Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

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

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.

Current membership

List of officers: [cite web|url=http://www.pablackcaucus.com/|title=Members|publisher= Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus |accessdate=2008-04-29]

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DistrictOfficersPosition
159 (House) Thaddeus Kirkland Chair
191 (House) Ronald G. Waters Vice-chair
179 (House)Tony J. Payton, Jr. Secretary
10 (Senate)Jake Wheatley Treasurer

Members

*Pennsylvania State Rep. Thomas W. Blackwell (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. Louise Bishop (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. Harold James (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. Tony Payton, Jr. (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. Joseph Preston, Jr. (D-Pittsburgh)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. James Roebuck, Jr. (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. Jewell Williams (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia)
*Pennsylvania State Rep. Ronald G. Waters (D-Philadelphia)

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