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Republican members of Congress are a clear and present threat to the safety of members of color

The latest stunt by a Republican lawmaker in Congress should be a dealbreaker for us all. Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.)

Sophia A. Nelson / February 9, 2022

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Joyce Beatty says Hal Rogers told her ‘kiss my a–‘ in response to mask request 

Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio shared a series of tweets early Tuesday claiming that a fellow member of Congress, Rep.

Biba Adams / February 9, 2022

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Minority business leaders make case for increased access to federal infrastructure contracts at House hearing

Minority and women-owned businesses risk being sidelined in federal contracts, awarded to implement the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that Congress passed

Annie Klingenberg / February 4, 2022

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Congressional Black Caucus members reflect on Jan. 6, voting rights and high stakes fight for democracy

Imagine having an angry and violent mob of White Supremacist force their way into your workplace, overwhelm security, and attempt

Nii-Quartelai Quartey / January 6, 2022

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Black leaders in Washington tout benefits of Biden’s infrastructure law for Black America

Day two of President Joe Biden‘s victory lap after passing his Infrastructure Act takes him to Detroit, Michigan — also

April Ryan / November 17, 2021

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Legislation for federal holiday honoring Rosa Parks introduced in Congress

In coordination with colleagues Tennessee Rep. Jim Cooper and Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell, Ohio congresswoman and Congressional Black Caucus Chair

Biba Adams / September 17, 2021

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Black soldiers who fought on frontlines of WWI to receive Congressional gold medal

The Harlem Hellfighters, the first African-American unit to fight in World War I, will finally receive some national recognition in

Ny Magee / September 3, 2021