The Legislative Black Caucus started when there were very few Black legislators in the General Assembly. Over time, that number has grown, so the caucus now includes all legislators of color. In addition to African Americans and Hispanic Americans, there are four of us in the House and one in the Senate of Asian American descent. The caucus focuses on sponsoring legislation designed to eliminate disparities and create opportunities. It’s been an eye-opening experience for me to see how many initiatives are needed in our state to address the inequities that we have in health care, housing, education, and other areas. That’s where the work of the caucus is instrumental.