The Congressional Black Caucus has denied entry to a black congressman because he’s a Republican, according to a BuzzFeed News report.
New members who were sworn into office at the start of the year were inducted into the group of black lawmakers months ago, but Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) was not invited.
There are no Republicans currently in the group, but the CBC extended an invitation to Sen. Tim Scott in 2010 when he was elected as a U.S. representative. He declined to join, but former Rep. Mia Love, despite initial objections to the group, did become a member in 2015.
The alleged refusal to extend an invitation to Donalds may go back to Jan. 6, according to BuzzFeed, as Donalds was among the Republicans who objected to the certification of the Electoral College count.
A spokesperson for the CBC would not respond to whether the group is blocking Donalds, but told The Hill in a statement they are "committed to fighting for issues that support Black communities, including the police accountability bill, protecting voting rights, and a jobs bill that helps our communities.”.....snip~
Congressional Black Caucus Is Reportedly Denying Entry to Black Republican by Leah Barkoukis (townhall.com)
The Democrats say they will work with those that share their values. Wouldnt answer the question if Jan 6th is the reason they arent inviting him.