Congressional Black Caucus Unveils New Officers For The 111th Congress

Washington, D.C.- “I am proud to have served as the 20th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “Our theme: ‘Change Course, Confront Crisis, Continue the Legacy’ has been embraced by Members of the CBC throughout the 110th Congress. Today, as Members of the CBC continue in our ...

 Posted 11/19/2008 | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Celebrates Historic Victory Of President-elect Barack Obama“let Us Not Forget Our Ancestors Envisioned A Day When The Judgment Of Men And Women Would Rest On The Content Of Their Character And Not The Color Of Their Skin. Today The Dream Has Been Realized.”

Washington, D.C.- “This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today, America is witnessing an unimaginable triumph. Senator Barack Obama has been elected to serve as 44th President of the United States of America and the first African American to guide our nation,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), ...

 Posted 11/4/2008 | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Mourns Loss Of Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Washington, D.C.- "Today, GOD has called one of his devout disciples home. The untimely departure of our beloved friend and fearless leader, Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones is indescribable.” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).“This is an enormously solemn day for Members of Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus family, Ohio residents and the ...

 Posted 8/20/2008 | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Lauds Commission To Engage African Americans On Climate Change

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) supports the formation of the Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change.“Climate change is no longer an issue considered relevant solely by the environmental community. Across the country, African Americans are recognizing the urgency of encompassing environmental issues in our global fight for ...

 Posted 7/29/2008 | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus Fights For American Homeowners

Washington, D.C.- “I am proud of my colleagues in the United States Congress and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, for our aggressive advocacy behalf of American homeowners and future owners,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “The CBC has tirelessly worked with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) to author ...

 Posted 7/23/2008 | Read Full Document