The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) has elected a new slate of officers to lead the organization for the next two years. The elections were held on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, and the newly elected leadership will officially begin their term following the oath of office ceremony on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 113 of the Mississippi State Capitol.
Rep. Kabir Karriem (D-Columbus) will serve as Chairman of the MLBC. He will be joined by the following officers:
• Sen. Rod Hickman (D-Macon), Vice Chairman
• Rep. Zakiya Summers (D-Jackson), Secretary
• Rep. Tamarra G. Butler-Washington (D-Jackson), Assistant Secretary
• Rep. Oscar Denton (D-Vicksburg), Treasurer
• Rep. John Faulkner (D-Holly Springs), Parliamentarian
• Rep. Robert Sanders (D-Cleveland), Sergeant at Arms
• Sen. Gary Brumfield (D-Fayette), Chaplain
“Our mission is clear: to advocate for meaningful change and to address the pressing concerns of our communities,” said Chairman-elect Rep. Karriem. “We are united as one caucus, with a shared commitment to the issues and aspirations of the approximately 1.1 million Black people in Mississippi.”
"I am honored to be re-elected as Secretary for the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus," said Rep. Summers. "I look forward to working with all members to carry out the vision and the work that keeps our interests at the forefront."
The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, founded in 1976, is composed of African American members of the Mississippi Legislature. The Caucus works to ensure equity, justice, and opportunity for all Mississippians, with particular focus on underserved and historically marginalized communities.