Members of the Black Caucus Congress post a selfie celebrating WH’s first visit in four years

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Members of the Black Caucus of Congress (CBC) shared a selfie on Tuesday celebrating their first visit to the White House in four years.

His. Cory BookerCory Booker The first southern state legalizes marijuana: what does it mean to be a nationally top Democrat calling for expanded childcare support When it comes to a nuclear deal with Iran, what can a moderate Democrat do? MONTH (DN.J.) shared the selfie on Twitter with the text “The First Visit of the Black Caucus Hunger Congress to the White House in Four Long Years.”

Booker is seen in the photo with Sen. Raphael WarnockRaphael WarnockBiden praises dispute resolution between electric vehicle battery makers Georgia lawmaker arrested as governor signs electoral bill will not be prosecuted Democrats see opportunity as states push new voting rules MORE (D-Ga.) Together with the representative of the CBC presidency. Joyce BeattyJoyce Birdson Beatty Democrats Defend COVID-19 Black Caucus Vaccine Strategy Advocates Biden’s Election to Lead the Civil Rights Division of the Civil Rights Division’s Vote on the Bill House police reform that says “accidentally pressed the wrong vote button” MORE (D-Ohio), representatives of Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), Hank JohnsonHenry (Hank) C. Johnson Night Defense: A Navy Doctor Killed After Injuring 2 Maryland Shotgunmen Others Pressure Biden to Limit Military Equipment Transferred to Police | The first day of talks on Iran is about a “constructive” deal with House Democrats pushing Biden to limit the transfer of military equipment to police Elizabeth Warren: Filibuster “has deep roots in racism” MORE (D-Ga.), Frederica WilsonFrederica Patricia Wilson Rep. Frederica Wilson shares her famous hat collection with Netflix, Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings, who dies in Florida’s 84 Democrats to call for DOJ research on state Senate races MORE (D-Fla.), Steven HorsfordSteven Alexander HorsfordHow to Fix America’s Broken Unemployment Systems The Black Caucus Congress Reveals Advances on the House Panel on “Day 100” Measuring the Extension of Unemployment Benefits in a Relief Package MORE (D-Nev.), Sheila Jackson LeeSheila Jackson Lee Georgia’s election law prevents African Americans, Latinx and others from exercising the right to vote The Chicago suburb could serve as a roadmap for repairs Republicans call for hearing on border increase MORE (D-Texas) i Brenda LawrenceBrenda Lulenar Lawrence: Troops Defend Sick Capitol from Uncooked Meat: Report Presented to Create RBG Monument on Capitol Hill, Black Congress Caucus, Reveals “100-Day Plan” MORE (D-Me.).

The last time the caucus visited the White House was in March 2017, When Cedric, senior White House adviser Richmond, who was then in the House and served as chairman of the CBC network, pressured the former President TrumpDonald Trump: Trump: McConnell “Powerless” to Prevent Biden from Packing Romney Court for NRSC Granting Trump: It’s Not “My Preference” McConnell ignores Trump who calls him “stupid son of b —-” MORE focus on issues important to African Americans.

The group declined an invitation to meet with Trump again in a few months later, saying the former president was not acting according to the group’s priorities.

Nearly a dozen members of the 57-member group they were present at the meeting with President BidenJoe BidenTrump: McConnell “Powerless” to Prevent Biden from Wrapping Up Biden Court, First Lady Sends “Warmest Greetings” to Muslims for Ramadan The Business Case for Child Care Reform MORE, Vice President Harris and Richmond Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting was to push Biden into the group’s legislative agenda.

Caucus priorities include the George Floyd Police Justice Act, which the House passed in early March but still faces an upward battle in the Senate, and which addresses the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the communities of colors.

Beatty said outside the White House that the meeting was “amazing.”

“We were able to share our thoughts and ideas, but we also came because we know there will be challenges,” he said, noting that it has been a “tough week” for group members.

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