Congressional Black Caucus Swears –In New Chair, Officers

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee was sworn in as the new Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during their ceremonial Swearing-In event. Additionally, Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO) will serve as the First Vice Chair, Congresswoman Donna Christensen  (D-VI) as Second Vice Chair, Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) as Secretary, and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) as Whip. Dr. ...

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 Congressional Black Caucus Celebrates Historic Victory Of President-elect Barack Obama“let Us Not Forget Our Ancestors Envisioned A Day When The Judgment Of Men And Women Would Rest On The Content Of Their Character And Not The Color Of Their Skin. Today The Dream Has Been Realized.”

Washington, D.C.- “This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today, America is witnessing an unimaginable triumph. Senator Barack Obama has been elected to serve as 44th President of the United States of America and the first African American to guide our nation,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), ...

 Posted 11/4/2008 in Ministerial | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Mourns Loss Of Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Washington, D.C.- "Today, GOD has called one of his devout disciples home. The untimely departure of our beloved friend and fearless leader, Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones is indescribable.” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).“This is an enormously solemn day for Members of Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus family, Ohio residents and the ...

 Posted 8/20/2008 in Ministerial | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Marks 60th Anniversary Of Integration Of Armed Forces

Washington, D.C.- “Sixty years ago, President Harry S. Truman boldly signed an executive order to make the armed forces more reflective of the United States of America,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “Sixty years later, due to racial integration, brave men and women of color are unselfishly risking life and limb to ...

 Posted 7/23/2008 in Ministerial | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Extends Prayers To Senator Kennedy

Washington, D.C.- “Senator Ted Kennedy has been a champion for the American people for over a generation,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “He has been a stalwart for justice, a trumpeter for educational parity and a reliable ally to the civil rights and social justice movement. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus ...

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