Tennessee Black Caucus

🔥The first week of the 2025 legislative session is in the books, & your TBCSL members are already making moves! Congratulations to the new leadership officers! •Chairman- Rep @JesseChism •Vice Chairwoman- Sen. Charlane Oliver •Treasurer- Rep. @vincentdixie54 (cont.)

My statement about the recent Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act and the call for a special session of the TN General Assembly to redraw our Congressional map.

HB1942 will be heard in the TN House of Representatives today. The bill if passed will make law enforcement aware of drivers who have difficulty communicating if they are involved in a traffic stop. #loveinthehouse

At the end of each panel, attendees will participate in #billworkshops to create actionable solutions. Also a luncheon & dynamic #speaker you don’t want to miss! #Register by Nov 5th at tnblacklegislativesummit.com #BlackExcellence #PeoplePoweredPolicy

Join us in Nashville, Nov 7–8 for the 2025 TBCSL Foundation #BlackLegislativeSummit & Awards Reception! Nov 7th | 7–9 PM — Honoring TN’s top Black leaders & #changemakers. Open to the public! Nov 8th | 8am-4pm — Panels on #Education, #Business, #Healthcare, #Justice & more!!

Join us Oct 15th at @germantownpubtn in #Nashville for the TBCSL Leadership & Educational Foundation 2025 Fall Fundraiser! 💪🏾 Come connect, give back, & help power policy that uplifts Black Tennesseans. ✊🏾 #TBCSL #FallFundraiser #BlackExcellence #TBCSLSummit2025

(Cont.) last year’s retreat! tnblacklegislativesummit.com #TBCSL2025 #BlackExcellenceInAction #PeoplePoweredPolicy #TNVoices #FromCommunityToCapitol #TennesseeLeadership #CommunityPower

(Cont.) Plus, stay tuned for the announcement of our keynote speaker! Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard & help shape Tennessee’s future. ✊🏾 Click the link below to register now for the 2025 TBCSL Black Legislative Summit & check out some photos from

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 TBCSL Black Legislative Summit — happening November 8th at the Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville! Join us to hear from amazing panelists sharing legislative updates & solutions on healthcare, education funding in Black communities,

(Cont.) & help shape laws that impact our everyday lives. Real change starts in the community. Let’s keep building, together. Enjoy our recap! #ProgressInAction #TBCSL #2025Recap #BlackExcellence #PowerInCommunity #EquityForAll #TNLeg #Tennessee #OurVoiceOurPower #2025

(Cont.) a tough legislature — proving what’s possible when we organize & lead together. Collective power gets results. 🙌🏿 🗣️ This summer, we’re taking the conversation across the state with our Annual Statewide Town Hall Series. We need YOU there — to speak & share your concerns

#2025Recap The TBCSL continues to fight for justice, equity, & real representation in a society where African Americans face relentless attacks on education, voting rights, economic opportunity, & healthcare access. Once again, we pushed back — advancing legislation that protects

🚨 PSA: Representative @vincentdixie54’s account has been hacked. Please disregard any posts made or messages sent in the last week while they work to regain access. 🚨

officials & organizations for sharing this event with their communities & attending! Your support and dedication are invaluable. We couldn’t do this work without your efforts in keeping your constituents informed! Let’s continue this good work!

thrives for future students. Let’s stand up, speak out, & protect the legacy of TN’s only public #HBCU. TSU’s future is our future! A huge THANK YOU to our Treasurer, @vincentdixie54 for his vision for this event! Also many thanks & appreciation to our local elected (cont.)

Earlier this week, the Nashville community came together at #PleasantGreenMBC for the ‘Stand Up 4 TSU Action Meeting’, where the #TBCSL & TSU Interim President Dr. Tucker spoke on the critical changes happening at @tennstateu . We discussed how we got here, the challenges (cont.)

Stay tuned—this year, we’re turning #vision into #action! 💪🏾✊🏾 #BlackLegislatorsLead #EquityInAction #PolicyForThePeople #BlackExcellenceInPolitics #TBCSL2025

#schoolvouchers, #HurricaneHelene relief, and a troubling anti-immigration bill. From championing #economicjustice and education equity, to fighting for #criminaljusticereform and healthcare access, we will continue working to build a brighter future for our communities. (cont.)

•Secretary- Rep. @TorreyHarris901 •Parliamentarian- Rep. @HakeemForHouse •Sergeant at Arms- Rep. @ronniefor67 •Chaplain- Rep. Johnny Shaw On January 27th, the #tnleg kicks off a #specialsession to tackle critical issues, including (cont.)