| 词条 | California Legislative Black Caucus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The California Legislative Black Caucus, also known as the LBC, is a California political organization composed of African Americans elected to the California State Legislature. PrioritiesThe California Legislative Black Caucus represents and advocates for the interests of Black people throughout California. It seeks to increase African American participation and representation in all levels of government. Since the formation of the California Legislative Black Caucus (LBC), the core mission of the LBC has been to close (and, ultimately, to eliminate) disparities that exist between African-Americans and white Americans in every aspect of life.[1] Specific priorities of the LBC include:
HistoryThe California Legislative Black Caucus was formed in 1967 when black members of the California Legislature joined together to strengthen their efforts to address the legislative concerns of black and minority citizens. The members believed that a black caucus in the California Legislature, speaking with a single voice, would provide political influence and visibility far beyond their numbers.[2] Current membershipOfficers are elected from within the LBC with equal representation from both the Assembly and Senate members.[3] In 2007, more than a year before the general election, all but one of the members of the LBC endorsed Barack Obama for president.[4] Officers
Members
Notes1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.assembly.ca.gov/lbcweb/mission.htm |title=Mission Statement |publisher=The California Legislative Black Caucus |accessdate=2008-05-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070913170611/http://www.assembly.ca.gov/lbcweb/mission.htm |archivedate=September 13, 2007 }} {{African-American politics}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.assembly.ca.gov/lbcweb/history.htm |title=History |publisher=The California Legislative Black Caucus |accessdate=2008-05-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514200431/http://www.assembly.ca.gov/lbcweb/history.htm |archivedate=May 14, 2008 }} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/members |title=Members |publisher=The California Legislative Black Caucus |accessdate=2008-05-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927105306/http://blackcaucus.legislature.ca.gov/members |archivedate=September 27, 2011 }} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070914/NATION/109140092/1001|title=Obama gets key black support|last=Debose|first=Brian|date=2007-09-14|publisher=The Washington Times|accessdate=2008-05-11}} 5. ^ 2 : California State Legislature|State Legislative Black Caucuses |
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