her stance on… Read more »
With the 114th Congress already heading into its seventh week of action, the Congressional Black Caucus announced its new staff, filling out its four-person shop with three new hires and one holdover from the 113th.
Abdul Henderson will serve as the CBC’s new executive director, taking over for LaDavia Drane, who is now director of the Office of Federal and Regional… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
