The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) called on major U.S. corporations on May 26, 2026, to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that aim to eliminate majority-Black congressional districts. In a letter sent to over 250 companies, CBC members urged them to condemn these redistricting efforts, which they characterize as attempts to suppress Black electoral participation. Some of the companies receiving the letter had previously supported voting rights through a coalition known as Business for Voting Rights, which included major firms like Apple, Amazon, and Google.
The CBC's letter follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened provisions of the Voting Rights Act, prompting concerns about the dilution of Black political representation. Rep. Yvette Clarke, chair of the CBC, emphasized the importance of corporate accountability, stating that companies benefiting from Black communities should not ignore threats to Black political power. The caucus also called for Black athletes to boycott public universities in states engaging in gerrymandering.
The letter requests that companies publicly denounce the redistricting plans, engage in discussions with CBC members about their role in protecting voting rights, and disclose political donations to Republican politicians involved in redistricting. The CBC's actions reflect ongoing frustrations with corporate commitments to racial equity and voting rights, especially in light of perceived backtracking by some corporations since their pledges in 2020.