Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2012
A Moment for Pause in the Case of Trayvon Martin
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators extends its deepest condolences to the family of Trayvon Martin. For parents, the grief caused by the loss of a child is unimaginable.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2012
NBCSL Salutes the Election of Representative Darrin L. Williams to Serve as Speaker-designate of the Arkansas 88th General Assembly
On behalf of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, I wish to congratulate Representative Darrin L. Williams on his election to serve as Speaker-designate of the Arkansas 88th General…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 06, 2012
NBCSL Mourns the Passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne
(Washington, DC) Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement of mourning regarding the death of Congressman Donald Payne.Today,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2012
NBCSL Applauds President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address
Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, (NBCSL) issues the following statement regarding the State of the Union Address: In last night’s State…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2011
Official Dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement regarding the official dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 02, 2011
NBCSL Commends the Obama Administration for Major Achievement in the War on Terror
NBCSL President Barbara W. Ballard (KS) releases the statement below:This is a great day for America and for millions of innocent civilians around the world who have been terrorized by…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2011
NBCSL Extends Deepest Condolences to Those Affected by the Severe Storms and Tornadoes
NBCSL President Barbara W. Ballard releases the statement below:On behalf of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, I extend our deepest condolences to those who have been affected by…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 08, 2011
NBCSL President Barbara W. Ballard (KS) Participates in White House Meeting with President Barack Obama
Kansas State Representative Barbara W. Ballard, President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), was among leaders of the National Policy Alliance (NPA) for a meeting with U.S.…