The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted a large gathering during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference, celebrating Maryland’s Black leaders and urging the election of Angela Alsobrooks to the United States Senate.
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Maryland Black Caucus’s legislative agenda includes criminal justice reform and health
By Brian WitteThe Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Black Maryland lawmakers highlighted a package of measures on Jan. 18 that they are prioritizing to improve health, access to housing, minority business opportunities, education and criminal justice reforms. Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, noted that the caucus includes 66 […]
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus hosts 28th Annual Legislative Weekend
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO On Friday, Nov. 17, the 66-member Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, led by its Chairperson Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Md.-20) held six virtual workshops during the 28th Anniversary Legislative Weekend. Multiple topics at the forefront of Black Marylanders were discussed, such as health in the Black community, higher education opportunities […]