Lee Statement on 25th Anniversary of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s Run for President

(Washington, D.C.)- Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement today after a tribute to Reverend Jesse L. Jackson on the House floor:   “Good morning Madam Speaker. I rise today to recognize and honor the contributions of a truly outstanding American— Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson.   “Twenty-five years ago Reverend Jackson embarked ...

 Posted 11/18/2009 | Read Full Document

 *** MEDIA ADVISORY***CBC Holds “Discussion on Race”Forum to examine critical role of race in our society; its scientific, historic, legal and socio-cultural role

(Washington, D.C.)- In the twenty-five years since Rev. Jesse Jackson’s historic run for the presidency, America has witnessed monumental social, cultural and technological changes leading to the election of the first African American president. While some point to these changes as examples that laws and regulations eliminating discrimination and promoting equity are no longer needed, the persistence of racial ...

 Posted 11/13/2009 | Read Full Document

 *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** CBC Chair Lee Holds Opening News Conference on Eve of UN Minority Issues Forum

WHO:        Chairwoman Barbara Lee, Gay McDougall, UN Independent Expert on Minority Issues and Graciela J. Dixon, attorney and former Chief Justice of the Corte Suprema de Justicia de Panamá     WHEN:      Wednesday, November 11, 2009   TIME:        2:00 PM (Geneva)   WHERE:    Palais des Nations, Room III                    Geneva, Switzerland   To arrange interviews with Chairwoman Lee please ...

 Posted 11/10/2009 | Read Full Document

 CBC Chair Applauds Signing of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Act

(Washington, D.C.)- Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement today after President Obama signed The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act: “This legislation makes vital investments in care and treatment services to ensure that Americans living with HIV and AIDS can maintain the highest quality of life while supporting prevention and outreach ...

 Posted 10/30/2009 | Read Full Document

 National African-American Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Members Hold Press Announcement at U. S. Capitol to Dispel Myths and Urge Americans to Support Health Care Reform

(Washington, D.C.)- Prior to President Obama’s speech to the joint session of Congress on healthcare reform, national African-American leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus joined together at the U.S. Capitol today to call for action in support of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act and to dispel myths that are plaguing the minds of many Americans.   ...

 Posted 9/9/2009 | Read Full Document