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by Edmund Newton onSeptember 23, 2011
In a Capitol Portrait Ceremony, collegiality ruled in honor of the former Ways and Means chairman.
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by Edmund Newton onSeptember 23, 2011
In a Capitol Portrait Ceremony, collegiality ruled in honor of the former Ways and Means chairman.
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by Cynthia Gordy onSeptember 21, 2011
A new young staff, helmed by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, hopes to give the CBC fresh relevance.
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August 10, 2011
We suggested these lawmakers. Who did Pelosi pick?
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by Cynthia Gordy onMay 19, 2011
Fifty years after taking part in the Freedom Rides, Lewis issues a challenge for today's generation.
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March 17, 2011
The Congressional Black Caucus, which represents black federal lawmakers, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Though it's too often taken for granted by Democrats, and some of its members have been scrutinized for ethics violations, the group has also taken bold political stands and enabled the passage of key legislation. Here, The Root takes a look back at pivotal moments and achievements in CBC history.
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by Washington Post onDecember 19, 2010
They say House ethics committee members investigating Rep. Maxine Waters bickered over errors in building a case against her.
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by Lenny McAllister onNovember 19, 2010
Roland Burris brought up a striking point with his farewell address to the U.S. Senate: He leaves behind a legislative body devoid of black representation. Are African Americans willing to support the next viable black candidate, even if that means voting across party lines?
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by Nsenga Burton onNovember 3, 2010
Despite a blackout in the Senate, some black lawmakers made history on Election Day.
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by Lauren Williams onOctober 9, 2010
Rep. Charlie Rangel will have an ethics trial hanging over his head as he faces re-election.
