Kansas African American Legislative Caucus
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The Kansas African American Legislative Caucus, formerly known as the Kansas Black Legislative Caucus, is an American political and educational organization. The Caucus is composed of seven African Americans elected to the Kansas Legislature.
History
The Caucus was organized in March 1975 to foster greater participation of minority groups in the political process and enhance their awareness of critical political issues. Founding members of the Caucus include: Representatives Norman E. Justice, Clarence C. Love, Theo Cribbs, Eugene Anderson, and William K. Marshall, and Senator Billy Q. McCray.[1]
Priorities
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Current membership
List of officers:[2]
District | Officers | Position |
---|---|---|
Dist. 89 | Rep. Roderick Houston
Chair |
Secretary |
Dist. 44 | Rep. Barbara Ballard | Treasurer |
Members
- Kansas State Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D-Wichita)[3]
- Kansas State Sen. David Haley (D-Kansas City)
- Kansas State Rep. Barbara Ballard (D-Lawrence)
- Kansas State Rep. Gail Finney (D-Wichita)
- Kansas State Rep. Broderick Henderson (D-Kansas City)
- Kansas State Rep. Roderick Houston (D-Wichita)
- Kansas State Rep. Valdenia Winn (D-Kansas City)
- Kansas State Rep. Ford Carr (D-Wichita)
See also
Notes
- ^ "The Kansas Legislative Black Caucus". University of Kansas Libraries. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ "LEGISLATION". Kansas African American Affairs Commission. Archived from the original on 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ "Democratic Legislators Back Obama". O. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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- African-American history of Kansas
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- 1975 establishments in Kansas