The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus is a coalition of  21 state legislators committed
to ensuring that all citizens of our state have equal opportunities. The caucus includes
members of both the state Senate and the state House of Representatives.

Our mission is captured in our slogan: Legislative power with purpose.

The Black Caucus serves as a partnership between residents and legislators. Our members believe that legislators and residents can effect the most change by working in tandem.

We sponsor events and programs around the state to make this partnership as productive as possible. The events allow legislators to share vital information and also serve as an opportunity for residents to express their opinions and concerns to the people who represent them.

We invite you to join us as we work toward a Michigan that grants all its citizens equal access, equal justice and equal opportunity.

State Representative Brenda Clack (D-Flint) is the chairperson of the MLBC. Other MLBC officers include: State Senator Martha G. Scott (D-Detroit), executive vice-chairperson; State Representative Shanelle Jackson (D-Detroit), first vice-Chairperson; State Representative John Espinoza (D-Croswell), second vice-chairperson; State Representative Robert Dean (D-Grand Rapids), secretary; State Representative Robert B. Jones (D-Kalamazoo), treasurer; State Representative George Cushingberry, Jr. (D-Detroit), historian; State Senator Bill Hardiman (R-Kentwood) chaplain; and State Representative Virgil K. Smith (D-Detroit), parliamentarian.

© 2007 Michigan Legislative Black Caucus
Anderson House Office Building •124 North Capitol P.O. Box 30014 • Lansing, MI 48909-7514