Delaware Black Caucus facts for kids
The Delaware Black Caucus (DBC) is a group of African Americans who are elected leaders in the state of Delaware. These leaders include mayors, city council members, and members of the Delaware General Assembly, which is like Delaware's state parliament. The DBC is a non-political organization that focuses on public policy, research, and education.
What the Delaware Black Caucus Does
The main goal of the Delaware Black Caucus is to help the African American community in Delaware. They work to make positive and lasting changes. The DBC focuses on making things fairer in areas like money (economics), health, and education for African Americans.
They also help to educate future leaders. The Caucus encourages teamwork among lawmakers, business leaders, and other community groups. Their aim is to make sure African Americans have a stronger voice in politics and in decisions that affect the public in Delaware.
Who is in the Delaware Black Caucus?
The Delaware Black Caucus includes many elected officials from across Delaware. They have specific leaders called "officers" and many other "members."
Officers
The DBC has a few main leaders, called officers, who help guide the group.
| Officer | Position | District |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Rose Henry | Chair | Senate District 2 |
| Stephanie T. Bolden | Treasurer | Wilmington Council District 3 |
Members
Here are some of the elected officials who are members of the Delaware Black Caucus:
- James Baker, Mayor, City of Wilmington
- Donald Blakey, Delaware State Representative
- Theodore "Ted" Blunt, Former President, Wilmington City Council
- Michael Brown, Wilmington City Council
- Margaret Rose Henry, Delaware State Senator
- Robin Fisher, Laurel Town Council
- Theopalis Gregory, Wilmington City Council
- J.J. Johnson, Delaware State Representative
- Pat A. Jones, Seaford City Council
- Robert McGhee, Middletown Town Council
- Charles Potter, Wilmington City Council
- Sophia Russell, Dover City Council
- Reuben Salters, Dover City Council
- Hanifa Shabazz, Wilmington City Council
- Dennis Williams, Delaware State Representative
- Katrina Wilson, Milford City Council
