DETROIT (AP) ā The Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsedĀ Joe Biden‘s presidential bidĀ on Monday, further cementing his support among the nation’s influential black political leadership. The political action committee’s unanimous endorsement came on the heels of several key nods of support among its leadership and members, including civil rights iconĀ Rep. John LewisĀ of Georgia and caucus ChairwomanĀ Rep. […]
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is not standing still in their efforts to make sure the Black community is covered in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. Hours after hosting a tele town hall to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the Black community, the CBC sent a 10 page document to Democratic leaders […]
As I am watching people freely walk around the airport this morning, I realize our perception of the reality of freedom is misplaced. You donāt understand the concept of freedom until you are not free anymore. These comments are the result of an unexpected meeting this weekend at the CBC annual festivities that left me […]
The CBC will posthomously honorĀ civil rights activist Recy TaylorĀ with red pins during the January 30 address.
CBC leaders met with Trump Wednesday and raised āseveral areas of concern,ā including his description of Black communities as ācompletely lawless,ā proposed cuts to domestic programs that will harm low-income people, troubling positions on law enforcement and mass incarceration, and the ārolling backā of voting rights.
A Black lawmaker has received racially offensive messages. It's likely more fallout from suspected Russian-back hacking that targeted Democrats.
Since the death of controversial U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin ScaliaĀ last week, the matter has become a political football and an all-out partisan tug-of-war. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are speaking out against the GOP’s aims to obstruct President Barack Obama appointing a nominee to occupy Scalia’s former seat saying that their actions are […]
President Obama on Saturday dedicated his keynote speech at the Phoenix Awards — a banquet to culminate the 45th AnnualĀ Congressional Black Caucus Foundationās Annual Legislative…
PolitickerOne: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced her decision as the field of contenders grows. Plus, Bernie Sanders meets with members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Everyone is familiar with the disaster that was Israeli Prime MinisterĀ Benjamin Netanyahuās speech to Congress earlier this monthāwhich, coordinated with the Republican leadership and executed…
Democrats in the House of Representatives have proposed a change to seniority rules in the House. TheĀ proposal couldĀ marginalize the political power of the Congressional Black…
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) issued a stern rebuke to members of the Republican Party Wednesday after a top leader said…