COMPOSITION OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE MEMBERS
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus has a rich history dating back to 1964 with the arrival of Joe Lang Kershaw (Miami). The first African American elected post the reconstruction era. Today the Legislative Black Caucus is comprised of Seven State Senators and Twenty-Two in the House of Representatives.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND QUARTERLY PROJECTS
Legislative Internships:
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators (FCBSL) Foundation Legislative Scholar Internship Program offers College students including Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, an opportunity to engage with Florida State Senators and State Representatives in Tallahassee during Committee weeks and the Legislative Session. During the Internship, students will have an opportunity to observe the Legislators address issues pertaining to; Healthcare, Economic Development, Tourism, Education, Crime, Environmental Preservation, Telecommunications, , Transportation, Seniors, Veterans Affairs, and other issues of importance to the residents and citizens of the State of Florida.
Statewide Scholarships:
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus offers financial support to eligible students statewide designated as "In Need Status" to assist them in completing their higher education goals. Annually, the Foundation host its Scholarship Gala Celebration raising funds through contributions from public and private partners. This premier event enables our organizations to award Scholarships to students. If not for their support, deserving students would not have an opportunity to continue their education. To our supporters we say, thank you.
Legislative Industry Workshops:
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus (FLBC) throughout the year meets with industry representatives to address various levels of concerns that impact Constituents statewide. This interaction is primarily the mechanism in which the FLBC develops proposals to address what is best to improve to conditions enabling communities to grow and have opportunities to enhance future generations. New Legislation is often generated as a result of this process and current Legislation is amended to meet the challenging times in which we live. We invite industry representatives to contact us to exchange ideas and initiatives. Developing relationships is a vital component of working together as we strive to make Florida the best state we call home.
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Tallahassee, Florida 32301
What our leaders have done...
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
"I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs."
"One and God make a majority."
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
"A gentleman will not insult me, and no man not a gentleman can insult me."
"We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the present and the future."
"I didn't know I was a slave until I found out I couldn't do the things I wanted."
"The soul that is within me no man can degrade."
"The white man's happiness cannot be purchased by the black man's misery."
"At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed."
Frederick Douglas
