The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) is the nation’s premier organization representing and serving the interest of Black state legislators. With more than 700 members, representing 60 million Americans, NBCSL serves as the national network, advocate and catalyst for public policy innovation, information exchange, and joint action on critical issues affecting Black and other marginalized community. NBCSL’s primary mission is to develop, conduct and promote educational, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members, as they consider legislation and issues of public policy which impact, either directly or indirectly, upon “the general welfare” of Black constituents within their respective jurisdictions. Communica