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February 13, 2008

Welcome Greetings and Happy New Year! During the remaining 322 days of the 110th Session of Congress, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will continue the work of the people to build stronger and healthier American families. In the preceding pages of this first CBC Movement Newsletter of 2008, you will find a composite of the Democratic our efforts to advance our agenda. I invite you and Members of your organization to visit our website, submit a blog entry and get involved. In observance of Black History Month, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) has unveiled their Avoice Virtual Library, which includes short biographies of the 22 African American Members of Congress serving during the 19th century. To learn of their lives and accomplishments, visit Avoice at www.avoiceonline.org. Sincerely, Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Chairperson

MESSAGE TO AMERICA In conjunction with the American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), the CBC hosts a weekly Message to America segment on issues of the day. Hon. Sanford Bishop (GA) The New Congress Hon. Diane Watson (CA) The Cherokee Nation

CBC Taskforce Updates

The Congressional Black Caucus houses over twenty CBC Taskforces to address the various needs of Americans. Here is a highlight of their recent work.

CBC Institute

Chair – Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS)

Members of the CBC joined Democratic Presidential Candidates Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Barack Obama, and Senator John Edwards for the CBC Institute/CNN Presidentital Primary Debate in South Carolina on January 21, 2008. The debate was the highest viewed debate in cable television history. [view photo gallery ]

RE-ENTRY & RESTORATION

Co-Chair – Rep. Danny K. Davis (IL) Co-Chair - Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY)

Congressman Danny K. Davis in concert with other Members of the CBC hosted a press conference to laud the passage of the Second Chance Act. [view video ]

Chairman's Mark

The CBC continues to strengthen its legacy as the Conscience of Congress. In the 110th Congress CBC Members serve in a variety of Leadership positions, including the Whip of the Democratic Party (Rep. Clyburn-SC), 4 full Committee Chairs (Rep. Conyers-MI, Rep. Rangel-NY, Rep. Thompson-MS, and Rep. Tubbs Jones-OH) and 17 Sub-Committee Chairs. Here is a highlight of their leadership efforts:

Hon. Corrine Brown (FL) Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Hon. Alcee Hastings (FL) Chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Member Movement January 29 , 2008 – Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD) Cummings to Mattel: 'Stop Selling Toxic Toys' January 31, 2008 – Rep. William Jefferson (LA) Statement on the Army Corps of Engineers Ruling February 2, 2008 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN) More than a Health Crisis: Economics Fuels HIV/AIDS for Black Minnesotans January 2, 2008 – Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC) Profiting on Poverty February 2, 2008 – Rep. Kendrick Meek (FL) The Stimulus Package and America's Youth February 4, 2008 – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) Celebrating Black Innovators and Striving Toward STEM Workforce Diversity February 8, 2008 – Rep. Robert C. Scott (VA) Investing in Our Nation's Youth February 8, 2008 – Rep. Wm. Albert Wynn (MD) Helping our Communities Fight Back Against Violent Crime February 12, 2008 – Rep. Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (MI) The Congressional Black Caucus Wants an Employment Program for America

UPCOMING EVENTS June 21 - 22 CBC Foundation Mervyn L. Jones Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament September 24 - 28 CBC Foundation Annual Legislative Conference

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