Michigan Legislative Black Caucus
New grant enables the grassroots organization to provide stipends to those committed to improving their community DETROIT, Jan. 3, 2022 – State Rep. Cynthia A. Johnson (D-Detroit) and Phyllis Edwards, executive director of Bridging Communities, will detail a new initiative that will provide Detroiters with the tools they need for cleanup projects in the city […]
LANSING, MI—Dr. Jerome Reide, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, has released Department analysis showing the five proposed electoral maps offered by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) violate the federal Voting Rights Act. Dr. Reide’s analysis was filed with MICRC on December 9, 2021, in advance of the end of […]
We proudly represented Michigan at the 45th Annual National Black Caucus of State Legislators Conference last week. In attendance was Detroit Caucus Chair Rep. Tenisha Yancey, Rep. Kyra Bolden, Rep. Helena Scott and Rep. Tyrone Carter. And our Chair Sen. Marshall Bullock was recognized as National Black Caucus Regional (Midwest) Legislator of the Year!
LANSING, MI–At their meeting on Monday, Nov. 22, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) passed a resolution calling on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) to ensure that the electoral maps they approve are fair and will not result in the dilution of the minority vote, citing specific provisions in the 15th Amendment to […]
Proposed maps violate the Voting Rights Act and strip the rights of minority voters to elect representatives who reflect their community Lansing, MI- On Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, Michigan Department of Civil Rights Executive Director John E. Johnson, Jr. will speak before the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and address violations of the Voting Rights Act of […]
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), executive vice chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, today denounced the passage of legislation by the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness to restrict the way racism is taught in schools. Senate Bill 460, sponsored by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton Township), is an attempt to […]
The 2022 state budget invests in: ️ Sickle cell treatment Mental health resources Education Ending public health disparities This budget helps build a more inclusive Michigan that supports all residents, and these funds will help ensure every community can thrive.
LANSING – The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) applauds yesterday’s jury verdicts that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. As a result, Mr. Chauvin, who pressed his knee into Mr. Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds […]
Sen. Chang’s floor statement on March 18, 2021 about her resolution, SR 30, condemning hate against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. These senseless acts of violence, discrimination, & harassment are driven by hate and white supremacy — they must stop. Sen. Hollier’s floor statement on March 18, 2021, in support of Sen. Chang’s resolution, […]
Supporting extremism like the kind we’ve experienced in Lansing is unacceptable. We stand against hate in all forms, and we call on all who value our democracy to join us. https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-front-line-gop-slide-towards-extremism-democrats-mike-shirkey-1569655