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A Setback for Justice: Supreme Court Undermines the Promise of Fair Representation
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus expresses profound disappointment and deep concern following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais. This ruling represents a troubling step backward in the ongoing struggle to protect the voting rights of Black Americans and to ensure fair and equitable representation in our democracy. At its core, this decision weakens critical protections that have long served as a safeguard against racial discrimination
MLBC
Apr 302 min read


Unstoppable: The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Delivers Results for the People
From classrooms to courtrooms, from the ballot box to the doctor’s office, the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) is delivering real results for Mississippi families. The 2026 legislative cycle has been defined by one word: Action . Across the state, MLBC members have been organizing town halls, hosting legislative hearings, and advancing a bold policy agenda rooted in equity, opportunity, and justice. But beyond engagement, the Caucus has translated advocacy into me
MLBC
Apr 182 min read


Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Statement on House Bill 2 (School Choice)
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus fiercely opposes House Bill 2 because it undermines education equity, weakens public accountability, and threatens the long-term stability of Mississippi’s public education system—particularly for Black, rural, and low-income students. Public education in Mississippi has never been accidental. It has been the result of hard-fought struggles for access, equity, and opportunity. From the era of legally segregated schools to the creation
dorianlducksworth
Jan 112 min read


Legislative Hearing: How the Federal Budget Bill Impacts Mississippi Families
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus invites the public to a Legislative Hearing examining how the recently passed Federal Budget...
MLBC
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus begins series of town halls on the Coast
By Austin Johnson , WLOX See Full Story Here: https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/20/mississippi-legislative-black-caucus-begins-series-town-hal...
MLBC
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Community Conversations with the Caucus, August 19 in Gulfport
Gulfport, MS - The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus invites you to Community Conversations with the Caucus — a special town hall...
MLBC
Aug 15, 20251 min read


MLBC Demands Response from MS Library Commission on Order to Remove Gender and Race Research Collections
In a March 31 internal memo , the Mississippi Library Commission ordered the deletion of two databases on race relations and gender...
MLBC
Jun 7, 20251 min read


MDE Proposed Rules on DEI Ban
The Mississippi Department of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed policy, Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 100.1, State Board...
MLBC
Jun 7, 20251 min read
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