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Articles by: congressional black caucus

A Historic Meeting: Vice President Kamala Harris Welcomes Congressional Black Caucus to the White House
News · Politics

A Historic Meeting: Vice President Kamala Harris Welcomes Congressional Black Caucus to the White House

COVID-19 and the economy were on the agenda
By Donna Owens · Feb 26, 2021
Congressional Black Caucus Convenes Special Hearing On 100 Day Action Plan
News · Politics

Congressional Black Caucus Convenes Special Hearing On 100 Day Action Plan

Congresswoman and Chair of the CBC, Joyce Beatty, shares details with ESSENCE.
By Donna Owens · Feb 25, 2021
Inside The CBC’s Fight Against Voter Suppression
News · Politics

Inside The CBC’s Fight Against Voter Suppression

Reps. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) spoke to ESSENCE about the steps the Congressional Black Caucus is taking to help protect voters ahead of the 2020 elections.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 10, 2020
CBC Chair Karen Bass Backs Biden, Calls Black Support 'A Survival Vote’
News · Politics

CBC Chair Karen Bass Backs Biden, Calls Black Support 'A Survival Vote’

The Congressional Black Caucus has not made a formal presidential endorsement, but Chairwoman Karen Bass says she's all in for Biden.
By Tanya A. Christian · Mar 13, 2020
I Trust Black Women To Protect Our Democracy In 2020
In Her We Trust

I Trust Black Women To Protect Our Democracy In 2020

In the inaugural column for ESSENCE’s "In Her We Trust," Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, writes about Black women protecting democracy.
By Rep. Karen Bass · Mar 9, 2020
Misty Copeland Shares Journey From Withdrawn Child To Renowned Ballerina
News

Misty Copeland Shares Journey From Withdrawn Child To Renowned Ballerina

Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus. She used the occasion to advocate for arts education.
By Tanya A. Christian · Sep 14, 2019
Congressional Ceremony Marks 400 Years Of Slavery In America
News · Politics

Congressional Ceremony Marks 400 Years Of Slavery In America

The event drew lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
By Donna M. Owens · Sep 11, 2019
Congressional Black Caucus Launches Emergency Taskforce On Black Youth Suicide And Mental Health
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Congressional Black Caucus Launches Emergency Taskforce On Black Youth Suicide And Mental Health

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are seeking to raise awareness around the increasing rates of suicide among Black youth and to identify legislative recommendations to combat the issue.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 24, 2019
Historic Number Of Women, African Americans Sworn In To 116th Congress
News · Politics

Historic Number Of Women, African Americans Sworn In To 116th Congress

The Congressional Black Caucus, for example, now boasts 55 lawmakers--the largest number ever to serve in Congress since the Caucus was founded in 1971.
By Donna M. Owens · Jan 5, 2019
Congress Passes Farm Bill That Will Help Black Farmers And HBCUs
News · Politics

Congress Passes Farm Bill That Will Help Black Farmers And HBCUs

A major component of the farm bill focuses on the ability of farmers to pass their farms down to relatives and heirs and makes it easier for those heirs to apply for USDA resources.
By Donna M. Owens · Dec 19, 2018
CBC Documentary Blasts Trump; Urges African Americans to Vote
News · Politics

CBC Documentary Blasts Trump; Urges African Americans to Vote

Mere weeks before the November midterm elections, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has released a mini-documentary that sharply criticizes the policies of Donald Trump’s Administration and urges African Americans to vote […]
By Donna M. Owens · Oct 4, 2018
The Black Women's Agenda is America's Agenda, As Stacey Abrams Has Reminded Us
News · Politics

The Black Women's Agenda is America's Agenda, As Stacey Abrams Has Reminded Us

When it you’re voting in the next election, think about who has your best interest at heart, who really has America’s best interest at heart and vote accordingly. The fact […]
By Breanna Edwards · Sep 17, 2018
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International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute’s Forum Highlights The Importance of Women Supporting Women And Recognizing Their Own Power

As a Black person, you probably already know that any event that starts off with Lift Every Voice and Sing aka the Black National Anthem is going to be thought-provoking and […]
By Breanna Edwards · Sep 14, 2018
News · Politics

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 48th Annual Conference Is Here And ESSENCE Will Be There

Expect policy sessions, power building and partying with a purpose when the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. kicks off its 48th annual conference on Wednesday in the nation’s capital. The […]
By Donna M. Owens · Sep 11, 2018
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