Indiana Black Legislative Caucus

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The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Indiana General Assembly.

[edit] Role

By drafting and sponsoring legislation to address constituent needs and by examining all bills that affect the black populace, the Caucus acts as a legislative body on behalf of the black community. The Caucus presents a black perspective from the entire state to the Legislature and advocates public policies that promote black social, cultural and economic progress, statewide. In addition, the Caucus serves as a research study group to generate pertinent data in support of appropriate public policies.


[edit] Current membership

List of officers:[1]

District Officers Position
14(House) Vernon G. Smith Chair
99 (House) Vanessa Summers Vice-chair
94 (House) Carolene Mays Secretary/Treasurer
10 (Senate) Glenn Howard Chaplain

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Members. Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.