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A first of its kind. A guide to the policies in action right now in the 136th Ohio General Assembly from Black legislators across our state. For the first time, the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation has produced a comprehensive guide that brings the work happening at the Statehouse directly to you. The State of Black Ohio Policy Book documents the legislative efforts of Ohio's 22 Black lawmakers, organized by policy area, in plain and accessible language.  This is more than a...

We are outraged by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. This decision represents yet another step backward in the ongoing fight to protect fair representation and the fundamental rights of our communities. “Let me be clear about what just happened. The Supreme Court did not strike down a map. They dismantled the very protection Black communities bled for, and they did it in broad daylight," said OLBCF President Shayla L. Davis "As Justice Kagan made plain in her dissent,...

The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (OLBCF) is raising serious concerns following the passage of Senate Bill 293, legislation that threatens to restrict voting access for communities across the state. Senate Bill 293 introduces measures that will make it more difficult for many Ohioans to participate in the democratic process, particularly those who rely on accessible voting options. The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation warns that the law will disproportionately impact Black...