WA Legislative Black Caucus - WALBC

06/19/2026

Thank you to leaders like our own Rep. Melanie Morgan (HB 1016, 2021), we are able to officially celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. here in WA as a paid legal holiday.

Later that year, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making it a federal holiday.

One small step in the fight for a more perfect union.

05/10/2026

To our Black Mothers:

Your endurance is not just a trait; it is a masterclass in alchemy. You have a divine ability to turn scarcity into plenty, fear into a fortress, and exhaustion into a lullaby.

Throughout history, you have carried more than just your children, you have carried the weight of legacies, the dreams of ancestors, and the hope of the future. You are the silent architect of survival and the loud, joyful champion of excellence.

Today, we honor the strength that doesn't just "get through" the day, but builds a world within it. We see your quiet sacrifices and your unwavering light.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who make the impossible look like a simple labor of love.🕊️✨

"She is a vessel of grace and a monument of resilience. Her love is the anchor that holds even when the world is in a storm.

02/01/2026

BHM originated from "Negro History Week," launched by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

President Ford formalized the celebration with a 1976 proclamation, which was later supported by Congress in 1986.

Black Americans have been the heartbeat of our American Story. May this month be an opportunity to tell the stories of our ancestors with pride.

12/27/2025

Wishing all a Happy Kwanzaa!

11/07/2025

Are you ready for an exciting, informative, and interactive opportunity to connect with the community at your 2025 State of Black WA Legislative Town Hall! Join us tomorrow to hear from special guests Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, WA Attorney General Nick Brown, state agency leaders, and the largest Legislative Black Caucus west of the Mississippi!

With over 250 of you registering in person in just 48 hours, we have reached capacity for our in-person attendance. However, there is still room for you to join us in an interactive Zoom room for this event.

👉 Register now so we can see you online tomorrow morning!
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kh0yDkiYSVe8NJV027oW1w

09/04/2025

We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. Grateful to Washington State Commission on African American Affairs Commissioner Stanton for her service, persistence, and commitment to healthier Black families and stronger communities in WA. We send our deepest condolences to her friends, family, and the community that mourns her passing.

We are devastated and deeply saddened by the sudden, tragic loss of our Commissioner Sheila Stanton. On Sunday, August 31, Commissioner Stanton was struck by a vehicle as she exited a business. Paramedics intervened, however she did not survive her catastrophic injuries.
Commissioner Stanton was a resident of Kirkland for almost 40 years. An active community member well-known for her efforts, she coordinated and regularly served meals to the unhoused and organized the area's Juneteenth celebration. Bringing that same level of commitment to the Commission, she consistently challenged the answers presented during meetings, refusing to accept cookie-cutter answers. Reappointed for a second term this past January, Commissioner Stanton was the first CAAA commissioner to represent the Kirkland area.
She will be missed greatly.

06/18/2025

Thanks to Rep. Melanie Morgan, HB 1016 was passed in 2021 making a state holiday! Thanks to community, we are seeing amazing celebrations of this important part of American history right here in the PNW!

06/13/2025

Statement from the Washington Legislative Black Caucus on ICE Raids:

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Statement from the Washington Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) on ICE Raids June 13, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s Black legislators stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Latino/a siblings and with every immigrant community—African, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and beyond—now livi...