Michigan Legislative Black Caucus

 LANSING – We at the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) applaud Governor Gretchen Whitmer for putting forth a thoughtful budget that addresses the needs of every community with an intentional view through a socially equitable lens by allocating $6.7 million in funds to the Sickle Cell Disease Initiative, which we have championed for decades.  We […]

LANSING – “Governor Gretchen Whitmer last night proved in her State of the State address why she is the type of leader we need to shepherd our state through one of the most difficult periods in Michigan’s history,” said Senator Marshall Bullock, chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC). “Last year was challenging for […]

LANSING – Michigan State Senator Marshall Bullock II (D-Detroit) was elected today to chair the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) for the 2021-22 session.  Sen. Bullock was elevated to chairperson in November 2019 following the election of former MLBC chairperson and State Representative Sheldon Neeley’s election as mayor of Flint, Michigan.  Sen. Bullock served as […]

LANSING – The holiday season is supposed to bring Americans of all ideologies together with shared feelings of peace and unity.  Unfortunately, our thoughts are instead turned toward the misdirected hatred of a small, yet vocal contingent of agitators.  There are residents in Michigan who have chosen to repeatedly attempt to intimidate and threaten the lives of […]

LANSING – The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) is pleased that the Michigan Board of State Canvassers (“State Canvassers”), has executed its ministerial and constitutional duty, and certified Michigan’s  November 3rd General Election and, thus, the votes of the 5.5 million Michigan citizens who cast their ballots.  By doing so, they embraced and executed the […]

LANSING – The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) is pleased that the 100th Legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmore has recognized the need to reform Michigan’s criminal expungement laws by enacting and signing into law House Bills 4980 through 4985, and 5120.  Furthermore, MLBC is proud that its members played a significant role in leading the […]

LANSING – The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) applauds Governor Gretchen Whitmer for publicly recognizing racism as a public health crisis and, in response, creating a “first of its kind” Black Leadership Advisory Council.             “MLBC has provided leadership on this issue by introducing, on June 10, 2020, resolutions in both the Michigan Senate and […]

LANSING – The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) joins the legion of Michigan voters and citizens who are mourning Monday’s passing of former Michigan State Senator Morris “Mo” Hood III, a victim of COVID-19.  Sen Hood, a former member of both the Michigan House of Representative and Senate, also served as a Senate Minority Floor […]

MLBC demands his immediate public apology on the Senate floor LANSING – The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) is appalled by the insensitive actions of Sen. Dale Zorn (R-Ida), who donned a mask that appeared to depict the confederate symbol during Friday’s Michigan Senate emergency session in the State Capitol. We demand that he make […]