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
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...
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2023)— The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus has issued the following statement on the tragedy of the murder of Tyre Nichols: “Once again, the nation is gripped with the senseless murder of an...
Lansing, Mich. (Jan. 13, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) released the list of new officers for the 102nd Legislature after new and returning MLBC members voted with unanimous consent.The MLBC Executive Board for the 102nd Legislature...
As the 101st Michigan Legislature comes to an end, join us to honor our outgoing members and look ahead into 2023! Please RSVP for the celebratory brunch to MLBC.org@gmail.com. We hope to see you soon! Saturday, December 17, 202210 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. N'Namdi Center...