Michigan Legislative
Black Caucus
At the forefront of the fight for social and economic justice for all Michigan citizens.
Economic Growth
Promoting growth through strategic policies and initiatives.
Health Care
Ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for all individuals.
Education
Fostering innovative policies and resources for education.
Natural Resources
Preserving and sustaining environmental vitality.
Forefront of the fight
We are proud to be a multi-generational group that focuses on serving ordinary people who have ordinary problems. We seek to address challenges by finding solutions that will enhance the communities in which we live.
Topics that we focus on include economic growth, early childhood education, health care, senior living and protecting our natural resources.
Participate in events
We encourage you to participate in events and programs that the caucus holds around the state.
Latest News
LANSING, Mich. (July 24, 2024) — The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) applauds the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Michigan budget that holds equity as a high priority and strategically advances Black communities and people across the state. This budget has...
MLBC Statement on Urban School Debt Elimination The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus applauds the House and Senate Chamber leaders, and the Appropriation Chairs for their prioritization and execution in eliminating school debt for multiple urban communities across...
From the Director's Desk Greetings Allies, I am happy to introduce myself to all the MLBC partners, stakeholders and supporters. My name is Chris Jackson and I hail from the great city of Pontiac. In my brief time as Executive Director for the Michigan Legislative...
The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus applauds the signing of the Fiscal Year 2024 Michigan budget that holds equity as a high priority and strategically advances Black communities across the state. State Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing), Senate Appropriations Chair...
Budget includes funding to protect individuals facing eviction, invest in community centers, improve public safety, reinvigorate historic Marygrove with new programming, support the Detroit Zoo, and more LANSING, Mich. (July 10, 2023)...
LANSING, Mich., June 30, 2023 — In a disappointing decision yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated affirmative action in higher education. In Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent, she offered a very poignant perspective that pertained to historical trends...
LANSING, Mich., June 23, 2023 — A Warren police officer has been charged with two misdemeanors after an incident took place last week at the Warren Police Department Jail. A video release shows the police officer punching a detained man, slamming the individual's head...
Note: Photo included below. The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) would like to announce Mr. Chris Jackson has joined the MLBC as its new Executive Director. “After an extensive search, we are thrilled to bring Mr. Jackson to the MLBC as its new Executive...
Lansing, MI—Yesterday, we watched horrified as the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly moved resolutions to expel three Democratic lawmakers for exercising their rights to speak and protest in support of gun violence prevention earlier in the...
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2023)—Today, the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus offered support for the victims and impacted families and community members of yesterday's mass shooting at Michigan State, and outlined the policy needs to help prevent such tragedies from...