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Missouri Legislative Black Caucus


Rep. Bosley condemns GOP attacks on St. Louis, its people
“For the Board of Police Commissioners to not include any Black men and only one Black woman, to serve an area that contains more than 40 percent of the state’s Black population sends a terrible and tone-deaf message to the community. This is sadly not surprising coming from elected officials who are vocal opponents of the concepts of diversity and equity."


Rep. Reed introduces “Missouri Child Tax Credit” bill during special session to cut childhood poverty
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo . – Today, State Representative Ray Reed introduced House Bill 2 in the Missouri General Assembly’s special...


Rep. Kem Smith calls for clarity in MO Western recruitment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Kem Smith, D-Florissant, is calling for more transparency from the leadership of Missouri Western State...


Committee approves bill to honor fallen SLMPD Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer David Lee died on September 22, 2024. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Special Committee on...


'I want you to face your constituents': Rep. David Tyson Smith's letter to Congressman Alford after staff intimidation attempt
State Rep. David Tyson Smith, D-Columbia (left) and Congressman Mark Alford, R-MO4 State Rep. David Tyson Smith of Columbia is demanding...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. LaKeySha Bosley
State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley, D-St. Louis Representative LaKeySha Bosley was elected as a Democrat in 2018 to represent part of St. Louis...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Tonya Rush
State Rep. Tonya Rush, D- Florissant Representative Tonya Rush was elected as a Democrat in 2024 to represent part of St. Louis County...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Yolanda Young
State Rep. Yolanda Young, D-Kansas City State Rep. Yolanda R. Young was elected as a Democrat in a special election to her first term...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Ray Reed
State Rep. Ray Reed, D-St. Louis State Rep. Ray Reed proudly represents Missouri’s 83rd House District, which includes vibrant...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. David Tyson Smith
State Rep. David Tyson Smith, D-Columbia Rep. David Tyson Smith was first elected as a Democrat in April 2021 to represent part of the...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Mark Sharp
State Rep. Mark Sharp, D-Kansas City Representative Mark A. Sharp represents Jackson County (District 37) as a Democrat in the Missouri...


Missouri Legislative Black Caucus condemns Governor Kehoe’s DEI ban
State Rep. Michael Johnson, Chair, Missouri Legislative Black Caucus The Missouri Legislative Black Caucus strongly opposes Executive...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Marla Smith
State Rep. Marla Smith, D-St. Louis Representative Marla Smith won her first election in 2024 to represent part of St. Louis County...


Why Gov. Kehoe's ban on diversity efforts hurts Missouri's economy
State Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins, D-St. Louis By Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins Governor Mike Kehoe’s decision to eliminate Diversity , Equity,...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Tiffany Price
State Rep. Tiffany Price, D-Kansas City Representative Tiffany Price was elected as a Democrat in 2024 to represent part of Jackson...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Marty Joe Murray
State Rep. Marty Jo Murray, D-St. Louis Representative Marty Joe Murray was elected in 2024 to represent part of St. Louis City (District...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Marlon Anderson
State Rep. Marlon Anderson, D-St. Louis, Assistant Minority Floor Leader Representative Marlon Anderson was first elected as a Democrat...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Anthony Ealy
State Rep. Anthony Ealy, D-Grandview State Representative Anthony Ealy, Jr. was elected as a Democrat in 2022 to represent part of...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Del Taylor
State Rep. Del Taylor, D-St. Louis State Rep. Del Taylor was elected as a Democrat to his first two-year term in November 2022,...


Black History Month Highlight: Rep. Melissa Douglas
State Rep. Melissa Douglas, D-Kansas City Representative Melissa A Douglas was elected in 2024 to represent part of Jackson County...
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