Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls facts for kids
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The Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls
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| Co-Chairs | Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Robin Kelly (D) Yvette Clarke (D) |
| Founded | March 29, 2016 |
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls is a special group of lawmakers in the United States Congress. It was started on March 29, 2016. This group works to support and create laws that help Black women and girls. They focus on making sure these individuals have good opportunities and are treated fairly.
What is the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls?
A congressional caucus is like a club for members of Congress. These clubs focus on specific topics or groups of people. The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls is made up of members who want to improve the lives of Black women and girls. They work together to bring attention to important issues. They also try to pass new laws that can make a positive difference.
How the Caucus Was Started
The idea for this caucus came about after a sad event involving a person named Sandra Bland. In response to this tragedy, a group called the #SheWoke Committee was formed. This committee included seven strong Black women activists. They were Ifeoma Ike, Esq., Nakisha M. Lewis, Sharon Copper (who is Sandra Bland's sister), Tiffany Hightower, Shambulia Gadsden Sams, Sharisse "She-Salt" Stancil-Ashford, and Avis Jones-DeWeever, Ph.D.
These women were also part of "Divine 9's" historically Black sororities. These sororities are special college groups that have a long history of helping their communities. The #SheWoke Committee and these sorority members strongly believe in fairness for Black women and girls everywhere. Their efforts helped inspire the creation of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls.
Other Important Caucuses
- Congressional Black Caucus
- Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues
