OK Legislative Black Caucus

The official page for the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus of the 58th session of the Oklahoma State Legislature. #OLBC

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OKLAHOMA CITY – OLBC Chair Jason Lowe, D-OKC, filed legislation for the upcoming legislative session that seeks to protect and restore faith in the Oklahoma justice system. https://t.co/KOyYnFhRNV

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Have you donated this Giving Tuesday? Join in on the spirit of community by donating to one of our OLBC members favorite OK nonprofit organization. We appreciate the work and service of each nonprofit highlighted and encourage you all to donate and volunteer your time!

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Pictured: State Representative and Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Jason Lowe preparing the students of Frederick A. Douglass Academy of Law & Public Safety for their upcoming mock trial competitions!

#EducationistheKeytoSuccess #OLBC

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The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus is thankful for the Governor’s decision to commute the sentence of Julius Jones and praises the work and dedication of the community advocates who made yesterday possible.

There is more work to be done. #OLBC

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Pictured: State Rep. Jason Lowe sitting in solidarity with the family of Julius Jones outside of the Governor’s office.

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Join Rep. Jason Lowe on Facebook Live today at 5:00 pm for an update and community discussion of the Julius Jones case.

To advocate for the removal of Julius Jones from death row, please call the office of Governor Kevin Stitt at 405-521-2342.

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Today members of the @okblackcaucus gathered at the Capitol to urge Gov. Kevin Stitt to follow the recommendation of his own Pardon & Parole Board & grant clemency to death row inmate Julius Jones. @OKCFOX

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MEDIA ADVISORY: The @okblackcaucus is set to hold a press conference at the Oklahoma State Capitol tomorrow at 11 a.m.

The caucus will discuss the Julius Jones case and Oklahoma’s reliance on the death penalty as a deterrent to crime.

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Join Rep. Jason Lowe on Facebook and Instagram Live for a community discussion of the Julius Jones case on Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. CT!

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The Lancet published a report on October 2 displaying that Oklahoma has the highest mortality rate of police violence of all 50 states and the highest rate of police violence against Black Americans.

We can do better and the time for reform is now.

#OLBC

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Yesterday Rep. Jason Lowe held an interim study to look into the issues facing the Oklahoma state correctional facilities, specifically the Oklahoma County Jail.

To read more about the study, check out the KFOR article linked in our bio!

#OLBC

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Happy Birthday to Rep. Regina Goodwin! Thank you for your leadership, service, and contributions to the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus 🥳

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Join Rep. Jason Lowe tomorrow, September 22 at 9:00 a.m. for an interim study regarding the safety and well-being of inmates and correctional officers in Oklahoma state corrections facilities!

Check out the link in our bio to watch the livestream tomorrow morning!

#OLBC

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PSA from Representative Ajay Pittman!

Did you know multiple #myeloma is the leading blood cancer in the Black community?

Learn more about Multiple Myeloma using the link in our bio!

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This afternoon Rep. Monroe Nichols announced legislation to restore legislative oversight at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Check out the full press conference using this link 👉🏽 https://t.co/VXoN13L9kg #OLBC

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Join Rep. Pittman this Wednesday, September 15th at 10:30 am for a Public Safety Committee Interim Study about High Speed Chases in metropolitan areas.

To watch:
https://t.co/trwxkOH7aT

If you have a personal testimony, please contact Rep. Pittman at [email protected]

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Happy Birthday Representative Pittman! Thank you for your leadership and service 🥳

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Today, Rep. Jason Lowe and Rep. Regina Goodwin released the following statements in response to the Oklahoma Attorney General requesting an execution date for Julius Jones prior to his September commutation hearing. Read the full release using the link in our bio.

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Check out Rep. Mauree Turner’s opinion piece in the Oklahoman. View the full column using this link: https://t.co/UsYdkWQ3IT

#OLBC

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Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis, are preparing for a trip to Ghana to meet the Ghanaian President and tribal chiefs. Thank you to Rep. Regina Goodwin for her work in helping to organize this trip! #OLBC https://t.co/ke3oQMw14m