
Origins of the Congressional Black Caucus


Rep. William L. Clay Sr. (D-MO)
Representative of Missouri's First Congressional District from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 2001 (91st-106th Congresses)

Rep. James T. Rapier (R-AL)
Representative of Alabama's Second Congressional District from March 4, 1873 to March 3, 1875 (43rd-44th Congresses)

Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)
Representative of Michigan's 14th Congressional District since January 3, 1965 (89th Congress-present)

Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY)
Representative of New York's 15th Congressional District since January 3, 1971 (92nd Congress to present)

Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) Speaking at a White House Rally on the War in Iraq

Rep. Louis Stokes (D-OH)
Representative of Ohio's 21st Congressional District from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 1999 (91st-105th Congresses)

Nelson Mandela and Rep. John Conyers (D-MI)

Rep. William L. Clay Sr. (D-MO)
Representative of Missouri's First Congressional District from January 3, 1969 to January 3, 2001 (91st-106th Congresses)

Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)
Rep. Conyers with William "Bill" Clinton

Rep. Ralph H. Metcalfe (D-IL)
Representative of the First Congressional District of Illinois from January 3, 1971 to October 10, 1978 (92nd-95th Congresses)

CBC Members Testify at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court
Left to Right: Rep. John Conyers Jr.; Rep. Louis Stokes; Rep. Major Owens; Rep. Craig Washington; and Rep. John Lewis