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Yvette Clarke To Lead a Historic Congressional Black Caucus

Ebony McMorris
December 6, 2024

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Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford is passing the torch as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), making way for New York Congresswoman Yvette Clarke to lead during the 119th Congress. Under his leadership, the CBC championed justice and equity during pivotal national moments.

Congressional Black Caucus chair Steven Horsford D-Nev., right, discusses caucus priorities for the 119th Congress and the Trump administration, as incoming Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., left, listens, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Clarke now steps in as the caucus prepares for its largest membership in history, with 62 members in the House and Senate. Horsford, reelected to represent Nevada’s 4th congressional district, called Clarke a leader with “immense capabilities” ready to confront challenges that impact Black communities across the nation.

Clarke’s tenure will focus on combating civil rights erosion and ensuring economic, health care, and educational opportunities for Black Americans. This historic transition marks a significant moment for the CBC as it remains at the forefront of shaping policy to uplift marginalized communities.

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White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris is a native Washingtonian and University of South Carolina alumna. Her passion is mentoring young adults by teaching community empowerment and media education. She is an NAB member and board member of the Thurgood Marshall Center and was presented the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for contributing more than 4,000 hours of community service under the Obama Administration.