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The National Urban League announced its report, The State of Black America 1999: The Impact of Color-consciousness in the United States. The report examined racial disparities in income, we…

Representative Clyburn talked about issues facing the caucus, including re-segregation, school vouchers, and the upcoming elections. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

At this meeting of the CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS leaders outlined their agenda for a weekend meeting concerning the State of Black America. Among the issues they discussed were the 2…

Congress honored Rosa Parks for her courage when she defied authority by refusing to relinquish her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955 and her advocacy of civil rights since then. Ms. Park…

Congressional Black Caucus members met to address the issue of police brutality. They heard testimonial accounts of brutality from a number of persons, and concluded with recommendations for…

Various panelists discussed health problems facing African-Americans such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Also discussed were primary and secondary strategies for addressing these he…

The U.S. House of Representatives met for legislative business included works concerning the 2000 census and worked on the fiscal year 2000 budget resolution.

The U.S. House of Representatives engaged in One Minute Speeches, Special Order Speeches, and debated funding for a variety of House Committee operating budgets.

Representative James Clyburn (D-SC) discussed news stories and his role as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. He talked about the congressional resolution to condemn the Council of …

Rep. Clyburn talked about how work of the NAACP, his nurturing parents and dedicated teachers led to his being where he is today. He spoke about Martin Luther King and his ideals. He comment…