MISSION

The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation is a non-profit entity that generates resources and works in partnership with the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland to activate, educate, and mobilize the African American community around critical issues.

 

The Foundation believes in the social, moral, and economic empowerment of all African Americans.

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HISTORY

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland was created in 1970 as the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and adopted its present name in 2002.

 

By drafting and sponsoring legislation to address constituent needs and examining all bills that affect the black populace, the Caucus acts as a legislative body on behalf of the black community.

 

The Caucus also presents a black perspective to the Legislature and advocates public policies that promote black progress. The Caucus also serves as a research study group to generate pertinent data in support of appropriate public policies.

 

PROGRAMS

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland acts as a legislative body on behalf of African Americans. The more voices, the stronger we are.

 

The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation serves as the programmatic arm of The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

 

Current Programmatic efforts include:

• Coordinating the 2030 Maryland Black Agenda

• Hosting Annual Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Weekend

• Hosting Annual Unity Breakfast

• Supporting Youth Day in Annapolis

• Seeking foundation and corporate support for LBCM programs and activities.

• Soliciting resources to host community forums that share proposed policy recommendations and seek feedback and support

• Policy source for the Caucus that gathers statistics about Maryland communities that can be used for policy platforms

• Publicize the Legislative Black Caucus’ annual legislative policy agenda and track outcomes

• Hosting policy forums across the State of Maryland year-round

• Providing scholarships

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