Read the latest news, updates and press releases covering current events and critical issues affecting our members and their constituents.
Latest News
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From left, Glenda Turner, Bobbiette Palmer, Gia Peebles and Tiana Davis, four of the five members of the Ebony Anglers fishing team, watched the sunrise during the 2020 Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament.Credit...
- Pete Kiehart for The New York Times
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Meet the Ebony Anglers, Five Black Women Catching Fish and StaresMeet the Ebony Anglers, Five Black Women Catching Fish and… Read More -
Assem. Shirley Weber (CA)
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
California Probation Reform Bill AB1950 Would Set Limits on Number of YearsCalifornia Probation Reform Bill AB1950 Would Set Limits on Number… Read More -
Assem. Shirley Weber (CA)
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
California task force will consider paying reparations for slaveryCalifornia task force will consider paying reparations for slavery … Read More -
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Ban on natural hair discrimination passes in House. ‘Everybody should feel empowered’Ban on natural hair discrimination passes in House. ‘Everybody should… Read More -
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
NBCSL's Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgNBCSL's Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth… Read More -
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Former Alabama State Representative and A Past NBCSL President James Thomas Has Passed AwayFormer Alabama State Representative and A Past NBCSL President James… Read More
Press Releases
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 25, 2020
NBCSL Expresses Lawmakers’ Outrage in Response to the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Probe Findings and Touts Legislative Action to Protect Communities of Color From Police Violence
National Black Caucus of State Legislators President, Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 9, 2020
NBCSL Urges Governors To Pre-Position Resources to Prevent Death in COVID-19 ResponseWashington DC —The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) called… Read More -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Open Letter to President Trump re COVID-19Washington DC —The Presidents of the National Asian Pacific Islander Caucus… Read More -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 30, 2019
NBCSL Statement on the Passing of John Conyers, Jr., Longest Serving Black CongressmanWashington, D.C. — The National Black Caucus of State Legislators… Read More -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2019
NBCSL Statement on the Passing Of Elijah Cummings, Longtime Maryland CongressmanWashington, D.C. — The National Black Caucus of State Legislators… Read More -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
NBCSL Urges all Policymakers to take action regarding the senseless gun violence in the USWashington, D.C. — Headlines about the recent tragedies due to gun… Read More
