Watch This: Congress Honors Emanuel Cleaver

This week, members of Congress honored Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) for his service as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus — commonly referred to as “the conscience of the Congress” during the 112th Congress. Suggested Reading Everything You Need To Know About Fredi Washington, The Black Hollywood Star Who Refused To Pass As White…

This week, members of Congress honored Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) for his service as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus — commonly referred to as “the conscience of the Congress” during the 112th Congress.

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Speakers included members of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Democratic Caucus, including House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer. Watch video of their remarks here:

Read more on the Congressional Black Caucus website.

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