Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus

06/01/2026

Residents in Simpson County came together in Mendenhall for a powerful day of resources, conversation and civic engagement.

Local leaders and state lawmakers emphasized the importance of voting, representation and staying informed ahead of key elections.

Read more about what happened and what it means for your community.

https://thepeoplespaperms.com/simpson-county-community-information-sharing-mendenhall-2026/

06/01/2026

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus matters because you matter!

https://thepeoplespaperms.com/kabir-karriem-why-the-mississippi-legislative-black-caucus-matters/?fbclid=IwRlRTSASKiWdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeS_72Z3j9U5o0vXsSDkFSv7CKoaoJF3B1wov-Iw0ma8HfJXunLTHrqDz-SuE_aem_8zDmRDRCz87Kb8pEAmcXiA

Rep. Kabir Karriem explains why the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus remains important in the fight for representation, voting rights, and opportunity across Mississippi.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

TOWN HALL MEETING: Let's Talk about it...
JUNE 6, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Link Centre TUPELO, 1800 W Main St

Topics:
Infrastructure & City Services
Neighborhood & Community Issues
State & Federal Politics
Redistricting

MODERATOR -Ray Shoemaker
District 22 - Justin Crosby, Democrat
District 16 - Representative Rickey Thompson, Democrat
Candidate - Shaun McInnish Sr., Libertarian
District 5 - John Faulkner, Democrat
District 41 - Kabir Karriem, Democrat
District 38 - Cheikh Taylor, Democrat

FAIR DIALOGUE. BALANCED VOICES. STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
Refreshments to be served.

For More Information, Contact Ray Shoemaker @ 662-678-3290 | President, National Panhellenic Council of North MS

05/29/2026

We want to give a rousing round of applause for the show of support by MLBC members during the MSDP Hamer-Winter Dinner. A special congratulations to Rep. Justis Gibbs on receiving the Stanford Young Award for outstanding legal service to the state.

05/21/2026

The people united will never be defeated!

05/19/2026

Today, we honor the Black state legislative leaders on the front lines of the fight to protect voting rights, democracy, and representation across the South.

While mainstream media and many national content creators continue to overlook the critical role of state legislatures, these leaders are carrying the weight of defending access to the ballot box, standing against voter suppression, and protecting the voices of millions.

From North Carolina to Virginia, from Tennessee to Louisiana, these leaders are not simply responding to attacks on democracy — they are organizing, legislating, leading, and fighting every single day.

We salute:

North Carolina
Senator Sydney Batch
Representative Robert Reives

South Carolina
Representative J. Todd Rutherford

Georgia
Senator Harold Jones
Representative Carolyn Hugley

Tennessee
Senator Raumesh Akbari
Representative Karen Camper

Louisiana
Senator Regina Barrow
Representative Kyle Green
Senator Gerald Boudreaux

Mississippi
Representative Robert Johnson III
Senator Derrick Simmons

Virginia
Delegate Don Scott
Senator L. Louise Lucas
Delegate Charniele Herring

These leaders deserve more than silence.
They deserve recognition, amplification, and support.

Black state legislative leadership matters because state legislatures matter.