Black Caucus

Black, Progressive,
and Proud.

A SPACE FOR US, BY US

The Black Caucus is a space and a community through which we work through unique challenges facing Black leadership. It is a group that celebrates and affirms one another and a source of emotional support through tough moments. We promote fellowship and invest in the health, well-being, and sustainability of our members. 

As the first Local Progress identity caucus, we bring a new intentional courage to the network to live into our values and challenge practices of anti-Blackness. In our relationship with the broader LP network, we are committed to uplifting the policies that are specifically intended to positively impact Black communities.

Black Caucus Leadership Committee

As a membership organization, we believe our work is most impactful when it is informed and guided by members. The Black Caucus is guided by a leadership committee and two co-chairs who meet monthly to help outline a vision and shared strategy.

JAIME KINDER

CO-CHAIR
Mayor
Meadville, PA

DELISHIA PORTERFIELD

CO-CHAIR
Councilmember
Nashville, TN

SHEENA BARNES

School Board President
Toledo, OH

YTERENICKIA 'YT' BELL

Councilmember
Clarkston, GA

KORIN KIRK

School Board Member
Binghamton, NY

JANEESE LEWIS GEORGE

Councilmember
Washington D.C.

WILLIE GERMAN JR.

Vice Mayor
Muskegon, MI

TARTISHA HILL

LP Alumnus
Balch Springs, TX

ARNETTA MURRAY

Councilmember
Iowa Colony, TX

NANCY METAYER BOWEN

Councilmember
Coral Springs, FL

NIKKI NICE

Councilmember
Oklahoma City, OK

MAIA PEARSON

School Board Member
Madison, WI

BRIAN ROWLAND

Former Mayor
Prairie View, TX

NANTASHA WILLIAMS

Councilmember
New York, NY

KIANA MARIE SEARS

School Board Member
Mesa, AZ

“While serving as a local elected official is not the easiest role, I found it to be one of the most rewarding. Especially in this moment we are in, in our country related to public health, the economy and other crises that impact people’s lives, gathering with other leaders throughout the year but also during a convening is vital for reflection, recharging, support and finding joy, making the Black Caucus such a key space to be.”

Join The Black Caucus

The Black Caucus is open to both current and former LP members who identify as Black.

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