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December 3-7, 2019

SAVE THE DATE!

December 3-7, 2019

POLICY IN ACTION

NBCSL’s newest section showcases some of the strongest legislative and programatic achievements of NBCSL members.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 8, 2019
The NBCSL supports the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus as it releases the following statement on Racial Events and Sexual Allegations in The Commonwealth
The events of the past week in the Commonwealth of Virginia have disturbed us all, and recall a time when bigotry, intolerance, and lack of respect for all our residents were accepted in the corridors of power. We recognize that these recent findings and allegations have ripped open wounds for the African American community and sexual assault survivors across the country and we empathize with them all.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, February 2, 2019
NBCSL Condemns Virginia Governor Ralph Northam And Calls for His Resignation
February 2, 2019 – Washington, D.C. -- The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) was shocked to learn of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s initial admission to participating in a blatantly racist photograph showing one person in black face and another wearing a white Ku Klux Klan hood and robe in the 1984 Eastern Virginia Medical School Yearbook. Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 3, 2018
National Black Caucus of State Legislators Mourns Passing of President Bush
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of George H. W. Bush, the 41^st President of the United States, who passed away Friday in Houston at the age of 94. Read More

Monday, May 6, 2019
Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson, longtime education advocate, dies suddenly after a brief illness.

Monday, May 6, 2019
Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson, longtime education advocate, dies suddenly after a brief illness.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Delegate Adrienne A. Jones becomes Maryland's first African-American speaker of the House
Friday, March 15, 2019
Gun remarks revisited by state senator; views on stand-your-ground bill shared in viral video
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Senator Rodger Smitherman (AL) introduces Bill that would give money to Alabama schools for anti-bullying programs

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