About the LBCM

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc. (LCBM) a 501(c) 4 came into existence out of a political necessity.  In the American Two-Party System, politics is a matter of adversaries and alliances.  It is, therefore, the highest political wisdom to have a stable alliance with and among those of similar interests.  Thus, it was natural that when a sufficient number of black legislators had been elected they would form such a grouping.

The significant addition of a black collective legislative voice was incorporated into the Maryland political landscape in 1970.  The Caucus has increased from its original membership of seventeen to its present compliment of forty-three.  The attainment of this membership level is a particularly noteworthy accomplishment that heralds the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland as one of the largest group of black legislators in the United States.

About MBCF

The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation, Inc, is a 501(c)3 nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational resource.  The MBCF is dedicated to the equitable participation of African Americans socially, economically, and educationally, in all aspects of public policy formulation and development.

MBCF sponsors leadership seminars, issue forums, regional conferences and online exchanges.  These platforms allow the MBCF to bring together diverse perspectives of public policy experts, business, and community, religious and educational leaders to develop and implement real solutions to ensure a better Maryland for all.