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North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus
Chairman’s Report
2013 — 2014
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Chairman’s Comments
T his report is being compiled to let you
know what we have done as a Caucus
during my time as Chair of the North
Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. This
term has been an unusual term as the 2013
Session was a landmark year for hot-button
legislation that captured the attention not only of
the state, but the entire nation as well. Rarely has
a General Assembly shifted so dramatically from
the bipartisan-supported center to the extreme
right of the new majority in power.
As you will see in this report, the Caucus has done
a lot in this short time and we look to do more to
keep our constituents educated and connected.
Those things or activities we may not be able to
capture in a photograph or video.
We have branded the Caucus with:
A dedicated Caucus logo
Caucus colors of black and gold
Procured a Caucus table cloth and retractable
banner
Created an NCLBC directory to hand out at
Caucus events and across the state
In addition:
Paid for Redistricting Court Case
Updated our existing by-laws
Updated the NCLBC web site
Created a Facebook and social media presence
Created an NCLBC YouTube TV where all
press conferences are uploaded
Purchased a Caucus camera/video and tablet,
to capture the history of the Caucus
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2013 Opening Reception
Valentine’s and Holiday Reception Appreciation for
Legislative Assistants
The NCLBC celebrated their Legislative Assistants at Valentine’s Day with
floral arrangements and a reception.
A Christmas holiday reception for the LA’s and members. Each LA was given
a gift card as an appreciation for their patience and hard work.
Each year the NCLBC opens the new session with and opening reception for the new members. This session the Caucus had a record number of freshman members of 8 and a total caucus membership of 33.
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2013 NCLBC Community Partner and Youth Day
The NCLBC Community Partner and Youth Day was well received. More than 400 youth
and 45 adults participated. During the half day session at the North Carolina General
Assembly, youth and adults were given a tour of the General Assembly, an update of what is
happening in during the long session, and participate in a mock session.
Caucus Members Participated in HKonJ
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Wainwright Prayer Breakfast and Clergy Meeting
In Memory of William L. Wainwright
The William L. Wainwright Prayer Breakfast
and Clergy Day at the General Assembly
honored the service of the Honorable William
Wainwright. With more than 200 guests in
attendance, members and guests celebrated the
life and legacy of our late friend . The Breakfast
followed with a clergy meeting at the General
Assembly.
Clergy Day was a great opportunity for clergy to
meet legislators that serve them and their
congregation. In addition, clergy would gain
additional details about legislation to
disseminate to their respective congregations.
Clergy had the opportunity to gain additional
information to disseminate to your respective
William L. Wainwright was an 11 term Democratic member of the
North Carolina General Assembly representing the 12th House
district, including constituents in Craven and Lenoir counties.
Rep. Wainwright was a presiding elder in the African Methodist
Episcopal Zion Church. He was an active member of the North
Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and Board member of the North
Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, where he served as
Foundation’s Treasurer.
In January 2007, Rep. Wainwright was nominated by his colleagues
in the Democratic Caucus as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House. He
was elected on January 24, making him the first African-American
to serve in the number-two post in the House since Reconstruction.
He was re-elected Speaker Pro Tempore in 2009. After Democrats
lost their House majority, Rep. Wainwright was elected Deputy
Minority Leader.
Rep. Wainwright was a dedicated public servant who was known for
his deeply-held faith and the passion he brought to every aspect of
his life.
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NCLBC Foundation Banquet Panel Discussion
Theme: The Church’s Role in Helping Shape Public Policy
A clergy meeting was hosted as a session during the NCLBC Foundation Weekend. Guest
panelist included Dr. William Turner, Pastor of Mount Level Missionary Baptist Church
and Professor of the Practice of Homiletics Duke Divinity School; Rev. Dr. John Mendez,
Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist and Psychotherapist with MindSight Consultation and
Counseling Services; and Rev. B.T. Cornelius, Pastor of Bryant Chapel AME Zion Church,
The North Carolina Conference, New Bern District.
Closing Session Caucus Dinner for Members and Staff
The Caucus sponsored an end of session dinner for members and staff at Fitzgerald’s
Seafood Restaurant. This was a time for members to relax, and fellowship after a
long and eventful legislative session.
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Condolences from the Caucus
Rep. Alma Adam’s Brother Rep. Elmer Floyd’s Mother Rep. Jean Farmer Butterfield’s Father & Mother Sen. Earline Parmon’s Husband Rep. Edward Hanes’ Father Rep. George Graham’s Mother
Get Well Sentiments
Barbara Pierce – Rep. Garland Pierce
HBCU Day at the General Assembly
N orth Carolina is home to the largest number of historically black colleges and universities in the
country. Most of these colleges began as high schools and then colleges to offer education to
African Americans, during a time when “Negroes” were not admitted to “white colleges”.
Because of the historical commitment of educators in the African American community, it was
determined that we must have institutions of higher education to enable our students to become educators,
nurses, physicians, astronauts, engineers and the best of the best”. Today, HBCUs continue to produce the
majority of African Americans who are professionals across the country. Most graduate students in the
STEM disciplines who are African Americans received their undergraduate education at HBCUs. However,
HBCUs have become racially and ethnically diverse as have many of our other colleges and universities.
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Press Conferences and Media Appearances
Once a shining example of the progressive direction of the South, the Republicans
in North Carolina have done everything in their power to revert to the darker days in our
history. A common and hypocritical theme that defined the 2013 session: no government
for those who need it, and too much government for those who don’t. How else do you
explain cutting unemployment benefits, yet mandating that our children be taught that
abortions lead to premature births? Or rejecting federally funded Medicaid that would not
cost the state a dime, yet requiring every voter to have a photo ID?
This session brought us many press conferences and meetings. These press confer-
ences let our constituents know, that in spite of what was happening and the mean-spirited
laws that were being passed, we were still here fighting for them and their families.
Fighting for those who do not have a voice and the least among us.
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Town Hall Meetings
What’s Up: Taking Back Our State
Elizabeth City
Raleigh
Triad Area
Hamlet
Lumberton
Durham
Wilmington
Charlotte (2)
Rocky Mount
Wagram
New Bern
Fayetteville
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Town Hall Meetings
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Moral Mondays at the General Assembly
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Bus Trip to Capitol Hill
The NCLBC traveled to Washington, DC to lobby for the Amended
Voting Rights Act of 2014. The visit to Washington included members
and former members like The Honorable Linda Coleman. Members of
the NCLBC met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus,
Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Congresswoman Kay Hagen,
Congressman Howard Coble and Richard Burr.
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This was a great meeting! Met new folks and networking is so
critical to all of our success.
-Winnie W. Morgan
Early Childhood Faith Initiative Coordinator
Durham's Partnership for Children & End Poverty Durham
Poverty and Economic Development Town Hall Meetings
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the War on Poverty. The poverty gap
continues to widen and we thought this would be a good time to refocus our attention on
the thousands of North Carolinians who are the working poor,” said Representative Gar-
land Pierce, Chairman. The caucus launch a series of Town Hall meetings with several
community partners to advance the message of the poverty gap and educate them on why
it is getting wider and what we can do collectively to close that gap.
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2014 and Beyond
This 2-day event was hosted by the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, Alliance of NC
Black Elected Officials and Caucus of Black School Board Members. Speakers included con-
gresswoman Marcia Fudge, Chair of the NC Legislative Black Caucus and Congresswoman
elect– Alma Adams, Ph.D.
The 2014 And Beyond Leadership Conference distilled strategies and tactics to enhance
communication and coordination between organizations and institutions for more robust
advocacy. A trademark of the Leadership Conference is a professionally facilitated dialogue
and exchange of ideas. Each participant is respected regardless of office or position in the
community.