The National Black Caucus of State Legislators is the nation's premier organization representing and serving the interests of African American State legislators.
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With more than 700 members representing more than 60 million Americans, NBCSL serves as a national network, advocate and catalyst for public policy innovation, information exchange, and joint action on critical issues affecting African Americans and other marginalized communities. Through research, education, and advocacy, NBCSL strengthens its members and helps ensure their strong, effective, and influential voice on Capitol Hill.
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Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Annual Conference in Savannah, July 21 – July 23, 2023.
State Rep. Lilly Named Assistant Majority Leader in House Democratic Caucus
A dispute over a bill. A verbal altercation. An apology for state Sen. Regina Barrow.
President Biden Announces Key Appointment of Rep. Billy Mitchell
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus stands with expelled Tennessee lawmakers, victims of gun violence
Ky. Black Legislative Caucus calls for comprehensive gun control legislation
Membership Highlights
With more than 700 members collectively representing over 60 million Americans, NBCSL serves as a national network, advocate and catalyst for public policy innovation, information exchange, and joint action on critical issues.
The NBCSL Foundation
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1991
15th Annual NBCSL Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1990
14th Annual NBCSL Conference in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; first African and African American Summit. Colorado State Senator Regis Groff elected 4th NBCSL President.
1989
13th Annual NBCSL Conference in Miami, Florida.
1988
12th Annual NBCSL Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. President Richardson leads delegation of members and leaders from other black organizations to London, England to meet with Black members of British Parliament.
1987
11th Annual NBCSL Conference in Hartford, Connecticut. The first NBCSL International Conference in St. John, Virgin Islands.
1986
President Mitchell and members of the Executive Committee fought for and won a resolution by the National Conference of State Legislators opposing U.S. investments in South Africa. 10th Annual NBCSL Conference in Washington, D.C. NBCSL President David P. Richardson, Jr., Read More
1999
NBCSL participates in the Fifth African African-American Summit in Accra, Ghana convened by Rev. Leon Sullivan. BCSL Corporate Round Table holds Third Annual Dinner Gala and Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. NBCSL Executive Committee establishes historic partnership with the leadership Read More
1998
NBCSL participates in march commemorating the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee. NBCSL Task Force on African American Males co-hosts the third national meeting of the African American Males National Council in St. Louis, Missouri. NBCSL Read More
1997
21st Annual NBCSL Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tennessee Speaker Pro Tempore Lois DeBerry elected to second full term as NBCSL President. NBCSL Task Force on African American Males co-hosts the second national meeting of the African American Males National Council Read More
1996
20th Annual NBCSL Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. NBCSL co-sponsors National Policy Institute VI with other member organizations of the Black Leadership Forum in Washington,NBCSL Task Force on African American Males co-hosts the first national meeting of the African American Males Read More