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Latest News
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Barbara Cooper Ward Cooper passes at 93 Creator: JOHN RUSSELL | Credit: AP
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Rep. Barbara Ward Cooper Passes at 93Rep. Barbara Ward Cooper Passes at 93 MEMPHIS—Tennessee Rep.… Read More -
Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City), Chair of Legislative Black Caucus
Thursday, August 25, 2022
California Legislative Black Caucus Elects New LeadershipCalifornia Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leadership (CBM) SACRAMENTO… Read More -
Ron Rice’s decision will trigger a special election in November to fill the remainder of his term in the solidly Democratic 28th Legislative District. Julio Cortez/AP Photo
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Ron Rice, state senator from Newark who took on political bosses, to retire Aug. 31Ron Rice, state senator from Newark who took on political… Read More -
Civil rights icons Diane Nash and Fred Gray on Thursday afternoon were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Joe Biden.
Friday, July 8, 2022
Civil rights icons Diane Nash, Fred Gray awarded Medal of Freedom by President Joe BidenCivil rights icons Diane Nash, Fred Gray awarded Medal of… Read More -
State Rep. Laura Hall,District 19
Thursday, July 7, 2022
REP. HALL HELPS ARRANGE BIDEN MEETING WITH AAMU’S WIMSREP. HALL HELPS ARRANGE BIDEN MEETING WITH AAMU’S WIMS … Read More -
An Evening of Honors for Georgia’s “Trifecta” leaders
Thursday, June 30, 2022
An Evening of Honors for Georgia’s “Trifecta” leadersAn Evening of Honors for Georgia’s “Trifecta” leaders ATLANTA—A… Read More
Press Releases
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Issues Statement on the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Issues Statement on…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 19, 2021
More than 100 State Legislators Descend on Washington, D.C. to Call for Voting Rights Protections
More than 100 State Legislators Descend on Washington, D.C. to…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, June 25, 2022
NBCSL APPLAUDS PASSING AND SIGNING INTO LAW BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY BILL
NBCSL APPLAUDS PASSING AND SIGNING INTO LAW BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 24, 2022
NBCSL STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION TO OVERTURN HISTORIC ROE V. WADE CASE
NBCSL STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION TO OVERTURN HISTORIC ROE…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
NBCSL STATEMENT ON RECENT MASS SHOOTINGS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK AND UVALDE, TEXAS
NBCSL STATEMENT ON RECENT MASS SHOOTINGS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 8, 2022
NBCSL President Billy Mitchell released the following statement regarding the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
NBCSL President Billy Mitchell released the following statement regarding the…
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