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The aim of The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is to serve the interests of the 1,200,000 African Americans in the State of MS. Retweet ≠ endorsement.
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Joined May 2019
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus mourns the loss of our colleague, friend, and dedicated public servant, Representative Charles Young, Jr. Representative Young was a pillar of his community, a passionate advocate for justice, and a profound voice for change.
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Statement from Chairman Christopher M. Bell (D)-Jackson regarding President Joe Biden.
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Our Voices. Our Future. Thank you residents of McComb and surrounding areas! The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is on the move to empower African-American communities in Mississippi. Please visit https://t.co/mTIHE05KW1 to sign up!
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Our Voices. Our Future. Join Us in Your Community as we amplify African-American voices and address pressing issues our State is facing. RSVP Today! https://t.co/mTIHE05d6t
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Our Voices, Our Future. Join the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus this summer for a series of community-driven town hall events across the State of Mississippi. Dates & Locations coming soon.
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It is a sad day when the opportunity to fix one of the state’s most broken components of the health care system as well as life-saving resources to our citizens hinges on a work requirement that has proven to be ineffective at best and damaging at worst.
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"Valuing the discussions this session" is the hollowest of victories. At a time when Mississippi’s health system ranks lowest in the nation across 25 measures including health care access, quality, utilization, and health outcomes, "discussions" are simply not enough…
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Today, on his 95th birthday, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This dynamic and visionary leader brought about transformative change through his impactful and monumental contributions to our society.
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We celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, one of the most consequential events that shaped the civil rights movement, and through its recognition renew and reassert our continued battles against racism, injustices, civil rights abuses, and inequities.
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Our letter to Attorney General Fitch regarding the torture and assault of Mr. Michael Corey Jenkins and Mr. Eddie Terrell Parker:
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The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus stands with Representative @brotherjones_ and Representative @Justinjpearson, two compassionate, progressive representatives who spoke out against gun violence. Their convictions and values best serve the people of Tennessee.
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"Republicans don’t have to listen to their Black colleagues. That’s how they designed it." https://t.co/wzIzSFSNmN
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Today I had the honor of speaking with SGA presidents from colleges and universities across the state of Mississippi. The one thing I tried to impress upon them is the greatness of Mississippi, and the need for their talent to remain here if at all possible.
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On Jan. 30th, the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Issues and Policy Committee hosted a hearing where Dr. Loretta Jackson-Williams, MD, PhD, and others discussed possible solutions for increasing the number of African American medical students and nurses.
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On this MLK Day, we invite you to consider ways to be part of the kind of change that improves your community and ultimately makes Mississippi a better place for all of us. #mlkday #thepeoplesagenda
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