Carrie Meek, Trailblazing Champion In Congress And For Black People, Passes Away at 95
Carrie Meek was the first Black person to represent Florida in Congress since Reconstruction.
A Historic Meeting: Vice President Kamala Harris Welcomes Congressional Black Caucus to the White House
COVID-19 and the economy were on the agenda
Congressional Black Caucus Convenes Special Hearing On 100 Day Action Plan
Congresswoman and Chair of the CBC, Joyce Beatty, shares details with ESSENCE.
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.
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.
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.
Misty Copeland Shares Journey From Withdrawn Child To Renowned Ballerina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.
Congressional Ceremony Marks 400 Years Of Slavery In America
The event drew lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
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.
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.
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.
