Source: Blavity
BY Milan Harris
Despite a turbulent political climate and an active government shutdown, there have still been some inspiration-worthy happenings swirling about within the legislative branch of the U.S. government.
As the 116th Congress was sworn into their respective offices on Thursday, so was the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). This year, however, the Congressional Black Caucus swore in 55 people, the highest number since the Caucus was created in 1971. The historical event also marked much-needed diversity in a government that has seen increased racial turmoil since Trump’s 2016 election.
“[This] marks the beginning of a course correction [needed to] correct the daily trauma we have suffered over the last two years,” said Rep. Karen Bass, chair of the CBC.