Kansas African American Legislative Caucus
- Kansas African American Legislative Caucus
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 of 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. [cite web|url=http://spencer.lib.ku.edu/exhibits/afamlegislators/caucus.html|title=The Kansas Legistlative Black Caucus|publisher=University of Kansas Libraries|accessdate=2008-05-03]
Priorities
Current membership
List of officers: [cite web|url=http://www.kaaac.org/legislation.php|title=LEGISLATION|publisher=Kansas African American Affairs Commission |accessdate=2008-05-03]
Members
*Kansas State Sen. Donald Betts (D-Wichita) [cite web|url=http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/13872647.html|title=Democratic Legislators Back Obama|publisher=O|accessdate=2008-05-03]
*Kansas State Sen. David Haley (D-Kansas City)
*Kansas State Rep. Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D-Wichita)
*Kansas State Rep. Broderick Henderson (D-Kansas City)
*Kansas State Rep. Melody McCray-Miller (D-Wichita)
*Kansas State Rep. Valdenia Winn (D-Kansas City)
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