Congressional Black Caucus

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September 21, 2013

For Black Caucus, African-American politics in an age of austerity

OPINION - In a city gripped by austerity the CBC remains focused on bread and butter issues...
September 18, 2013

Obama to speak at Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is expected to deliver the keynote address during the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 43rd…
September 10, 2013

Even after Obama meeting, Black Caucus members wary of Syria strike

theGRIO REPORT - Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, traditionally strong allies of President Obama, emerged from a Monday afternoon…
September 5, 2013

Why the Congressional Black Caucus could determine if the US strikes Syria

theGRIO REPORT - The Congressional Black Caucus, at times ignored by the Obama White House and rendered irrelevant in a…
August 21, 2013

Some key black voices are ready for Hillary Clinton

ANALYSIS - A number of prominent Democrats of all races are urging Clinton to run..
July 29, 2013

Congressional Black Caucus, Chicago leaders, residents propose solutions to city’s violence

theGRIO REPORT - If there were any indications that Chicago was in a state of emergency, it was the bloody…
July 26, 2013

Gun violence in Chicago: Black leaders convene ’emergency summit’

MSNBC - While Congress tangled over gun control legislation earlier this year after the killings in Newtown, gun violence in…
July 22, 2013

Black Caucus to discuss race on House floor tonight

NBC NEWS - Tonight, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will continue the national dialogue on the state of…
July 9, 2013

Black Caucus expressing no hard feelings for Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus is expressing no hard feelings toward President Barack Obama despite a two-year gap…
July 9, 2013

Obama to talk economy with Congressional Black Caucus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will meet Tuesday with black members of Congress about the economy and other issues...
June 19, 2013

Affirmative action will survive in Washington politics

ANALYSIS - The debate about women and minorities in the Cabinet illustrated a important dynamic in the debate over affirmative…
March 27, 2013

3 Black Caucus members still oppose marriage equality

OPINION - As up-and-coming black politicians with their eyes on CBC membership, look at the wave of public opinion, they…
January 30, 2013

Rep. Alcee Hastings accuses Obama of ignoring minority candidates for Cabinet

theGRIO REPORT - Florida congressman Alcee Hastings lashed out at the Obama administration during a recent appearance at the National…
January 20, 2013

Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy: A road map for President Obama's new term

OPINION - There is still much to do, and President Obama remains uniquely positioned to help our nation achieve the…
December 20, 2012

Ethics panel says Rep. Gregory Meeks failed to report loan

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-NY., failed to disclose a $40,000 loan from a real estate broker on his…
November 21, 2012

Congressional Black Caucus chooses new leader: Rep. Marcia Fudge

theGRIO REPORT - The Congressional Black Caucus named Ohio Congress member Marcia Fudge as its leader last Wednesday. She will…
September 26, 2012

Congressional Black Caucus launches voter protection initiative

theGRIO REPORT - The Congressional Black Caucus used National Voter Registration Day to start a new voter protection initiative...
September 22, 2012

Michelle Obama appeals to black voters at CBC Foundation gala

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama keynotes the foundation's annual Phoenix Awards gala Saturday night at Washington D.C.'s Walter E. Washington…
September 21, 2012

CBC chairman Emanuel Cleaver: Blacks who don't vote should 'give their color back'

theGRIO REPORT - Congressional Black Caucus chairman Emanuel Cleaver said yesterday that blacks who decide not to vote 'ought to…
September 6, 2012

Black Caucus chair Emanuel Cleaver says discord is hurting country

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus says the divisiveness on Capitol Hill has weakened the…