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Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) is dedicated to advocating for the voices and interests of over 1.2 million Black Mississippians.

Our mission is simple: to educate, inspire, and empower Black communities in Mississippi - Unapologetically!

Kohen Wiley was a baby. He deserved protection. He deserved a future. His family deserves answers.Attorney General Lynn ...
10/20/2026

Kohen Wiley was a baby. He deserved protection. He deserved a future. His family deserves answers.

Attorney General Lynn Fitch has declared the officer’s use of force justified. The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus condemns that decision and demands the evidence, a public explanation and an independent review.

Release the video. Explain the findings. Give Kohen’s family the opportunity to review the footage before its public release, with respect for their wishes and dignity.

Black lives deserve equal protection. Black families deserve truth and accountability. We stand with Kohen’s family.

Read our full statement and share:
https://www.msblackcaucus.com/post/mlbc-condemns-fitch-s-decision-in-baby-kohen-wiley-s-death-a-declaration-of-justification-is-not-a

10/20/2026

“Do you need a ride?”

That simple question can help someone make it to the polls.
During the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus retreat in Greenville, September 16–20, Rep. Robert Johnson III spoke about the actions people can take to help their neighbors participate in elections.

Johnson represents House District 94, including portions of Adams, Franklin and Jefferson counties, and serves as House Democratic leader. The retreat brought caucus members together to discuss the work ahead and how to better serve their communities.

His message: encourage people to vote, check on those around you and offer practical help.

Election Day is November 3. Between now and then, ask someone whether they have a voting plan. If transportation is the obstacle, see how you can help.
What would make getting to the polls easier in your community? We want to hear from you.

10/19/2026

“Our communities are strongest together when…”

During the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus retreat in Greenville, September 16–20, we asked Rep. Daryl Porter to finish that sentence.

The retreat brought caucus members together to discuss the work ahead and how we can better serve the communities we represent. That work starts with listening to people and understanding what they need.

Porter has represented House District 98, including portions of Pike and Walthall counties, since 2020. His answer centers on bringing our different concerns to the table and working together toward solutions.

Now it’s your turn. How would YOU finish that sentence? Tell us where you’re from, too. We want to hear from communities across Mississippi.

We’ve heard about misleading text messages telling voters to refuse ballots with poll workers’ initials. Please don’t fo...
10/16/2026

We’ve heard about misleading text messages telling voters to refuse ballots with poll workers’ initials. Please don’t follow that advice.

At your Mississippi polling place, you sign the voter receipt book. Then the designated poll manager initials the BACK of your blank paper ballot before handing it to you.

**Those initials are required by law. They do not change your voting choices.**

If you’re unsure about anything on your ballot, ask the poll manager to explain before you cast it.

Please share this correction with anyone who received that text. Let’s clear up the confusion.

10/16/2026

Friends near Macon, we hope you will join us and help spread the word about the "Making Their Mark" dedication program for Noxubee County! The historical marker honoring the first Black legislators from Noxubee will be unveiled at the county courthouse in Macon on Monday, November 2, at 11:30 AM. Speakers are still being finalized.

The program will feature a dramatic performance by MSMS student Brooklyn Sanders, who will tell the story of Reconstruction-era legislators A. K. Davis, Thomas A. Cotton, Marshall McNeese, Lawrence W. Overton, and Isham Stewart.

"Making Their Mark" is made possible by a generous grant from Monument Lab. For more information on the project, visit https://much-ado.net/legislators/making-their-mark/

To learn more about the legislators from Noxubee, visit https://much-ado.net/legislators/making-their-mark/noxubee-county/

You’ve checked with your circuit clerk and confirmed you qualify. What happens when you get there?Bring acceptable photo...
10/16/2026

You’ve checked with your circuit clerk and confirmed you qualify. What happens when you get there?

Bring acceptable photo ID. The clerk will check your registration, ask your qualifying reason and walk you through the application. Then you’ll mark your ballot privately and follow instructions to scan it before you leave.

Call ahead to confirm the office location and hours.

Need a Saturday option? Circuit clerk offices will offer in-person absentee voting October 24 and October 31, from 8 a.m. to noon.

October 31 at noon is the final in-person absentee deadline. Put the date on your calendar, and share it with someone who needs it.

Official information: https://www.sos.ms.gov/yall-vote/absentee-voting-information

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