The Congressional Black Caucus held its swearing-in ceremony Wednesday morning as Congress convened for the first time since its holiday break.
Among the group of freshmen inductees was Allen West, a Republican out of Florida's 22nd congressional district. He is the first Republican to join the caucus since Gary Franks (R-Conn.) was defeated in 1996.
Suggested Reading
Video will return here when scrolled back into view
"I think we're all working toward the same end, which is what is best for our country and within the African-American community," West said.
Read more about the CBC's swearing-in ceremony at the Washington Post.
In other news: Veteran News Anchor Carole Simpson Talks About Her Career.
Straight From 
Sign up for our free daily newsletter.