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CBC Introduces Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020

The Congressional Black Caucus was heralding its new Jobs And Justice Act Of 2020 bill that it says will make…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.26.15
Republican Candidate For Governor Brian Kemp Attends Election Night Event In Athens, Georgia

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Probed For Voter Suppression

Democrats are coming after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp after he used nearly every trick in the Jim Crow voter suppression…
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference

What's The Fallout From Jackson Lee's Scandal?

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was pressured to resign two key positions over after a former intern filed a sexual assault…
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.44
48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference

CBC Calls On GOP To Punish Steve King

The Congressional Black Caucus called on the Republican Party to punish Rep. Steve King for his racist statements.
by nigelroberts1
09.22.43
President Trump Delivers His First State of the Union Address to Joint Session of Congress

Impeaching Trump Not 'Top On Our Agenda'

The Congressional Black Caucus' incoming chairwoman is cautious about making impeaching of Trump a priority.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
House Democrats

After Opposing Pelosi, Black Democrats Reluctantly Support Her

Some Black politicians are reluctantly rallying around Nancy Pelosi's bid to become House speaker.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Black Politicians Are Trying To Save Democrats

Black politicians are trying to save the Democratic Party from self-destruction.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
US-POLITICS-TRUMP-ICE

More Evidence Of Trump Losing His Mind?

President Trump repeatedly showered praise on Black lawmakers, mistaking their congressional caucus for the border patrol agency.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
Senate Continues Debate As Government Shutdown Enters Third Day

Black Lawmakers Call For Ethics Investigation

“There’s something unsanitary" about this, one rep said.
by nigelroberts1
12.03.79
President Trump Addresses The Nation In His First State Of The Union Address To Joint Session Of Congress

One of Trump's Black Pastors Attacks CBC

Pastor Leon Benjamin criticizes CBC members who didn't applaud the president's State of the Union Speech.
by NewsOne Staff
10.24.72
2016 Democratic National Convention

CBC Honoring Recy Taylor At State Of The…

The Congressional Black Caucus will honor the late Recy Taylor with a special clothing item at the upcoming State Of…
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.01.70
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CBC Meets With FBI Director About Controversial Report

CBC members met FBI Director Christopher Wray to air concerns about the bureau’s 'Black Identity Extremists' report.
by nigelroberts1
06.11.62
US-VOTE-REPUBLICANS-TRUMP

David Clarke Again Shows He's Trump's Mouthpiece

Former Sheriff David Clarke pens an opinion piece accusing CBC members of supporting policies that keep Blacks in the ghetto.
by nigelroberts1
07.05.57
Uber Releases Results Of Internal Sexual Harassment Investigation

CBC Urges Uber To Hire Black Executives

The Black lawmakers see an opportunity to promote tech diversity.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
Confirmation Hearing for Trumps Nominee for Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions

CBC Rejects Trump's Invitation For Second Meeting

The administration has been unresponsive to concerns expressed at the first meeting, the Black lawmakers say.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
SiriusXM's Joe Madison Hosts A Roundtable Of Veteran Journalists, Politicians & Political Commentators To Discuss President Trump's First 100 Days

CBC Wants Trump To Step Up Hate Crimes…

Black lawmakers blame Trump for the proliferation of domestic terrorism and demand action.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
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Omarosa Sets Up Meeting Between President And CBC

Although Omarosa Manigault Newman sent a letter to the CBC in early June, a meeting date has not yet been…
by Angela Bronner Helm
01.27.20
IRS Commissioner John Koskinen Testifies To House Committee On Dept. Misconduct And Articles Of Impeachment

CBC Members Urge FBI To Find Missing Girls

Much of the mainstream media has failed to cover missing Black and Latinx girls in the nation's capital.
by NewsOne Staff
12.24.01
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Black Lawmakers Meet With Trump

CBC leaders met with Trump Wednesday and raised “several areas of concern,” including his description of Black communities as “completely…
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
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