For decades, the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus (MDPBC), founded by the late Michigan state lawmaker and political pioneer David S. Holmes Jr., has been on a mission to endorse and support African Americans running for political office while educating Black communities across the state on empowering issues, policies, and platforms. In essence, MDPBC has been a beacon of light consistently shining on political, cultural, social, and economic endeavors to strengthen Black families and communities throughout the state.
However, the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus, just like the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) as a whole, is at a historic crossroad following the seismic shift in the political world in the wake of the 2024 election that returned Donald J. Trump to the White House. In the first few days of the new Trump Administration, the President has signed numerous Executive Orders while revoking others that will significantly impact the forward movement of African Americans and other minorities.
While there will be no shortage of issues facing African American lawmakers and Black communities in Michigan – including how to address the recent reversal of DEI across broad sectors, it’s evident that desperate times call for desperate measures. To be effective in such measures, many Black political stakeholders in the state believe the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus will have to supersize its purpose, mission, agenda, messaging, and how to deliver for the people to meet the moment at hand as the Republican Party – nationally and statewide – continue to flex its political muscles.
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Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus at a Crossroad: Who Will Lead in 2025?
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