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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

OP-ED - It’s time for Arkansas to pass a hate crimes law

OP-ED - It’s time for Arkansas to pass a hate crimes law Read More

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Voting Laws Roundup 2021

Voting Laws Roundup 2021 Read More

Monday, February 8, 2021

Big environmental groups have an ambitious agenda, but success requires satisfying their Black, Latino and Indigenous critics.

Environmental Groups’ Greatest Obstacle May Not Be Republican Opposition Read More

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

As U.S. Reckons With Racism, Peña-Melnyk Offers Bills to Reduce Health Care Gaps

As U.S. Reckons With Racism, Peña-Melnyk Offers Bills to Reduce Health Care Gaps Read More

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Fmr. NBCSL President, Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter is February's issue Honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar.

Fmr. NBCSL President, Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter is February's issue Honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar Read More

Thursday, January 28, 2021

NBCSL CRT Member, CVS Health Foundation establishes $5 million college scholarship for Black and Latinx students pursuing health care careers

CVS Health Foundation establishes $5 million college scholarship for Black and Latinx students pursuing health care careers Read More

Sunday, January 17, 2021

NBCSL President’s Message Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NBCSL President’s Message Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More

Thursday, January 14, 2021

History in the House — Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (IL) succeeds Madigan and becomes state’s first Black speaker

History in the House — Welch succeeds Madigan and becomes state’s first Black speaker: ‘It’s time to get to work’ Read More

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Former State Senator Joe Neal, The State of Nevada's First African American State Senator passes

Former State Senator Joe Neal, The State of Nevada's First African American State Senator passes Former Las Vegas State Sen. Joseph M. Neal, Jr., died on New Year’s Eve. “My… Read More

Friday, January 8, 2021

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Demands Answers and Accountability for Security Breaches at the United States Capitol

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Demands Answers and Accountability for Security Breaches at the United States Capitol Read More