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September 12, 2011

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke discusses President Obama’s Jobs Plan on “Keeping It Real” with Rev. Al Sharpton

On Friday, September 09, 2011, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke discussed President Barack Obama’s Jobs plan with Rev. Al Sharpton on his radio program entitled “Keeping…
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September 9, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11) released the following statement: “This Sunday, we mark the 10 year anniversary…
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September 9, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Speech

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama convened a Joint Session of Congress to unveil his jobs plan.  Congresswoman Clarke released the following statement regarding…
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September 7, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Violence Surrounding the Labor Day Caribbean Festival

Today, the West-Indian American Day Association (WIADCA) held a press conference to address the concerns regarding the violence that took place during the Labor Day Carnival. Congresswoman…
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September 6, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Calls for the Protection of NY Residents’ Civil Liberties

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11) spoke out against the recent police misconduct involving New York City Councilmember Jumaane Williams and the…
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September 6, 2011

City Councilman Jumaane Williams: NYPD Lying About West Indian Day Parade Incident

City Councilman Jumaane Williams: NYPD Lying About West Indian Day Parade Incident A city councilman detained by police at the West Indian Day parade said today that it wouldn’t have…
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