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Ohio Legislative Black Caucus

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The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, (OLBC) formally known as the Black Elected Democrats of Ohio, is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Ohio General Assembly.

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Purpose

The purpose for establishing OLBC was to recognize and address the hopes, aspirations and needs of African Americans in Ohio. The organization continues to help ensure equality for all citizens by promoting, fostering and sponsoring educational, civic and political initiatives. Its primary focus is public policy advocacy and development, as well as, significant involvement in state and national electoral politics.

History

The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus was founded in 1967 by African American state legislators under the leadership of the late State Representative C.J. McLin of Dayton, Ohio.

Current membership

List of officers:

Members

  • Ohio House of Representatives Minority Leader Fred Strahorn (D-Dayton)
  • Ohio State Rep. Thomas E. West (D-Canton)
  • Ohio State Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati)
  • Ohio State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo)
  • Ohio State Rep. Glenn Holmes (D-McDonald)
  • Ohio State Rep. Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati)
  • Ohio State Sen. Cecil Thomas (D-Cincinnati)
  • Ohio State Sen. Edna Brown (D-Toledo)
  • Ohio State Sen. Charleta Tavares (D-Columbus)
  • Ohio State Rep. Vernon Sykes (D-Akron)
  • Ohio State Rep. Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland)

    • References

    Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Wikipedia
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