Mission

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) primary mission is to develop, conduct and promote educational, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members, as they consider legislation and issues of public policy which impact, either directly or indirectly upon "the general welfare" of African American constituents within their respective jurisdictions.

Objective

In support of its mission, NBCSL has adopted the following fundamental objectives:

1. To serve as a national network and clearinghouse for the discussion, dissemination, and exchange of ideas and information among African American state legislators and their staffs;
2. To provide research, training, and educational services to African American state legislators and their staff.
3. To improve the effectiveness and quality of African American state legislators; and
4. To serve as a strong, united, and effective advocate for African American state legislators and their constituencies at the federal level.



Staff

LaKimba B. DeSadier Executive Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ajenai S. Clemmons Policy Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Lauren Williams Research & Communications Associate This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Michael Reed Policy Analyst This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Linda Mayo-Rice Executive Assistant This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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