Press Releases

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…

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…

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…

(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…

President Barack Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union Address in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. NBCSL President Joe Armstrong offers…

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) mourns the passing of the Honorable Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa. NBCSL President Joe Armstrong issues the following statement.

On November 4th, Tom Wheeler was sworn in as the new Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). NBCSL President Joe Armstrong (TN) releases the following statement.

Offices in the federal government began to shut down for the first time in 17 years at midnight on Monday, October 1, 2013 due to Congressional inaction. All but the…

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On Saturday, August 24, 2013 and Wednesday, August 28, 2013, tens of thousands of people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the…

Recent television station blackouts highlight the need for a broader conversation on consumer choice and fairness, a review of retransmission consent laws, and full technology adoption