NBCSL | Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 30, 2015

Press Statement from NBCSL President Catherine Pugh

I want to thank The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) and members of the Board of Directors who stood in withMaryland Legislators and Corporate Board members in solidarity…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 23, 2015

National Black Caucus of State Legislators Host a Press Conference in Response to Police Involved Deaths of African Americans, Friday, April 24, 2015, 5:30pm at Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture

Baltimore, MD. – On Friday, April 24, 2015, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators will host a press conference at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 3, 2015

Statement on the Official Ruling of the United States Supreme Court Case of Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama and Alabama Democratic Conference v. Alabama.

On March 25, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision in Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama and Alabama Democratic Conference v. Alabama.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Applauds Comcast for investing in access to digital education for low-income families

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) applauds Comcast for their commitment to address a primary barrier for low-income students and their families – access to digital education. Through…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 2, 2015

Maryland’s Senate Majority Leader Catherine Pugh Elected 11th President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Washington, DC - Maryland State Senate Majority Leader, Catherine Pugh will serve as the 11th National President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), an organization that represents…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 21, 2015

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Releases Statement on President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address

President Barack Obama delivered one of his last State of the Union Addresses in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. NBCSL President Joe…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Releases Statement on Grand Jury Decision in Ferguson, Missouri on the Officer Shooting of Teenager Michael Brown

In response to the decision by a St. Louis County Grand Jury to not indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of 17 year-old Michael Brown, NBCSL…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 12, 2014

NBCSL Remembers Legendary Icon Ruby Dee

June 12, 2014 – Washington, D.C. – The National Black Caucus of State Legislators offers its most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fans around the world following the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou

On May 28, 2014, internationally renowned author, poet, and activist Maya Angelou passed away following prolonged health complications.Tennessee State Representative Joe Armstrong, President of the National Black Caucus of State…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 10, 2014

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Releases Special Report On Nationwide Expansive Voting Rights Legislation

(Washington, D.C.) – In the face of recent suppressive attacks on voting rights across the country, the nation’s largest membership association of Black state lawmakers - the National Black Caucus…