Congressional Black Caucus News

Congressional Black Caucus: President Obama's not listening

By theGrio

10:12 AM on 03/11/2010

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are headed to the White House for a meeting on jobs Thursday, and they'll have a few words to say about how President Barack Obama is doing his.

Slideshow: theGrio's week in review 2/14 - 2/20

By theGrio

4:22 PM on 02/19/2010

The one year anniversary of the stimulus, the 'We Are the World' remake, Tiger Woods' mea culpa -- these are the highlights of the week that was...

Corruption in the Congressional Black Caucus threatens African-Americans

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:03 AM on 02/15/2010

OPINION - The CBC must understand that money is really like a drug: powerful, addictive and capable of changing your incentives almost immediately...

Why Obama can't 'do enough' for black America

By Shamara Riley

9:45 AM on 01/20/2010

OPINION - As we hit the one-year anniversary of President Obama's inauguration, a growing chorus of critics argue that his administration isn't doing enough for black Americans...

The most racially charged stories of 2009

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

10:02 AM on 12/30/2009

OPINION - As we bring in the New Year and look forward to a new decade, I thought it might be fun to review the most racially-charged incidents of 2009.

Black advocates want more help for the unemployed

By theGrio

9:44 AM on 12/23/2009

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- In the battle against black unemployment, places like the Opportunities Industrialization Center are ground zero...

Black caucus boycotts vote, gets $6 billion

By theGrio

9:29 AM on 12/11/2009

Congressional Black Caucus got $4 billion added to a Wall Street regulation bill and $2 billion to a proposed House jobs bill in spending they sought for African-American communities.

Black Caucus is losing patience with Obama

By theGrio

1:15 PM on 12/10/2009

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Black lawmakers who have largely held their tongues during President Barack Obama's first year in office are stepping up their demands...

Obama starting to feel the heat from blacks on jobs

By Javier E. David

3:00 PM on 12/08/2009

OPINION - To his credit, President Obama rightfully emphasizes his responsibility to stimulate job creation for all Americans as opposed to just the African-American...

New jobless numbers offer little cause for celebration

By David A. Love

9:20 AM on 12/07/2009

OPINION - The Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights organizations have begun to challenge the President for not doing more to help the black community. He must not take African...

4 reasons Obama is losing the popularity contest

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:16 AM on 12/07/2009

OPINION - The president will probably regain his popularity, but I am hopeful that he finds a way to clear his plate and refocus his priorities.

Black Caucus to Obama: You've done too little for African-Americans

By theGrio

11:17 AM on 12/03/2009

Congressional Black Caucus members on Wednesday criticized the Obama administration for not doing enough to help African-Americans through the bleak economy.

Jesse Jackson's race-baiting is doing the president no favor

By Javier E. David

8:40 AM on 11/20/2009

OPINION - Recent remarks made by Rev. Jesse Jackson not only have a chilling effect on public discourse, they also undermine the concept...

'Black power' establishment faces tough challenges

By theGrio

9:46 AM on 11/18/2009

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first African-American president moved into the White House and black lawmakers are in control of some of the most powerful positions in Congress...

All active ethics probes focus on black lawmakers

By theGrio

10:05 AM on 11/06/2009

From Politico.com> The House ethics committee is currently investigating seven African-American lawmakers -- more than 15 percent of the total in the House. And an eighth black member, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), would be under investigation if the Justice Department hadn't asked the committee to stand down. Not a...

Do black congressmen still represent black interests?

By Charlton McIlwain

9:00 AM on 10/09/2009

OPINION -- All eyes are on Rep. Charlie Rangel again this week as finger-pointing Republicans continue to pursue punishing him for ethics violations...

Obama addresses Black Caucus on health care

By theGrio via AP

10:06 PM on 09/26/2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Saturday resumed his push to overhaul the health care system, telling a Congressional Black Caucus conference...

Congressional Black Caucus needs a new media face-lift

By Roland Laird

8:05 AM on 08/13/2009

As the Congressional Black Caucus holds its annual policy meeting this week, the group will undoubtedly face the question...

Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years

WASHINGTON (AP) - The foreclosure crisis in the U.S. isn't over, but the pace of growth may finally be slowing down...