indiana black legislative caucus

State rep decries end of affirmative action in admissions

Aubrey Wright

Rep. Earl Harris, Jr. said the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is still working to diversify universities.

Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis), the chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, said in-person and virtual events for the caucus's town halls will help reach the most people.

Indiana Black Caucus's 2022 town halls will be mix of in-person, virtual

Brandon Smith

The Black Caucus uses the events to communicate directly with Hoosiers about their work in the previous year and gather input on priorities for the future.

The Indiana Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit involving Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities, ruling private citizens couldn't prove they had standing to sue.

Weekly Statehouse update: State of the State address, partisan school board races testimony

Brandon Smith

School board candidates would be forced to declare a political party under legislation Indiana lawmakers are considering, but the nearly two dozen people who testified at the bill's first hearing Tuesday opposed the bill.

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Chair Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis), center, is flanked by other members of her organization.

Indiana Black Caucus focuses 2022 agenda on 'economic empowerment'

Brandon Smith

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says its 2022 agenda is focused on “economic empowerment.”

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced an outside review of Indiana law enforcement policies and training in the wake of protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus applauds Holcomb on law enforcement reform progress

Brandon Smith

The head of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said she’s pleased with the Holcomb administration’s response to a recently-released report on Indiana law enforcement policies and training.