Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus
Encyclopedia
The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus, (also known as the LLBC) is an American
political organisation
composed of African American
s elected to the Louisiana Legislature.
United States
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political organisation
Political organisation
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composed of African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
s elected to the Louisiana Legislature.
Priorities
The primary purpose of the LLBC is to raise the quality of life for African Americans, the indigent and working people through legislation, education and economic development. To fulfill these priorities the following goals were set by the LLBC:- Enacting legislation that positively impacts and repealing legislation that negatively impacts the Black Caucus' constituencies.
- Implementing and promoting policies which allow all citizens fair and open access to educational and economical advancement opportunities.
- Providing leadership in challenging policies which hinder the progress of African Americans.
- Organizing and maintaining a networking system in Louisiana that links together elected officials, faith-based and civic organizations, businesses and colleges and universities for identifying cutting-edge issues that affect Louisiana's African American citizenry.
- Developing and implementing community-based programs, meetings and forums for the distribution of information.
- Serving as a united public voice for the African American population in Louisiana.
Current membership
Officers are elected from within the Caucus with equal representation from both the House and Senate members.Officers
| District | Officers | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 96(House) | Juan A. LaFonta | Chair |
| 61 (House) | Michael Jackson | Vice Chair |
| 99 (House) | Charmaine L. Marchand | Secretary |
| 2 (Senate) | Ann Duplessis | Treasurer |
| 100 (House) | Austin J. Badon, Jr. | Parliamentarian |
| 40 (House) | Elbert L. Guillory | Sergeant at Arms |
| 39 (Senate) | Lydia P. Jackson Lydia P. Jackson Lydia Patrice Jackson is an African American Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate from Shreveport, Louisiana. Since 2004, Jackson has represented the 39th District in Caddo Parish in the far northwestern corner of her state.... |
Senate Whip |
| 4 (House) | Patrick C. Williams | Chaplain |
Members
- Louisiana State Rep. Karen Carter PetersonKaren Carter PetersonKaren Carter Peterson is a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate, representing the 5th District since 2010. She previously served as the representative from District 93 , in the Louisiana House of Representatives and as Speaker Pro Tempore...
(D-New Orleans) - Louisiana State Rep. Rick GallotRick GallotRichard Gallot, Jr., known as Rick Gallot , is an incoming Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate from District 29, which encompasses the African American portions of seven parishes: Bienville, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Rapides, and Winn parishes...
, Jr. (D-Ruston) - Louisiana State Rep. Avon HoneyAvon HoneyAvon R. Honey was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing the 63rd District since a special election in March 2002. He died on February 12, 2010.-External links:* official government website* profile...
(D-Baton Rouge) - Louisiana State Sen. Lydia P. JacksonLydia P. JacksonLydia Patrice Jackson is an African American Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate from Shreveport, Louisiana. Since 2004, Jackson has represented the 39th District in Caddo Parish in the far northwestern corner of her state....
(D-Shreveport)