The U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) is an independent, bipartisan, non-congressional federal commission dedicated to examining the most pressing issues facing Black men and boys in the United States. Through a comprehensive annual report, CSSBMB issues policy recommendations to address disparities in civil rights and criminal justice, education, health and housing, and labor and employment. Learn more about the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) here.
United States Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
About CSSBMB
Civil Rights & Criminal Justice
Black prison admissions have consistently increased throughout most of the 20th and 21st centuries. The criminal justice system’s impact on Black males represents a formidable challenge to African American families.
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Education
Educational attainment contributes to well-being, employment opportunities, income, and wealth. Black male learners deserve schools that ensure social, emotional, and academic learning are priorities each day.
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Health & Housing
Social determinants of health such as socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood, physical environment (e.g., housing), as well as access to and use of healthcare, play a major role in the health outcomes of Black men.
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Labor & Employment
CSSBMB explores challenges and barriers Black men face in entrepreneurship, sustainability of Black-owned businesses, and accessing stable employment opportunities.
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Frederica S. Wilson
U.S. Representative and CSSBMB Commissioner
A Message from the Chair
Read MoreU.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) 2023 “ACT NOW Summit”
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