THE BLACK LEGISLATOR
is a joint project of the Center for African American Policy at the University of Denver and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators

THE BLACK LEGISLATOR
serves as a comprehensive information portal offering access to the most updated legislative activity of the 625 African American state elected officials in the United States. 

By clicking on a **green state in the interactive map above, you can view a directory of African American state elected officials in that state. Through existing state legislative databases, visitors can view and study bills introduced or sponsored by those elected officials and their colleagues.  

Presently, there are 625 African American state legislators in the following 42 states:
(** 12.11.07: NH, NM & VT information recently updated)

2008 State Legislative Session Calendar