Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls
The launch of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls.
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls is a caucus of the United States Congress founded in 2016 to advance issues and legislation important to the welfare of women and girls of African descent.[1][2]
Founding[]
The #SheWoke Committee
In response to the tragedy of Sandra Bland, the caucus was inspired and created by the #SheWoke Committee: Ifeoma Ike, Esq., Nakisha Lewis, Sharon Copper (sister of Sandra Bland), Tiffany Hightower, Shambulia Gadsden Sams, Sharisse "She-Salt" Stancil-Ashford, and Avis Jones-DeWeever, Ph.D. – seven leading black women activists who consistently advocate for the global equity of black women and girls.[2]
Co-Chairs[]
- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rep. Robin Kelly and Rep. Yvette Clarke (2016–present)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "It's Official: We Now Have a Congressional Caucus For Black Women and Girls". Essence. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ a b Workneh, Lilly (2016-03-22). "There's Now Officially A Congressional Caucus On Black Women And Girls". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-08-31.
External links[]
Categories:
- Caucuses of the United States Congress
- Organizations established in 2016
- Women's organizations based in the United States
- African-American women's organizations
- African-American members of the United States Congress
- African-American gender relations