About The MLBC
Our mission is captured in our slogan: Legislative power with purpose.
The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus is a coalition of 20+ state legislators committed to ensuring that all citizens of our state have equal opportunities. The caucus includes members of both the state Senate and the state House of Representatives.
The Black Caucus serves as a partnership between residents and legislators. Our members believe that legislators and residents can affect the most change by working in tandem.
We sponsor events and programs around the state to make this partnership as productive as possible. The events allow legislators to share vital information and also serve as an opportunity for residents to express their opinions and concerns to the people who represent them.
We invite you to join us as we work toward a Michigan that grants all its citizens equal access, equal justice and equal opportunity.
Bringing value to each of our focus topics.
Economic Growth
Health Care
Childhood Education
Senior Living
Diversity
Natural Resources
MLBC Officers
Sen. Erika Geiss
Chairperson
Taylor, 1st District
Rep. Amos O’Neal
Executive Vice Chairperson
Saginaw, 94th District
Sen. Sarah Anthony
1st Vice Chairperson
Lansing, 21st District
Rep. Brenda Carter
2nd Vice Chair
Pontiac, 53rd District
Rep. Felicia Brabec
Secretary
Pittsfield, 33rd District
Rep. Stephanie Young
Treasurer
Detroit, 16th District
Rep. Cynthia Neeley
Chaplain
Flint, 70th District
Rep. Helena Scott
Historian
Detroit, 7th District
Rep. Donavan McKinney
Sergeant-at-Arms/Parliamentarian
Detroit, 14th District
MLBC EXECUTIVE
Chris Jackson
Executive Director
MLBC Members
Sen. Sylvia Santana
D-Detroit, 2nd District
Rep. Tyrone Carter
D-Detroit, 1st District
Rep. Karen Whitsett
D-Detroit, 4th District
Speaker of the House Joseph A. Tate
D-Detroit, 10th District
Rep. Kimberly L. Edwards
D-Eastpointe, 12th District
Rep. Jason Hoskins
D-Southfield, 18th District
Rep. Jimmie Wilson, Jr.
D-Ypsilanti, 32nd District
Rep. Kristian Grant
D-Grand Rapids, 82nd District
Sen. Stephanie Chang
D-Detroit, 3rd District
Sen. Mary Cavanagh
D-Detroit, 6th District
Rep. Ranjeev Puri
D-Canton, 24th District
Rep. Jim Haadsma
D-Battle Creek, 44th District
Rep. Will Snyder
D-Muskegon, 87th District
We believe in our people
“I’m truly blessed and honored to have the opportunity to serve in the Michigan House of Representatives. It’s time to deliver for the people of the 14th House District and for the residents of this great state.”