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Answer 1

Sounds a bit racist to me. What would happen if there were such a thing for just whites? "White American College Fund",,,,,,sounds racist doesn't it? African American College Fund really does exist though. I'm not racist but I don't go down on an entire race just because my ancestors were a$$ holes.

Answer 2

The purpose of the black caucus (or any caucus) is to attempt to gain more power than the simple number of members of that particular caucus would otherwise have. They get together and decide, en masse, whether they are going to support a piece of legislation or not. So if you have something you want passed, and the black caucus has, say, 40 votes, if you can persuade them to vote for your legislation it may be the difference between passing or not passing. Of course, they don't do this out of the goodness of their hearts. They will expect something in return, such as a yes or no vote on something they deem important to them. One thing about this particular caucus. It is an exclusive dimocrat club. If you are a Republican, you need not apply. They do not accept black congressmen who have managed to escape from the liberal plantation.

Answer 3

Here is a brief history of the Congressional Black Caucus:

“On January 2, 1969, Shirley Chisholm of New York, Louis Stokes of Ohio and Bill Clay of Missouri joined William Dawson of Chicago, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. of New York, Charles Diggs of Detroit, Robert Nix of Philadelphia, Augustus Hawkins of Los Angeles and John Conyers, Jr. of Detroit as African-American Members of Congress. The group met as the Democratic Select Committee under the leadership of Charles Diggs. Shortly thereafter, Diggs called a meeting of the group, which now included newly elected members George Collins of Illinois, Parren Mitchell of Maryland, Charles Rangel of New York and Walter E. Fauntroy, the delegate from the District of Columbia, to discuss formal organization, including the election of officers and the formation of committees. On February 2, 1971, at the suggestion of Mr. Rangel, the group agreed to be known as the Congressional Black Caucus.

The goals of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are to positively influence the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation, and to achieve greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services. The Caucus has not only been at the forefront of issues affecting African-Americans, but has garnered international acclaim for advancing agendas aimed at protecting human rights and civil rights for all people. Today, the Congressional Black Caucus stands 38 members strong.

Upon her election as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 107th Congress, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson expounded on the history and hope of the CBC: “The Congressional Black Caucus is one of the world’s most esteemed bodies, with a history of positive activism unparalleled in our nation’s history,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “Whether the issue is popular or unpopular, simple or complex, the CBC has fought for thirty years to protect the fundamentals of democracy. Its impact is recognized throughout the world.” “The nation will face serious challenges over the next two years. At the same time, it will be blessed with unprecedented opportunities. Over the past eight years, the progress that minorities have fought for through centuries of struggle finally began to be realized. The Caucus is committed to ensuring that the standard of living for minorities in America does not retrogress, but instead rises to meet the expectations of both our ancestors and our children.” “The Congressional Black Caucus is probably the closest group of legislators on the Hill. We work together almost incessantly; we are friends and, more importantly, a family of freedom fighters.”

Now as to who they really are… a collection of black congressmen, men & women, who see racism around every corner, blame the plight of every black person on the United States, and everyone living in the U.S., except certain blacks, namely liberals.

Tax the poor !!!

Answer 4

It's an organization open only to Black Democrats.