House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounced Rep. Byron Donalds’ remarks on Jim Crow as inaccurate and deeply offensive, while rapper 50 Cent met with lawmakers to advocate for Black entrepreneurs and Black representation in the liquor industry.
Tag: Congressional Black Caucus
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NAACP leadership speaks on upcoming 115th national convention in Las Vegas
The NAACP is expecting citizens from across the country and beyond to attend its 115th National Convention in Las Vegas, where experts and attendees will discuss ways to combat Republican-led attacks to dismantle equality, diversity and inclusion, voting rights, affirmative action and reproductive rights.
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CBC member Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Donald Payne Jr., a beloved lawmaker and advocate for racial justice, equal rights, reproductive freedom, free college tuition, and public transportation, died of a heart attack at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy and commitment to service that New Jerseyans and our country will not soon forget.
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Marcia Fudge announces retirement as secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Marcia Fudge, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary, announced her departure from the White House cabinet on March 11 after four years of advocating for fair housing standards and progressive legislation.
Posted inNational News
First Black U.S. Representative for Rhode Island sworn into office
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Following a special election in Rhode Island, Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) became the state’s first Black U.S. Representative on Nov. 13. Amo won his seat in a special election on Nov. 7. “I am proud to be the representative from Rhode Island’s first congressional district,” said Amo on […]
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First Black U.S. Representative for Rhode Island sworn into office
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Following a special election in Rhode Island, Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.-01) became the state’s first Black U.S. Representative on Nov. 13. Amo won his seat in a special election on Nov. 7. “I am proud to be the representative from Rhode Island’s first congressional district,” said Amo on […]
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The CBC sets economic justice agenda for 2024 elections
By Roger House As voters express anxiety over President Biden’s handling of the economy, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) gathered in Washington last month to discuss an agenda for the 2024 election. I attended the conference to learn what this national organization of elected leaders plans to do about the economic stress in the Black […]
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California Governor Gavin Newsom appoints Laphonza Butlerto U.S. Senate seat after death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Laphonza Butler will fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein. The groundbreaking Senator died on Sept, 29. Newsom’s decision was not on the political radar screen of most prognosticators. With the selection of Butler, the decision of California’s Governor will not include any of the currently […]
