The California Legislative Black Caucus, also known as the CLBC, is a California political organization composed of African Americans elected to the California State Legislature.
The California Legislative Black Caucus represents and advocates for the interests of Black people throughout California. It seeks to increase African American participation and representation in all levels of government. Since the formation of the California Legislative Black Caucus (LBC), the core mission of the LBC has been to close (and, ultimately, to eliminate) disparities that exist between African-Americans and white Americans in every aspect of life. [1] Specific priorities of the LBC include:
The California Legislative Black Caucus was formed in 1967 when black members of the California Legislature joined to strengthen their efforts to address the legislative concerns of black and minority citizens. The members believed that a black caucus in the California Legislature, speaking with a single voice, would provide political influence and visibility far beyond their numbers. [2]
In 2007, more than a year before the general election, all but one of the members of the LBC endorsed Barack Obama for president. [3]
Officers are elected from within the LBC with representation from both the Assembly and Senate members. [4]
| Position | Officer | party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Akilah Weber | Democrat | 39th State Senate district [a] |
| Vice-chair | Isaac Bryan | Democrat | 55th State Assembly district |
| Treasurer | Mia Bonta | Democrat | 18th State Assembly district |
| Secretary | Corey Jackson | Democrat | 60th State Assembly district |
| Ex-officio Member | party | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Weber | Democrat | Secretary of State [e] |
| Tony Thurmond | Democrat | Superintendent of Public Instruction [f] |
| Malia Cohen | Democrat | State Treasurer |