February 18, 2017 by admin

President Trump Exchange With Black Journalist Sparks Outrage

ERRIN HAINES WHACK, Associated Press Many African-Americans are expressing outrage over a testy exchange between President Donald Trump and a veteran black journalist, with many considering the incident to be the latest indication of his inability to relate to them. Already skeptical of Trump, many blacks said they were exasperated

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January 9, 2017 by admin

Congressional Black Caucus to Be More Aggressive Under Trump

By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press Washington, Jan 8, 2017 For almost eight years, the members of the Congressional Black Caucus existed in the shadow of the first black president. They praised President Barack Obama’s achievements while at the same time pushing him to do more for their constituents who

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November 21, 2016 by admin

Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond Weighing Bid for Congressional Black Caucus Leadership Post

Deborah Barfield Berry , USA TODAY 4:47 p.m. CST November 18, 2016 WASHINGTON — Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond is considering a bid to run for chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Richmond, the lone Democrat in Louisiana’s congressional delegation, has been a key player in the caucus pushing for criminal justice reform

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