Press Releases

October 17, 2019 -- Washington, D.C. — The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) is saddened by the news of the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD), Chairman of…

August 6, 2019 -- Washington, D.C. — Headlines about the recent tragedies due to gun violence are becoming much too prevalent in America. Gilroy, CA, El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH serve as painful…

June 29, 2019 -- Washington, D.C. --The Supreme Court recently issued two rulings with one dealing a huge blow to eliminating gerrymandering, or the drawing of congressional districts for partisan…

Washington DC —The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) extends its condolences and prayers to the family members, friends and colleagues of those killed and injured in our nation’s most recent…

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…

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…

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, who passed away…

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) sends its deepest, heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of former New York State Senator Jose Peralta, who passed away suddenly…

Washington DC —The wildfires in northern and southern California continue to wreak havoc on the state, burning thousands of acres of land while destroying homes, businesses, vehicles, and most importantly, killing…

Washington DC —National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) President and Indiana State Representative Gregory W. Porter issued the following statement in response to news of the mass shooting at the…