The Congressional Black Caucus is an organization representing the African American members of the United States Congress. Membership is exclusive to African Americans, and its chair in the 111th Congress is Representative Barbara Lee of California.
The Caucus describes its goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons...
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The Congressional Black Caucus is an organization representing the African American members of the United States Congress. Membership is exclusive to African Americans, and its chair in the 111th Congress is Representative Barbara Lee of California.
The Caucus describes its goals as "positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation," and "achieving greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services."
The CBC encapsulates these goals in the following priorities: Closing the achievement and opportunity gaps in education, assuring quality health care for every American, focusing on employment and economic security, ensuring justice for all, retirement security for all Americans, increasing welfare funds and increasing equity in foreign policy.
Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Tx., has said:
"The Congressional Black Caucus is one of the...
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