Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as it membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from ...
Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from ...
O’Malley touts endorsements of current, former Congressional Black Caucus members in DNC chair bid
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Monday touted the endorsements of current and former Congressional Black Caucus ...
Alabama sends two Black lawmakers to Congress for the first time after historic election
No Black Alabamian has ever served in the U.S. Senate. And only four Black lawmakers have been elected to represent the state ...
Democrats, not Trump, have been shattering our democratic norms
Democrats are patting themselves on the back for not trying to overturn an election they clearly lost. Don’t forget that it’s ...
Trump, Republicans slammed for using New Orleans attack to scapegoat Black, brown and immigrant communities
N.Y., told theGrio President-elect Donald Trump “cares little for the truth, and even less for the communities […] ...
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Congressional Black Caucus Swears In New Members for 119th Congress
The Anthem at the D.C. Wharf hosts the Congressional Black Caucus swearing-in ceremony, where Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland's ...
Angela Alsobrooks takes historic oath of office as Maryland lawmakers begin session
Angela Alsobrooks — with an oath to her country and a handshake from her mentor and friend, Vice President Kamala Harris — on ...
With a nod to her mentor Shirley Chisholm, Rep. Barbara Lee exits Congress as a renegade herself
Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California has always stood apart. She was the first Black student to integrate her Southern ...
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Brooklyn in the House: U.S. Rep. Clarke to head Congressional Black Caucus
Brooklyn U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke was elected to chair the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress.
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Congressional Black Caucus welcomes new members at swearing-in ceremony
New members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt-Rochester, make history as the first Black women to serve in the US Senate together.
Congressional Black Caucus Hits Historic Milestone With 62 Members In The 119th Congress
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) celebrated its largest membership ever, with 62 Black lawmakers, while the total number ...