Congressional Black Caucus letter to Bernie Grant

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This document is a letter from the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) of the United States House of Representatives congratulating Bernie Grant on his election to the UK Parliament in 1987. The letter welcomes Grant as a fellow Black political leader and invites him to collaborate and visit the US Congress. It reflects early international solidarity among Black elected officials addressing shared political and social concerns.

Key points:
– The letter is dated June 18, 1987, from the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C.
– It congratulates Bernie Grant on his recent election to the UK House of Commons.
– The CBC members express pride and extend a welcome to Grant as an international parliamentary leader.
– The letter invites Grant to visit the US Congress and seek information on issues the CBC is addressing.
– Mervyn M. Dymally, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, signed the letter.

Bernie Grant was one of the first Black British MPs and a significant figure in Black British political history and anti-racist campaigning. This letter shows early connections between Black British politicians and their American counterparts, highlighting transatlantic networks in the fight for racial justice and political representation.

Source note: The OCR transcript contains minor typographic errors and some unclear sections, but the overall content and intent of the letter are clearly preserved.