Government data finds that more than 11 million african-americans are still out of the workforce. The congressional black caucus warns that sequestration will further reduce public-sector jobs, where african-americans are heavily concentrated. The CBC also says cuts to unemployment benefits, workforce development, housing, and health and human services programs will heavily impact minorities in struggling […]
A crazy day ahead for everyone in Washington D.C. First, we will find out the Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s health care law. Also we will learn the outcome of today’s house vote on holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt. Yesterday, the Congressional Black Congress held a “members only” meeting to plot a […]
While the unemployment rate has slightly gone down for americans, black americans still face a rate 15.8 percent. Many news networks and pundits are asking themselves why hasn’t Obama been able to tackle this problem. According to congressman Emanuel Cleaver, he believes the president is in a tough bind. The chairman of the congressional black […]
As a result of redistricting efforts in New York, and rapid growth in Harlem’s Latino population, which is now larger than the black population, this community’s black residents may no longer have a leading voice in their district. Congressman Charlie Rangel, who represents the district, was able to withstand an ethics scandal that threatened his […]
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke on the House floor for the extension of the Federal Unemployment Compensation Act. With unemployment across the U.S. at 9…
Rep. Barney Frank announced his retirement yesterday after 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is truly the end of an era. The exit of the fiery Massachusetts Democrat opens the door for a fight over his powerful chairmanship of the House Financial Services Committee, if the Democrats are able to win back […]
President Barack Obama and the Congressional Black Caucus seem to be mending their contentious relationship after a summer of infighting between both parties. See also: Obama…
With President Barack Obama’s recent presentation at the Congressional Black Caucus gala this past weekend, there’s a major division from within the black community and other opposing groups who claim Obama may have been out of line. On the same token, many are saying the authority and sincerity he spoke with during the CBC gala […]
I deal with a lot of non-black people. A lot of Blacks working in corporate or other professional fields do too. It’s not a complaint… I’m just stating my reality. But there’s something that happens when you deal with a lot of non-Blacks and then jump back into Black surroundings. I make references that I […]
WASHINGTON — In a fiery summons to an important voting bloc, President Barack Obama told blacks on Saturday to quit crying and complaining and “put on your marching shoes” to follow him into battle for jobs and opportunity. And though he didn’t say it directly, for a second term, too. Obama’s speech to the annual […]
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) launched a “For the People” Jobs Initiative in response to alarmingly high unemployment rates in Black America, offering hope to many Black job seekers during these troubling economic times. theGrio had a unique vantage point on the tour, having streamed all five stops and having sent correspondents to moderate each […]
Florida Congressman Alan West says he’s contemplating leaving the Congressional Black Caucus after fellow caucus member Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind) told attendees at a recent CBC town hall metting that the Tea Party would love to see Black people hanging from trees. See also: Black Congressman: “Tea Party Would Love To See Us Hanging From […]
