Congrats to our President & CEO, Shayla L. Davis, for being selected as one of the 35 members of the 2025 @LeadershipOhio Class! Her leadership continues to uplift voices across Ohio and push for equity, justice, and inclusion. #LeadershipOhio #OLBCF #Blackohio

🖤 If you believe in advancing justice, opportunity, and equity for Black Ohioans, now is the time to invest. 🎯 Donate today and help us continue the work of building a better Ohio for all. 🔗

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are critically underfunded, even as we do the work to confront these disparities head-on. 💡 For over 30 years, OLBCF has been Ohio’s leading Black public policy think tank, shaping legislation, empowering communities, and building pathways to equity. But we can't do it alone.

The State of Black Ohio paints a sobering but necessary picture: Black communities across our state continue to face deep inequities in health, education, income, and opportunity. At the same time, Black-led nonprofits—like the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (OLBCF)—

🗣️ Stay informed. Speak out. 📢 Learn more: 📲 Tag your legislators and demand accountability. #OLBCF #HB96 #EquityNow #ProtectBlackOhio.

The OLBCF Foundation issues a strong response to Governor DeWine’s signing of HB 96—raising concerns over its impact on Black Ohioans. We’re also sounding the alarm on Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which could further endanger equity and opportunity in our communities.

We demand that state lawmakers listen to the courts, the communities they serve, and the educators on the frontlines. OLBCF will continue to monitor developments in this case and advocate for policies that advance equity, fairness, and justice in Ohio’s education system.

Let’s all give Jayah a warm welcome! Drop a 👋 or a 👏 in the comments to show your support as she steps into this important leadership role. Together, we’re ready to amplify our impact—and Jayah’s communications expertise will help us get there. 💪

Follow us for more updates. Remember: we must unify and stay in the fight. #Juneteenth #BlackOhioMatters #OLBCF #StateOfBlackOhio #BlackUnity #PolicyAndPower.

This critical effort bridges the gap between local and state voices, ensuring that Black Ohioans are heard and their needs are reflected in the legislation shaping our futures. Special thanks to our event partners, and everyone who came out to stand in community. 🖤💛❤️.

OLBCF President Shayla L. Davis spoke about the importance of Black unity and highlighted the Foundation’s current work on the State of Black Ohio Report.

We recently gathered in Cincinnati for a powerful Juneteenth Happy Hour—a moment to celebrate our freedom and recommit to the work ahead.

Freedom wasn’t given — it was fought for. ✊🏾.Today we honor the legacy of Juneteenth while recognizing that the fight for justice and equity continues. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #OLBCF #KeepFighting

Let this be more than just a conversation. Let it be a call to action. ✊🏾. #StateOfBlackAmerica #OLBCF #BlackOhio #EquityNow #BlackVoicesMatter.

From economic justice to education equity to the powerful impact of the black church, the message was clear: Black Ohioans deserve fairness, opportunity, and equitable treatment—period. And it’s up to us to organize, advocate, and fight for it.

President Shayla L. Davis joined Roland Martin and several other notable leaders to confront the challenges and opportunities facing Black communities in Ohio and across the nation.

It’s important for us to reflect on the powerful and necessary conversation held during the State of Black America 2 in Columbus.

#StateOfBlackAmerica #BlackExcellence #CommunityLeadership #PolicyAndPower #OLBCF #ShaylaLDavis #BlackFutures #RolandMartin #ColumbusEvents #MaleBehavioralHealth.

💬 From policy to community action to the impact of the black church, the dialogue focused on building a stronger, more equitable future. Stay tuned for additional footage from President Davis’ excerpts.

. Columbus City School Board President Michael D. Cole and Rep. Dontavius L. Jarrells. Together, they engaged in a powerful conversation about where we go after the elections and how we can collectively advance Black America. ✊🏾.

This past weekend, our President & CEO Shayla L Davis joined an incredible panel at The State of Black America 2 alongside Roland Martin, Bishop Timothy J. Clarke, Rev. Joseph W. Stanley Jr., Pastor Michael Young, Pastor Derrick K. Holmes.