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President Donald Trump awkwardly pressed April Ryan about having friends within the Congressional Black Caucus after the Black journalist questioned him about improving inner cities during a contentious press conference Thursday.

For his service work with his foundation, Rickey Smiley was recognized by the White House with an award from President Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus. He talks about his time there at the CBC, and some of the other people he was honored among that evening. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Touched by both […]

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Yolonda Faulkner has gone from wedding planner to bride after the man of her dreams, Eric Addison, surprised her with a sweet proposal for her birthday this year! Yolonda, the Managing Director and CEO of Details Consulting, has never been afraid to chase her dreams and make amazing things happen. As career-driven as she is, though, […]

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In this week's edition of the Congressional Black Caucus Message to America, Representative Yvette Clarke pays homage to the contributions of America's foreign-born sons and daughters with a primary focus on those who have parentage from the Caribbean.

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President Obama critic Tavis Smiley went ballistic this past weekend on his TV show after Obama told African Americans to “stop complaining.” Obama, at the Phoenix Awards Dinner at the CBC Forum, said that African Americans need to get up and fight. “I expect all of you to march with me and press on. Take […]

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With President Barack Obama’s recent presentation at the Congressional Black Caucus gala this past weekend, there’s a major division from within the black community and other opposing groups who claim Obama may have been out of line. On the same token, many are saying the authority and sincerity he spoke with during the CBC gala […]