'James R. Roebuck was a true statesman, a lawmaker who was a tireless advocate for his West Philadelphia neighbors and for every resident of this Commonwealth.' - PLBC Chair Rep. Napoleon Nelson
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Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus spoke at a news conference today regarding legislation that would create a fairer housing market.
Rep. Donna Bullock
Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

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The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and Philadelphia House Delegation issued a statement in response to the traffic stop and subsequent arrest of Philadelphia’s head of LGBT affairs and her husband by a state trooper.

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 James R. Roebuck Scholarship by the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.
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On Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, join Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites Research Fellow Christopher R. Rogers for an info session on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) grants.

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PLBC chair Rep. Napoleon Nelson was proud to stand with Senator Art Haywood as he spoke on his bill on stopping hate speech on college campuses. Chair Nelson's companion bill, House Bill 1025, passed the House in November awaits action in the Senate.

Congratulations to Christa Caceres for being named chair of the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission.

PA is represented at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators 47th Legislative Conference.

Photos from PLBC honoring former chair Rep. Donna Bullock

The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus honored its former chair – state Rep. Donna Bullock, D–Phila.
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We look forward to continuing to work with the National Council of Negro Women as many of our goals align with those as the PA State Coalition, NCNW Inc.

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The PLBC is committed to examining the outcome of this investigation to ensure a sustainable & equitable education for all students, most importantly students of color in Philadelphia.
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“We are grateful for Representative Bullock’s leadership, and I look forward to building on the momentum we have to achieve real results for minority communities throughout this Commonwealth,” - Rep. Napoleon Nelson
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Congratulations and welcome to the newest member of the PA House and PLBC, Rep. Lindsay Powell!

She is the first Black woman to represent her Legislative District and the third Black woman elected from Allegheny County to the PA House.

“Yet again, another crime victim, another child, another sibling, another human being let down by our criminal justice system. It is our duty to stand together and demand justice for the family of Eddie Irizarry,” Rep Danilo Burgos
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