Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are condemning the United States’ military action in Venezuela, calling it an illegal act of aggression carried out without congressional authorization or a clear plan. Lawmakers warn the operation risks destabilizing the region, undermining international law, and drawing the country into another open-ended conflict.
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‘Black America’s Attorney General’ donates $50K to Black Press during NNPA Awards Reception
Attorney Benjamin Crump surprised attendees at the 2025 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception with a $50,000 donation to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, praising the Black Press as the “clarion call” for Black America. The event, a highlight of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, also honored leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Yvette Clarke, and union president Claude Cummings Jr.
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Maryland lawmakers lead opposition to president’s plan for National Guard in Baltimore
President Trump has signaled plans to deploy National Guard troops to Baltimore, though he has not specified when. Maryland leaders at every level say the move is unnecessary and warn it could jeopardize the city’s recent gains in reducing violent crime.
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Congressional Black Caucus members condemn Republican redistricting as threat to Black representation
Congressional Black Caucus members slammed recent Republican redistricting plans as an attack on Black voters’ power. Lawmakers vowed to challenge the new maps in court and mobilize public opposition to protect their districts.
Posted inBUSINESS
Target under fire after private diversity meeting with Black Caucus goes public
Target is facing growing backlash and declining sales as a national boycott continues, intensified by a private meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus going public. The CBC and Black leaders condemned Target’s rollback of diversity efforts, while the company’s CEO downplayed the boycott’s impact amid sharp drops in revenue and market value.
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Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network launch boycott of PepsiCo
At the 2025 National Action Network Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton announced a national boycott of PepsiCo in response to the company’s rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, urging Black Americans to wield their economic power as a form of protest. He also unveiled digital tools and plans for an Aug. 28 March on Wall Street to amplify economic justice efforts and hold corporations accountable.
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Congressional Black Caucus outlines agenda, promotes nonviolent resistance to injurious White House policies
During a press conference at the Democratic Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, the Congressional Black Caucus reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to championing the rights and well-being of Black Americans and other marginalized groups. Through addressing government funding, defending DEI initiatives, promoting economic empowerment, safeguarding voting rights, and pursuing criminal justice reform, the CBC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies that strive for a more just and equitable society.
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Members of Congress remember life and legacy of Rep. Sylvester Turner
Rep. Sylvester Turner, a lifelong public servant and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy that transformed the city he loved.
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Haitians face uncertainty as US ends temporary protections
The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, potentially leading to the deportation of thousands of people from a country facing humanitarian crisis.
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Black migrants caught in the crossfire of birthright citizenship battle
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to strip U.S. citizenship from children born to undocumented parents, arguing it is unconstitutional and would disproportionately affect Black migrants.