Yvette Clarke
Yvette Clarke is a U.S. Congresswoman representing New York's 9th congressional district. As a prominent figure in Brooklyn politics, she is part of the narrative of Jamaican representation in American governance.
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Rep. Yvette Clarke pushes back on Democratic Congresswoman's claims.
A ‘patriotic’ concert series is falling apart as artists walk off
United States· 2026-05-30
Yvette Clarke is a US Congresswoman who presented a citation to Mrs. Ward.
Massive Caribbean American farewell for Ambassador Curtis Ward | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-01-29
Yvette Clarke is the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, which condemned the Trump administration's decision to suspend green card applications.
Congressional Black Caucus decries Trump’s pause on processing of immigrant visa applications | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-17
Yvette Clarke is the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, which is calling for the reversal of the green card suspension decision.
US Congressional Black Caucus demands reversal of green card suspension | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-16
US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke joined the performers for a moving rendition of the National Anthem.
Caribbean warmth fills UBS Arena at sold-out ‘Jamaica Strong’ concert | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-15
Yvette Clarke is a Congresswoman from New York who was among the politicians reflecting on Roach-Wilson’s life.
‘She gave more than she took’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-12-06
United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has slammed military strikes against alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela and in the Pacific by the Trump Administration as unlawful and un-American.
Clarke calls US boat strikes unlawful and un-American | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-05
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, the lead signer of the letter and daughter of Jamaican immigrants, said the United States shares a long-standing bond with Jamaica.
Congress members urge US to shield Jamaicans from deportation after Hurricane Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-06
Rep. Yvette Clarke, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus who also represents parts of Brooklyn, met with Mamdani and Jeffries.
Here’s where things stand in the New York City mayor’s raceUnited States· 2025-09-02
Clarke warned that people shouldn't laugh at Trump's comments about canceling elections.
Trump canceling elections? Democrats increasingly sound alarm bells.United States· 2025-09-02
Yvette Clarke is a US Congresswoman.
Party with a Purpose: Diaspora gala, a grand celebration | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-30
Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette Clarke introduced the Marcus Garvey Legacy Package in the United States’ Congress.
Garvey’s son happy for renewed effort to exonerate national hero, tag day with his name | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-23
US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke congratulated the people of Pakistan on their Independence Day.
Global leaders extend wishes on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-08-14
Democratic Rep. Yvette Clarke claimed that immigrants are needed for 'redistricting purposes' in a resurfaced clip that went viral.
Immigrants are needed for 'redistricting purposes,' House Dem says in resurfaced videoUnited States· 2025-07-23
Yvette Clarke pursued a congressional resolution exonerating Garvey.
Lance Neita | A manifesto that lived up to its word | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-30
Rep. Yvette Clarke signed the letter expressing concerns about Trump's budget cuts to homeland security.
Trump budget poses 'existential threat' to NYC homeland security, Dems warnUnited States· 2025-06-17
Representative Yvette Clarke responded to Greene’s admission by emphasizing the importance of reading the bill.
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized for not reading Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill | Marjorie Taylor Greene
United Kingdom· 2025-06-03
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has acknowledged the ongoing contributions of Jamaican educational institutions to the United States.
Clarke engages university leaders on strengthening US/C’bean ties | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-25
Yvette Clarke is a Congressional representative currently serving in the district that includes Lawman Lynch's council district.
Jamaicans on the ballot for New York City 2025 elections | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-19
Yvette Clarke is one of the US lawmakers urging the State Department to send a high-level delegation to the CARICOM summit.
Lawmakers want gov’t to send high-level delegation to CARICOM Summit | World NewsJamaica· 2025-02-18
Lynch's district cuts across the Congressional districts currently represented by Jamaican Yvette Clarke.
Jamaicans jump into races for New Jersey, Virginia governor and other political posts | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-18
