GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CAUCUSES

LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS OF MARYLAND, INC.

Elected by Caucus in March to 2-year terms:
N. Scott Phillips, Chair
Shaneka T. Henson, 1st Vice-Chair
Karen R. Toles, 2nd Vice-Chair

[photo, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, February 2026, State House, Annapolis, Maryland] Marlon D. Amprey, Treasurer
Kym Taylor, Financial Secretary
Jamila J. Woods, Secretary
Jeffrie E. Long, Jr., Chaplain
Terms expire 2028.


Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, State House, Annapolis, Maryland, February 2026. Photo courtesy of Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

Appointed by Caucus Chair to 2-year terms:
Stephanie M. Smith, Parliamentarian
Cheryl E. Pasteur, Historian
Terms expire 2028.

Ufuoma O. Agarin, J.D., Executive Director

[photo, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, March 2020, State House, Annapolis, Maryland] House Office Building, Room 300
6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-3185; fax: (410) 841-3175
e-mail: black.caucus@house.maryland.gov

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland was created in 1970 as the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, and adopted its present name in 2002.

Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, State House, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2020. Photo courtesy of Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

[photo, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, March 2019, State House, Annapolis, Maryland] By drafting and sponsoring legislation to address constituent needs and by examining all bills that affect the black populace, the Caucus acts as a legislative body on behalf of the black community. The Caucus also presents a black perspective to the Legislature and advocates public policies that promote black progress. In addition, the Caucus serves as a research study group to generate pertinent data in support of appropriate public policies.

Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, State House, Annapolis, Maryland, March 2019. Photo courtesy of Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

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