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.
The Tri-Caucus – which includes the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – called on Department of Housing (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to reverse his decision to target immigrant and mixed-status households by barring them from federal housing subsidies, which would exacerbate the affordable housing… Read more »
On Friday, June 7, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)’s new Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health will convene for a second time in Washington, DC to hear from award winning actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson. Henson founded The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018 to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness in the African… Read more »
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus –Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (CA-37), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) – released the following statement on recently uncovered documents from late-Republican strategist Thomas B. Hofeller and its implications on the Trump… Read more »
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – celebrated the appointment of Lonnie G. Bunch III, the current Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, as the first person of color chosen to lead the… Read more »
On Wednesday May 22, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)’s Police Accountability Taskforce will bring together advocates, law enforcement experts, and victims, including the mother of Oscar Grant, for a forum to discuss the work of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, the state of policing under President Trump, and new recommendations to improve law enforcement… Read more »
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education. This ruling determined that segregating schools on the basis of race was “inherently unequal” and therefore unconstitutional. Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement and video to commemorate the anniversary:
“Today… Read more »
As reported in the news, during an interview with Marietta Daily Journal on May 5, 2019, NRA President Carolyn Meadows stated CBC Member Congresswoman Lucy McBath won her congressional seat because she is a “minority female.” Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response:
“Let’s be clear, NRA President Carolyn Meadows' recent… Read more »
According to recent reports, a IT staffing and recruiting tech company posted a job description for a “mid-senior level business development” person. The description added that the job candidates be “preferably Caucasian.” Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement in response:
“Let’s be clear, not only was this job posting… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of United States Court of Appeals Judge Damon J. Keith:
“Judge Keith was a civil rights icon who dedicated his life to the empowerment of African Americans across the country. Judge Keith was committed to helping future generations… Read more »
On Tuesday, April 30, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will launch a new, emergency taskforce focused on the growing problem of suicide and access to mental health care among Black youth. Chaired by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), The CBC Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health will convene experts in Washington, DC and around the country, raise awareness among… Read more »
