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Michigan Legislative Black Caucus @MI_LBC

The MLBC is a coalition of state Senate & House legislators of color committed to ensuring all citizens of our state have equal opportunities. #BLM

Joined January 2021
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No better way to start Black History Month than announcing our annual Celebration and Reception will be at @TheWrightMuseum this year! Save the date and plan to join us on February 23! For more information, email mlbc@senate.michigan.gov.
Graphic with information about the MLBC 2024 Black History Month celebration and reception. The theme is Progressing legacy, acknowledging the past, acting in the present, preparing for the future. Save the date for Friday, February 23, 2024, with a VIP reception from 5 to 6 PM and event program 6 to 8 PM. Venue: Charles H Wright Museum of African-American History, 315 E. Warren Ave. in Detroit. VIP guests include Justice Kyra Bolden, Speaker of the House Joe Tate, MLBC Chair Senator Erika Geiss and Senate Appropriations Chair Senator Sarah Anthony.

ALT Graphic with information about the MLBC 2024 Black History Month celebration and reception. The theme is Progressing legacy, acknowledging the past, acting in the present, preparing for the future. Save the date for Friday, February 23, 2024, with a VIP reception from 5 to 6 PM and event program 6 to 8 PM. Venue: Charles H Wright Museum of African-American History, 315 E. Warren Ave. in Detroit. VIP guests include Justice Kyra Bolden, Speaker of the House Joe Tate, MLBC Chair Senator Erika Geiss and Senate Appropriations Chair Senator Sarah Anthony.

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Our Historian Rep. @hscott4dist7 joined Valerie Marvin, the Director of Education and History at the Michigan State Capitol, to discuss the rich history of Black Michiganders in our government. We stand on their shoulders as we advocate for our communities.
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The upcoming MI Legislative Black Caucus' 50th Anniversary Gala, originally Feb. 20, has been postponed. All registrations & expressed commitments will remain on record when a new date is announced. Thank you for your continued engagement, support & advocacy during #BHM & beyond.
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Michigan has seen the pain of police brutality, yet under GOP leadership, zero police accountability bills have passed. Now, House Republicans are defending convicted murder, Derek Chauvin! We won't stand for it. bit.ly/42zcQdJ

Michigan’s Legislative Black Caucus Condemn Republicans’ Disrespect to George Floyd - Michigan...

GOP member defends murderer of George Floyd State Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw) testifies in the Regulatory Reform Committee on June 11, 2024, at

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Michigan Legislative Black Caucus retweeted
Joe Tate
@JoeTate313
16 Apr 2025
How do you justify standing up for someone convicted of taking another person's life?
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State Representative Stephanie A. Young@StateRepSteph
17 Apr 2025
Trying to justify the murder of George Floyd by pointing to fentanyl in his system is not only misleading, it’s morally reprehensible. The world saw exactly what happened: a man’s life taken in broad daylight by someone who was sworn to protect and serve.
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We can't hear you! Continue to raise your voices louder, the time is now. We must speak out against these unprecedented times. This is not normal. bit.ly/43AFGNh
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Thank you, @SenGaryPeters, for giving our members an insightful tour of the Capitol and Hart Senate Building last week. It was a memorable experience to hear more about the history and inner workings of Congress firsthand! #CBC2024 #DC
Group photo at the U.S. Capitol featuring Michigan State Representatives Donavan McKinney and Jimmie Wilson, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Macomb County Commissioner Elect Michael Howard, Michigan State Representative Elect Morgan Foreman, MLBC Executive Director Chris Jackson, and Michigan House staffers Raqman Lewis, Daiah Williams, and Letitia Fowler, standing together on the Capitol stairs.

ALT Group photo at the U.S. Capitol featuring Michigan State Representatives Donavan McKinney and Jimmie Wilson, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Macomb County Commissioner Elect Michael Howard, Michigan State Representative Elect Morgan Foreman, MLBC Executive Director Chris Jackson, and Michigan House staffers Raqman Lewis, Daiah Williams, and Letitia Fowler, standing together on the Capitol stairs.

Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney and U.S. Senator Gary Peters standing together outside the U.S. Capitol.

ALT Michigan State Representative Donavan McKinney and U.S. Senator Gary Peters standing together outside the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. Senator Gary Peters and MLBC Executive Director Chris Jackson standing together outside the U.S. Capitol.

ALT U.S. Senator Gary Peters and MLBC Executive Director Chris Jackson standing together outside the U.S. Capitol.

Michigan State Representative Kristian Grant and U.S. Senator Gary Peters playing chess in the U.S. Capitol.

ALT Michigan State Representative Kristian Grant and U.S. Senator Gary Peters playing chess in the U.S. Capitol.

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On Thursday, @SenStabenow invited our members for a meet and greet following her annual Breakfast with Senators event. We discussed ways we can collaborate to amplify Black voices and continue putting people first! #CBC2024 #BlackExcellence
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We’re thrilled to be at the CBC Annual Legislative Conference. In line with this year’s theme, we’re taking our efforts on the road and amplifying Michigan’s Black voices while in D.C. #BlackExcellence #CBC2024 #DC
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State Representative Stephanie A. Young@StateRepSteph
28 May 2024
I was honored to be surrounded by advocates and foster youth whose voices were paramount to getting my foster care bill package, House Bills 4676-78, over the finish line and signed by Governor Whitmer! #LoveisTheWork
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Sarah Anthony
@SarahAnthony517
9 May 2024
Such an amazing honor! Thank you @GabbyGiffords ❤️
Gabrielle Giffords
@GabbyGiffords
9 May 2024
I was honored to be in a room full of strong women last night to present State Senator @SarahAnthony517 the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. We are in a fight for our fundamental freedoms, and her work in Michigan is essential.  Congratulations to Sen. Anthony and all the women honored at the #WeAreEMILY gala! @emilyslist
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Mari Manoogian@MariManoogian
9 May 2024
Holding back tears as I celebrate my dear friend, Senator, and Appropriations Chairwoman—the first Black person ever to hold that position in the Michigan Senate—@SarahAnthony517, for winning the 2024 @emilyslist @GabbyGiffords Rising Star ⭐️ award tonight.
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Service. Community. Support. When it was time for @SenMaryCavanagh to highlight good works in her community, @frick_e2957 was a natural choice. Building on a legacy of service and faith, Bishop Ellis is a beacon making #BlackHistory365 in Detroit.
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.@RollerCade is iconic in Detroit. Opened in 1955, the rink has withstood the test of time, anchoring the neighborhood for almost 70 years. Today, Rep. Tyrone Carter reflects on the small business in his district that just keeps rolling. #BlackHistory365
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Congratulations to State Representative Amos O'Neal, @MMLeague's 2024 Legislator of the Year! We are continuously proud of our Executive Vice Chairperson's legislative leadership.
Rep. O'Neal holds his award with his co-legislator of the year and an MML representative.

ALT Rep. O'Neal holds his award with his co-legislator of the year and an MML representative.
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Our First Vice Chair @SarahAnthony517 is making major changes for economic and community advancement!
MI Senate Dems
@MISenDems
14 Mar 2024
PASSED: Today, the #MajorityForThePeople passed Sen. @SarahAnthony517's Justice in Lending Act! 🎉 This bill caps payday loan interest rates at 36% APR, which currently average at 370% APR, and puts Michigan on par with over 20 other states. More ▶️ bit.ly/49VOk9s
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Sarah Anthony
@SarahAnthony517
8 Mar 2024
State of the Union address with these dynamic women @SpeakerPelosi @RepSlotkin 🤍
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A historic eight state legislative chambers are led by Black lawmakers, including our own @SpeakerJoeTate in the Michigan House! Representation - and the power to shape policy - matters. governing.com/politics/the-v…

The ‘Visible Power’ of Black Lawmakers

A total of eight African Americans are serving as the top chamber leaders in state legislatures. Meanwhile, the fallout from an Oregon Supreme Court ruling that barred some state senators from...

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Helena Scott@hscott4dist7
29 Feb 2024
As a "first" for my district, I want to show a path forward for young people, especially young Black girls. Everybody should be able to visualize themselves in positions of power, whether in government or wherever their dreams take them. #BlackHistory365
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MI House Democrats
@MIHouseDems
27 Feb 2024
Did you know that Rep. Helena Scott is the first Black woman to be elected in House District 7 to represent Ferndale, Royal Oak Township, Royal Oak and Pleasant Ridge in Oakland County? #BlackHistory365
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