Caribbean-American Congresswoman Elected Chair of Congressional Black Caucus

New Era for the Congressional Black Caucus

WASHINGTON, CMC—Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has been elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for a two-year term, succeeding Trinidadian-American Steven Horsford.

CBC’s New Leadership

Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn, New York, was elected on Wednesday during the member elections for the CBC Executive Committee for the 119th Congress.

Goals and Priorities

“I want to thank my peers for electing me to chair,” said Clarke, who served as first vice chair during the 118th Congress. “As chair, I will ensure that our caucus’ goals are accomplished by focusing on voting rights, education, criminal justice reform, women’s rights, healthcare equity, and economic equality.

History and Legacy

Since its formation in 1971, Clarke said the CBC has “constantly pursued its mission of supporting and enforcing laws that protect and enrich the Black community.

Project 2025 and Resistance

“Make no mistake, in this volatile political landscape, the CBC must stand as the resistance to the extremist ideologies of Project 2025, as the consciousness of Congress to advocate and advance the Black Diaspora,” continued Clarke, stating that the authors of Project 2025, the Republicans Conservative’s agenda, “will write America’s story for the next four years, and we must be prepared to use every legislative and communicative tool to oppose their agenda.

Conclusion

As the CBC enters this new era, Clarke is committed to working with her colleagues to call out this extremist agenda and fight like hell for a pathway forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Congressional Black Caucus?
A: The Congressional Black Caucus is a group of African American members of the United States Congress who work together to address issues affecting the Black community.

Q: What are the goals of the CBC?
A: The goals of the CBC include improving the lives and conditions of Black people in America, advancing voting rights, education, criminal justice reform, women’s rights, healthcare equity, and economic equality.

Q: Who is Yvette D. Clarke?
A: Yvette D. Clarke is a Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman who represents the 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn, New York. She is the new chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Q: What is Project 2025?
A: Project 2025 is a Republican Conservative agenda that aims to write America’s story for the next four years. The CBC views this agenda as extremist and is committed to opposing it.