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“The Senate confirmation of former Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Marcia Fudge to serve as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is a historic selection, as Congresswoman Fudge will be the first African-American woman to lead the Department in decades, and only the second in our nation’s history.
“Thirty years ago today, Rodney King was viciously beaten by police officers in Los Angeles. It would be the first time the world would witness what African Americans had been organizing, marching and trying to change for more than 100 years. Personally, I was hopeful that once everyone saw what happens in Black communities, policing in America would change.
“For decades, Mr. Jordan fought for the advancement of civil rights in this country. His contributions – first challenging segregation and discrimination as an activist in the 1960s and later continuing the fight in the leadership of the NAACP, the United Negro College Fund and then as President of the National Urban League – benefited us all.
Rep. Bass Commends the Distribution of Vaccines to the African Continent by the WHO’s COVAX Facility
“Today, the United Nations started to roll out vaccinations in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire as part of its larger campaign to distribute 90 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines across Africa. Equitable distribution of vaccines across the developing world remains a major hurdle to global health, and for months, the African continent has received no vaccines.
“I am deeply concerned for the safety of school children in Nigeria who have been kidnapped in the northwest part of the country in the last few weeks. Innocent children are being held for ransom when they should be protected and have a safe learning environment.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bass Bill To Strengthen Support For U.S. – Africa Partnership
“Already, President Biden has signaled to the world his support for strengthening our partnership with the continent of Africa and the countries there,” said Congressmember Bass. “The Young African Leaders Initiative flourished under President Obama and Vice President Biden. It is important that we pass this bill to solidify our embrace of the future of the continent.
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 is a bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, empower our communities, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities by addressing systemic racism and bias to help save lives. Last Congress, the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act passed by a bipartisan vote of 236 to 181.
“Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield is a lifelong diplomat who is dedicated to bettering this country and the relationships this country has with others throughout the world. We traveled to the continent together many times and I’ve always admired her leadership. I am so proud of her confirmation today and eagerly look forward to working with her in this new role.
The lawmakers urged the Biden Administration to use every diplomatic and economic tool available to hold Azerbaijan and Turkey accountable for their aggressions, provide economic assistance to support Armenia’s democracy, and assist them in caring for families displaced from Artsakh.