Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) stated that she was chosen to function as the 29th Leader of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). Clarke will be officially inaugurated as Leader when the upcoming session of Congress commences in January. She has been chosen for a two-year tenure, permitting her to act throughout the 119th Congress.
Clarke previously served as First Vice Leader during the 118th Congress, concentrating on statutes addressing inequalities afflicting underserved populations by collaborating alongside Caucus members on democracy and civic involvement, education, environmental justice, the future of work, healthcare, housing, and public protection.
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The Congresswoman released the subsequent declaration after her election:
“I wish to appreciate my colleagues for choosing me to serve as Chair. In my role as Chair, I shall guarantee that our Caucus’ objectives are fulfilled by concentrating on voting rights, education, criminal justice reform, women’s rights, healthcare equity, and financial fairness.
We must remain alert in achieving our objective of confronting and instituting policy to elevate our community and retain our assurances.
Since its establishment in 1971, the CBC has consistently followed its mission of upholding and implementing statutes that safeguard and enhance the Black community. The CBC will include a historic 62 members in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives during the 119th Congress.
And for the initial time in history, two Black women will function jointly in the Senate — raising our standing in Congress to counter obvious racism and measures deliberately disregarding more varied and minority communities — demonstrating our variety is our might, and our togetherness is our force,” said Chairwoman Clarke.
“In our quest to advance statutes and resources — pursuing bipartisan cooperation in policy fields that might aid African Americans — we must grow more forceful in our effort to bolster Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as Minority Leader of the House. We must stand behind his outlook and trust his guidance to secure results for our communities.
“Make no error: within this very unstable political environment, the CBC must serve as the opposition to the radical doctrines of Project 2025 as the moral compass of Congress to champion and propel the Black diaspora.
The creators of Project 2025 will compose America’s narrative for the forthcoming four years, and we must be ready to employ every legislative and communicative instrument to counter their platform.
I am devoted to collaborating with my peers to highlight this radical platform and struggle firmly for a route forward.”