The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is an organization of African American members of the United States Congress dedicated to advancing the global Black community and addressing legislative concerns affecting Black and underserved communities in the United States. Founded in 1971, the CBC advocates for policies that promote social justice, economic opportunity, healthcare access, education equity, and voting rights.
Civil rights and voting rights protections, criminal justice reform, economic equity, education funding, healthcare access, housing affordability, workforce development, and foreign policy issues affecting Africa and the African diaspora
Supported through member dues, federal congressional office resources, and contributions to its affiliated nonprofit and political entities
CBC Foundation; Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee; current and former African American members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate
Legislative caucus within the United States Congress
