List of African-American United States representatives
WEBThere currently are 57 African-American representatives and two African-American delegates in the United States House of Representatives, representing 29 states, plus the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. Most are members of …
Membership | Congressional Black Caucus - House
WEBRep. Emanuel Cleaver, II. D-MO-05 Serving since 2005.
Congressional Black Caucus - Wikipedia
WEBThe Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is a caucus made up of Black members of the United States Congress. Representative Steven Horsford from Nevada is the caucus chairperson, having succeeded Joyce Beatty from Ohio in 2023.
African Americans in the United States Congress - Wikipedia
WEBUntil 1992, most black House members were elected from inner-city districts in the North and West: New York City, Newark, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis and Los Angeles all elected at least one black member.
Here’s how the number of Black Americans in Congress has
WEBMar 22, 2023 · About 11% of congressional members identify as Black. A quarter of members from the 118th Congress identify as something other than non-Hispanic white, according to the most recent data from the Congressional Research Service.
Congressional Black Caucus
WEBToday, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding recent comments from Rep. Byron Donalds: “Black people were not be...
WEBJan 13, 2019 · The 116th Congress began with the highest number of African American Members ever for the start of a Congress: 57 (52 Representatives, 2 Delegates, and 3 Senators). Table 2 provides a summary of the 163 African Americans who have served in the House, Senate, and both chambers.
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) | Purpose, Founding, Members ...
WEB4 days ago · Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), caucus in the Congress of the United States consisting of several dozen African American members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was established in 1971 amid a surge in Black congressional representation that followed the adoption of the Voting.
Membership By Caucuses | Congressional Black Caucus
WEBMembership By Caucuses | Congressional Black Caucus. Seniority. State. Stay connected with the CBC and get news directly to your inbox.
118th US Congress most racially and ethnically diverse in history
WEBJan 9, 2023 · When it comes to the upper chamber of Congress, 12 senators are members of a racial or ethnic minority group, up slightly from 11 in the 117th Congress. Six senators are Hispanic, two are Asian, three are Black and one is American Indian.