Congressional Black Caucus Congratulates Senator Obama On Monumental Victory

Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement on the victory of Senator Barack Obama.“The historic value of witnessing Senator Barack Obama obtain the necessary number of delegates to secure the Democratic nomination for President of the United States is immeasurable. We are proud of our Congressional Black Caucus ...

 Posted 6/4/2008 in Emergingl | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus Applauds Andre Carson Victory

Washington, D.C.- “Last night’s victory marks a major step for another Carson to serve in the United States House of Representatives,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “Congressman-elect Andre Carson comes from good stock. Under his grandmother’s tutelage, our beloved Representative Julia Carson, Andre developed a skill advocating for working class Americans and ...

 Posted 3/12/2008 in Emergingl | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus & Civil Rights Organizations To Urge Block Of Southwick Confirmation During Joint Press Conference

  “Judge Leslie Southwick has routinely displayed his indifference to fairness and an impaired sense of justice,” said Chairwoman Kilpatrick. “Citizens governed by the Fifth Circuit want and deserve better. Judge Southwick’s record on women, workforce development, gender equity, and civil rights issues make him unworthy of such a lifetime position.”   WHO:   CBC Chairwoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick ...

 Posted 10/23/2007 in Emergingl | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus Lauds Victory of Laura Richardson

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement on the victory of Assemblywoman Laura Richardson, in the 37th Congressional District of California special election. “As our caucus continues to mourn the loss of our beloved friend and colleague, Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald, we remain devout to our promise to continue ...

 Posted 6/27/2007 in Emergingl | Read Full Document