Press Releases

After weeks of trial and hours of deliberation, a jury in Sanford, Florida found George Zimmerman not guilty in the murder of Florida teen, Trayvon Martin. NBCSL President, Joe Armstrong…

On June 24, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right for colleges and universities to use race as one of many factors in admission decisions.

On June 25, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision in the case of Shelby County, Alabama vs. Holder and struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights…

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the recent tornadoes and storm damage in our mid-Western states. While centered in the small towns of Oklahoma, the damage…

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators issues the following statement regarding current U.S. Supreme Court litigation surrounding Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Shelby County, Alabama…

On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, President Barack Obama delivered his fourth State of the Union address and provided all Americans—from layperson to legislator—a strong policy outlook for our country’s future.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tennessee State Representative Joe Armstrong to serve as the 10th National President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), an organization that represents over 600…

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Just in time for next year’s state legislative sessions, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) releases 32 policy resolutions ratified by over 600 Black state…

Washington, D.C. – President Barack Obama joined the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) at a private White House meeting on Tuesday, December 4, to discuss the fiscal cliff…

(Washington, DC) - Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement regarding the passing of Former NBCSL President (1979-85)…