By Ashlee BanksSpecial to the AFRO Six years ago today, a cellphone video recorded on a Minneapolis street corner fundamentally shook the conscience of the nation. May 25 marks the sixth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man whose dying breaths under the knee of a White police officer ignited a […]
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NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling for Black athletes and fans to boycott athletic programs at public universities in states that are restricting Black voting rights.
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Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
By Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Drew Callister, Bridget Brown, Curtis Yee and Aisha I. Jefferson The Supreme Court on April 29 struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect the balance […]
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Black lawmakers rebuke Rep. Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim remarks
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, such as U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-4) , have issued a sharp rebuke of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.-5) following his assertions that Muslims “don’t belong” in the United States, characterizing the remarks as an attack on both religious freedom and the deep historical roots of Black Muslims in America.
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After 107 minutes, CBC, DNC and advocates reject 47th president’s narrative
Democratic leaders, the Congressional Black Caucus and national advocates forcefully rejected the 47th president’s State of the Union address, accusing him of masking rising costs, Medicaid cuts and economic instability with rhetoric. Critics argued that his policies have harmed working families, women and Black Americans, contradicting his claims that the nation is stronger and more prosperous than ever.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicks off 50th anniversary year
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has launched a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary under the theme “Rooted. Ready. Rising,” highlighting five decades of work advancing equity, leadership development and policy solutions for Black communities. The milestone will feature signature events, service initiatives in 50 cities, mini legislative conferences, and recognition of the AVOICE digital archive, all culminating in the Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., in September.
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Man arrested after racist assault on Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance
Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted at a Sundance Festival event on Jan. 23 by a man who made racist remarks, and the individual was arrested and the Congressional Black Caucus has condemned the attack.
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Legislators, leaders nationwide decry attack on Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn swift condemnation from Black lawmakers and civic leaders nationwide, who warned that political violence—especially against Black women in public service—poses a direct threat to democratic participation. Leaders emphasized that intimidation and assault have no place in civic spaces and urged accountability amid rising rhetoric that targets women of color, immigrants and Muslim communities.
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A look at the state of civil rights in America
More than 50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, the fight for civil rights continues, as advocates and lawmakers work to address persistent inequities and new challenges, including discrimination in emerging AI technologies.
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Rep. Marc Veasey announces he will not seek re-election after new Texas maps undercut CBC seats
Rep. Marc Veasey, a Texas Democrat and longtime Congressional Black Caucus member, announced he will not seek re-election following aggressive GOP-led redistricting that weakened all three Black-held congressional seats in the state. The map changes—approved by the U.S. Supreme Court—have reduced Black political representation and prompted political reshuffling, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run, while Veasey pivots to a campaign for Tarrant County judge.
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Norton calls for end to ‘disingenuous partisanship’ after House passes two anti-D.C. Home Rule bills
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Washington, D.C., officials are decrying federal legislation that, they say, pose as threats to Home Rule – the law which has allowed the District to self-govern since 1975. On Nov. 17, the House Rules Committee considered 13 D.C.-related bills. Ahead of the vote, the District’s delegate to Congress, […]
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Funding shift boosts HBCUs but cuts support for other minority-serving colleges like the University of Baltimore
The U.S. Department of Education is reallocating nearly $500 million in funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges, while cutting $350 million from Predominantly Black and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The move has sparked backlash from university leaders and lawmakers who say it pits minority-serving institutions against one another and threatens critical student support programs.
