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June 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Urges Discussion of Immigration at United States – Africa Leaders Summit

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about her request that the discussion at the United States – Africa Leaders Summit in August include…
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June 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the kidnapping of Gilad Shaar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel: “On behalf of myself…
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June 16, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Celebrates the Second Anniversary of DACA

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program…
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June 16, 2014

Editorial: Legal helping hand for Immigrants facing deportation is an urgent necessity

“The atmosphere couldn’t have been better. “Last Saturday as Harlem enjoyed a beautiful summer’s day, at least 200 people, most of them immigrants or the children of…
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June 16, 2014

Statement on the Passing of Ruby Dee

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in honor of award-winning actress, writer, and civil rights activist Ruby Dee, who passed away…
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June 12, 2014

OPINION: 2016 Democratic Convention at Barclays Center? Bring it on!

Downtown Brooklyn would have everything to gain and nothing to lose from a 2016 Democratic National Convention in Barclays Center.   To continue reading, please visit http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/opinion-2016-democratic-convention-barclays-center-bring-it-2014-06-09-153000…
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