The
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus is an
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composed of African Americans elected to the
Pennsylvania General AssemblyThe Pennsylvania General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The legislature convenes in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. In colonial times , the legislature was known as the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly. Since the Constitution of 1776, written by...
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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:
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| District | Officers | Position
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191 (House) | Ronald G. Waters | Chair
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19 (House) | Jake Wheatley Jake Wheatley, Jr. is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. He represents the 19th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives which includes a number of areas in the city of Pittsburgh including: the Hill District, North Side, South Side, Allentown, Hazelwood,...
| Vice-chair
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179 (House) | Kenyatta Johnson Kenyatta Johnson is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 186th District.State Representative Kenyatta Johnson began his career in Public Advocacy and Government while attending Mansfield University. After taking a political science class, Rep...
| Secretary
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190 (House) | Vanessa Lowery Brown Vanessa L. Brown is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th District.-External links:* official PA House website* official Party website...
| Treasurer
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Members
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Louise Bishop
Louise Williams Bishop is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 192.-External links:* official PA House website* official Party website...
(D-Philadelphia 192nd DistrictThe 192nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:* Philadelphia **Ward 04 [PART, Divisions 04, 05, 06, 09, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21],**Ward 34...
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- Pennsylvania State Sen. Vanessa Lowery Brown
Vanessa L. Brown is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th District.-External links:* official PA House website* official Party website...
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent Hughes
Vincent J. Hughes is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 7th District since 1994. He was previously a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1987 through 1994. He was elected Minority Caucus Chair in 2009...
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Harold James
Harold James was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 186th District from 1989 until 2008. He was defeated in the 2008 primary by Kenyatta Johnson....
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Sen. Shirley Kitchen
Shirley M. Kitchen is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 3rd District since 1996. Previously she was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1987 through 1988.-External links:...
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Frank L. Oliver
Frank Louis Oliver is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 195th District since a special election on November 15, 1973.Oliver has announced that he is retiring, after 36 years in the Pennsylvania House....
(D-Philadelphia 195th DistrictThe 195th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:* Philadelphia **Ward 06 [PART, Divisions 05, 07, 08, 09 and 15],**Ward 15,**Ward 24,**Ward 29...
)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Cherelle Parker
Cherelle L. Parker , is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 200th District since a special election on September 13, 2005...
(D-Philadelphia 200th DistrictThe 200th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:* Philadelphia **Ward 09 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 16 and 17],...
)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Tony Payton, Jr. (D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Joseph Preston, Jr.
Joseph Preston Jr. is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 24th District and was elected in 1982.-External links:* official PA House website*Follow the Money - Joseph Preston Jr.** campaign contributions...
(D-Pittsburgh)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. James Roebuck, Jr. (D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Sen. LeAnna Washington
LeAnna M. Washington is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who was first elected to represent the 4th District in a special election in May 2005.-Career:...
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Jewell Williams
Jewell Williams is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 197th District since 2000.-External links:* official PA House website* profile*Follow the Money - Jewell Williams** campaign contributions...
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Sen. Anthony H. Williams
Anthony Hardy Williams is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 8th District since 1998...
(D-Philadelphia)
- Pennsylvania State Rep. Ronald G. Waters (D-Philadelphia)
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