Michigan Legislative Black Caucus
@MI_LBC
Followers
13K
Following
1K
Media
171
Statuses
3K
The MLBC is a coalition of state Senate & House legislators of color committed to ensuring all citizens of our state have equal opportunities. #BLM
Lansing, MI
Joined January 2021
No better way to start Black History Month than announcing our annual Celebration and Reception will be at @TheWrightMuseum this year! Save the date and plan to join us on February 23! For more information, email mlbc@senate.michigan.gov.
1
8
16
Our Historian Rep. @hscott4dist7 joined Valerie Marvin, the Director of Education and History at the Michigan State Capitol, to discuss the rich history of Black Michiganders in our government. We stand on their shoulders as we advocate for our communities.
0
0
4
The upcoming MI Legislative Black Caucus' 50th Anniversary Gala, originally Feb. 20, has been postponed. All registrations & expressed commitments will remain on record when a new date is announced. Thank you for your continued engagement, support & advocacy during #BHM & beyond.
0
0
1
Michigan has seen the pain of police brutality, yet under GOP leadership, zero police accountability bills have passed. Now, House Republicans are defending convicted murder, Derek Chauvin! We won't stand for it.
4
6
14
How do you justify standing up for someone convicted of taking another person's life?
5
3
6
Trying to justify the murder of George Floyd by pointing to fentanyl in his system is not only misleading, it’s morally reprehensible. The world saw exactly what happened: a man’s life taken in broad daylight by someone who was sworn to protect and serve.
64
10
28
We can't hear you! Continue to raise your voices louder, the time is now. We must speak out against these unprecedented times. This is not normal.
0
1
2
Thank you, @SenGaryPeters, for giving our members an insightful tour of the Capitol and Hart Senate Building last week. It was a memorable experience to hear more about the history and inner workings of Congress firsthand! #CBC2024 #DC
1
3
3
On Thursday, @SenStabenow invited our members for a meet and greet following her annual Breakfast with Senators event. We discussed ways we can collaborate to amplify Black voices and continue putting people first! #CBC2024 #BlackExcellence
2
0
3
We’re thrilled to be at the CBC Annual Legislative Conference. In line with this year’s theme, we’re taking our efforts on the road and amplifying Michigan’s Black voices while in D.C. #BlackExcellence #CBC2024 #DC
2
4
9
I was honored to be surrounded by advocates and foster youth whose voices were paramount to getting my foster care bill package, House Bills 4676-78, over the finish line and signed by Governor Whitmer! #LoveisTheWork
6
7
26
Such an amazing honor! Thank you @GabbyGiffords ❤️
I was honored to be in a room full of strong women last night to present State Senator @SarahAnthony517 the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. We are in a fight for our fundamental freedoms, and her work in Michigan is essential. Congratulations to Sen. Anthony and all the
12
15
109
Holding back tears as I celebrate my dear friend, Senator, and Appropriations Chairwoman—the first Black person ever to hold that position in the Michigan Senate—@SarahAnthony517, for winning the 2024 @emilyslist @GabbyGiffords Rising Star ⭐️ award tonight.
2
6
36
Service. Community. Support. When it was time for @SenMaryCavanagh to highlight good works in her community, @frick_e2957 was a natural choice. Building on a legacy of service and faith, Bishop Ellis is a beacon making #BlackHistory365 in Detroit.
1
0
4
.@RollerCade is iconic in Detroit. Opened in 1955, the rink has withstood the test of time, anchoring the neighborhood for almost 70 years. Today, Rep. Tyrone Carter reflects on the small business in his district that just keeps rolling. #BlackHistory365
0
1
4
Our First Vice Chair @SarahAnthony517 is making major changes for economic and community advancement!
PASSED: Today, the #MajorityForThePeople passed Sen. @SarahAnthony517's Justice in Lending Act! 🎉 This bill caps payday loan interest rates at 36% APR, which currently average at 370% APR, and puts Michigan on par with over 20 other states. More ▶️ https://t.co/5J3ec1OLM0
1
2
10
A historic eight state legislative chambers are led by Black lawmakers, including our own @SpeakerJoeTate in the Michigan House! Representation - and the power to shape policy - matters. https://t.co/Xe5EDtREsG
governing.com
A total of eight African Americans are serving as the top chamber leaders in state legislatures. Meanwhile, the fallout from an Oregon Supreme Court ruling that barred some state senators from...
2
1
3
As a "first" for my district, I want to show a path forward for young people, especially young Black girls. Everybody should be able to visualize themselves in positions of power, whether in government or wherever their dreams take them. #BlackHistory365
2
2
2
Did you know that Rep. Helena Scott is the first Black woman to be elected in House District 7 to represent Ferndale, Royal Oak Township, Royal Oak and Pleasant Ridge in Oakland County? #BlackHistory365
17
20
90