Congressional Black Caucus Lauds Commission To Engage African Americans On Climate Change

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) supports the formation of the Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change.“Climate change is no longer an issue considered relevant solely by the environmental community. Across the country, African Americans are recognizing the urgency of encompassing environmental issues in our global fight for ...

 Posted 7/29/2008 in Outreach | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus Hails Nelson Mandela In Honor Of His 90th Birthday Members Also Laud President Mandela’s And The African National Congress’ (ANC) Removal From U.s. Terrorist Watch List

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI) Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), joined by CBC International Affairs Chairman Donald Payne (NJ), CBC Vice-Chairwoman Barbara Lee (CA), Representative William Jefferson (LA), Congresswoman Diane Watson (CA), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX), Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman and South African Ambassador Welile Nlhapo, celebrated the life and legacy ...

 Posted 7/17/2008 in Outreach | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus Welcomes Donna Edwards

Washington, D.C.- “I am pleased to welcome the newest Member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman-elect Donna Edwards,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (MI-13), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “Donna Edward’s campaign successfully amassed resounding support from residents of Maryland’s 4th Congressional district. Her training as a spirited activist and grassroots organizer will translate well in the halls ...

 Posted 6/18/2008 in Outreach | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Renews Commitment To Combat Haitian Crisis

Washington, D.C.- “Haiti, the poorest nation in the western hemisphere, has been overwhelmed by malnutrition, famine, poverty and violence,” said Chairwoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick. “Haiti is our neighbor and deserves prompt food aid, debt relief and Temporary Protective Status (TPS). We have sent a letter to President Bush and spoken with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. This week ...

 Posted 5/16/2008 in Outreach | Read Full Document

 Chairwoman Kilpatrick & Congresswoman Lee To Lead Delegation To Haiti To Address Mounting Food Crisis

Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), First Vice-Chair of the CBC, along with other Members of the CBC will continue to be the drum major for Haitian relief while embarking on a one-day visit to the economically depressed country, on Friday, May 16, 2008.  WHO:Chairwoman Kilpatrick, 1st ...

 Posted 5/15/2008 in Outreach | Read Full Document