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THE MLBC RUNDOWN - Sept. 10, 2026 GREENVILLE IS UP NEXT Here is what is happening, what you need to know and where you can get involved. This week, we are preparing to take our work to Greenville, bringing elected and community leaders together for voter education and making sure Mississippi communities know when redistricting decisions are being discussed. The calendar is full. The opportunities to participate are clear. Let’s get to it. GREENVILLE 2026 Civic Action Meets

It was an honor for the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus to join the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators in Nashville for important conversations about education, healthcare, economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, and voting rights. Our communities face many of the same challenges, and our responsibility does not end when the meeting is over. We must stay connected, establish clear policy goals and timelines, and hold ourselves accountable for the work ahe

As Legislative Leadership and the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees considers potential changes to how our public institutions of higher learning are funded, we believe it is important that policymakers have a complete, independent, and data-driven picture of the resources currently available to each institution and the potential impact of any new funding formula. Our request to the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure asks PEE

Mississippi is once again facing important decisions about how our political districts—and ultimately our political power—may be shaped. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, state leaders have created separate House and Senate Select Committees as well as a Joint Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee to examine possible mid-decade redistricting. The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus wants Mississippians to understand one important poin

A slate of new Mississippi laws took effect July 1, impacting areas ranging from criminal justice and education to health care and retirement benefits. Rep. Kabir Karriem, chairman of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, recently highlighted several of the new laws in a public information flyer, encouraging residents to stay informed about how policy changes may affect their daily lives. Here’s a closer look at several key measures and what they mean in practice: Crimina

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus welcomes today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court to uphold Mississippi’s five-day absentee ballot receipt window and reject an effort that would have disenfranchised lawfully registered voters across our state. The challenge to Mississippi’s absentee voting law was part of a broader national effort initiated by the Republican Party to restrict access to the ballot box. Had the challenge succeeded, countless Mississippians

Statement from MLBC Chairman Rep. Kabir Karriem: Monday's action by the Supreme Court of the United States should trouble everyone who cares about fair representation in Mississippi. A lower federal court previously found that Mississippi’s state House and Senate maps diluted Black voting strength. Following that ruling, new districts were established and special elections were held. Now, however, the case is being sent back to the lower court under rules that may make it har

This statement may be attributed to MLBC Chairman Rep. Kabir Karriem: Reports indicate that Gov. Tate Reeves is canceling the May 20 special session. Let me be clear: canceling the session does not cancel the fight. People are beginning to pay attention. Questions are being asked. Communities are preparing to respond. The session is now canceled, but the issue has not gone away. Black representation and Black voting power still deserve public attention, and Mississippi leader

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

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

Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus traveled to Gloster, Mississippi to meet with residents, community leaders, and local officials regarding growing concerns about environmental conditions near the Drax facility. The visit served as an opportunity for lawmakers to hear directly from citizens, observe conditions firsthand, and engage in meaningful dialogue about public health, environmental safety, and the long-term impact on the community. “We came to Gloster

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus invites the public to a Legislative Hearing examining how the recently passed Federal Budget...

We are deeply concerned about the tragic loss of Trey Reed on the campus of Delta State University. Our hearts and prayers are with his...

Gulfport, MS - The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus invites you to Community Conversations with the Caucus — a special town hall...

Mayor John Horhn City of Jackson The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is proud to congratulate our esteemed members...