Career Communications Group, Inc., (CCG) a media company based in Maryland’s 7th District, is saddened by the announcement Thursday that Congressman Elijah E. Cummings had died. The following statement was sent by CCG publisher and chairman Tyrone Taborn via email this morning to the CCG network: “I lost a dear best friend last night. I […]
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Elijah Eugene Cummings (born January 18, 1951) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of the State of Maryland since 1996.
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Elijah Cummings Memories
This photo was taken at the Howard University Charter Day gala in March 2016. Elijah and I came from Baltimore to Howard as freshman the same year. What a champion and warrior! He fought a good fight, he finished his course, he kept the faith; there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness. […]
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The AME Church Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Congressman Elijah Cummings
Statement on the Death of Congressman Elijah Cummings The servant leaders of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Social Action Commission pray a Psalm 121 blessing on the grieving wife, family, friends, and constituents of our friend Congressman Elijah Cummings (D, Maryland-7) who departed this life on October 17, 2019, after complications from longstanding […]
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We Mourn The Loss Of An Icon
The NAACP mourns the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings—a resounding civil rights icon that prevailed in the face of adversity against all odds. As a statesman devoted to Baltimore and the civil rights movement, Congressman Cummings was among the most passionate and spirited members of Congress. He demanded justice on every front and never shied […]
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Rest in Peace Elijah Cummings
I was heartbroken when I woke this morning to the news that Congressman Elijah Cummings had passed away. Elijah and I have known each other for some 40 years. He was a warrior for social, racial, and economic justice. He was a loving father. He was someone who would always call or text me back. […]
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Rep. Cummings Wrote His Love for Baltimore
When we approached Rep. Elijah Cummings to write the foreword of the AFRO’s book, “The Thing I Love About Baltimore,” there was no hesitation. In spite of his schedule and the many things he could have chosen to fill whatever spare moments he found, he wanted to sign onto a project to venerate the city […]
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RELEASE: Cummings Statement Condemning President’s Racist Remarks Against House Colleagues
Cummings Statement Condemning President’s Racist Remarks Against House Colleagues Washington, DC (July 16, 2019) — Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record in support of H.Res. 489, a resolution condemning President Trump’s racist comments directed at Members of Congress: “I rise to condemn the racist statements made by […]
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Baltimore Congressional Delegation Expresses Ongoing Commitment to Baltimore City, Mayor Jack Young
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger and John P. Sarbanes released the following joint statement following the resignation of Mayor Catherine E. Pugh. “As Baltimore’s federal delegation, we are focused on supporting Baltimore City and its federal priorities. We recently met with Jack Young […]
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Cummings Statement on Resignation of Baltimore Mayor Pugh
Baltimore, MD (May 2, 2019)—Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) issued the following statement on the resignation of Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh: “I wish Mayor Pugh the best as she continues to restore her health. No one ever questioned her passion for Baltimore City and its citizens, and I commend her for making this decision […]
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Cummings Statement Commemorating Veterans Day
Baltimore, MD (November 11, 2018) — Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), today released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “On Veterans Day, as on every other day, we must never forget that human freedom remains America’s first principle and the ultimate source of our strength. What is also critical to remember, however, is that the […]
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Today at 5 pm: Cardin, Van Hollen, Cummings, Sarbanes to Deliver Remarks at White House Taskforce for Baltimore Forum
For Planning Purposes December 14, 2016 CONTACT: Tim Zink / Sue Walitsky (Cardin) – 202-224-4524 Ian Jannetta (Van Hollen) – 202-420-8215 Fabion Seaton (Cummings) – 202-225-4741 Daniel Jacobs (Sarbanes) – 202-225-4016 Today at 5 pm: Cardin, Van Hollen, Cummings, Sarbanes to Deliver Remarks at White House Taskforce for Baltimore Forum WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Congressmen Chris […]