Washington, D.C—The National Black Caucus of State Legislators reiterates its position in strongly condemning the actions of the Tennessee House Leadership for expelling two legislators for “disorderly behavior” following a protest for gun reform on the chamber Floor last week, Read More
Washington, D.C—The National Black Caucus of State Legislators condemn Tennessee House Leadership for taking steps to expel three legislators for “disorderly behavior” following a protest for gun reform on the chamber Floor last week in response to the deadly shooting Read More
Ronald L. Rice, a longtime public servant of New Jersey, served in the New Jersey State Senate representing the 28th Legislative District from 1986 to 2022. Senator Rice was one of the longest-serving state senators in New Jersey history. Senator Rice Read More
A New Jersey political legend transitioned from the earth today. Former State Senator Ronald L. Rice of Newark, never cynical, never timid, never canned, who pulled long range recon for our collective history as Americans, in times when our political Read More
Washington, DC – The National Black Caucus of State Legislatures (NBCSL) recently ratified a policy resolution encouraging state governments to adopt open enrollment policies to allow students to enroll in any public school program in the state no matter where Read More
February 15, 2023National Black Caucus of State Legislators Response to President Biden’s SOTU Address WASHINGTON, DC. – The National Black Caucus of State Legislators released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address to the nation: NBCSL Read More
Washington, DC – National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) released the following statement on the passing of Memphis father, Tyre Nichols, as a result of police brutality: We are saddened by the tragic passing of Tyre Nichols due to Read More
State Representative Quentin “Q” Williams was killed last night in a motor vehicle collision on Route 9. Williams, a Middletown Democrat, was sworn into office Wednesday for his third term and had been appointed to serve as co-chair of the Read More
By Catherine Pugh, Special to AFRO Laura Hall was recently elected the serve as the 15th president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). The decision was made at the organization’s 46th national conference, in Las Vegas, Nev. Read More
Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, D-Orangeburg, has served in the S.C. House for 32 years and is the longest-serving member of the 124-member body as well as the longest-serving African American and female in the legislative body. Over the past three decades, Read More