Brenda F. Moore, President, MBC-LEO
Mayor, City of Saginaw

The purpose of the Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (MBC-LEO) is to provide a forum for its members to collaborate, network, coach, mentor, share information, and provide support to one another in the state of Michigan. The Caucus works in cooperation with the Michigan Municipal League (MML). Membership of MBC-LEO is comprised of local elected officials and municipal staff members and associates in the state of Michigan.

Press Release: MBC-LEO President Speaks at White House News Call with Michigan Mayors

COVID-19 and the African American Community

Coronavirus Resources for Municipal Leaders, Michigan Municipal League

EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-55- Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities

Letter to ALPACT Partners

Webinar: Acceptable Losses? African- Americans and COVID-19, presented by Susan T. Gooden, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

MBC-LEO Webinar: COVID-19 Discussion, with special guests Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Dr. A. Oveta Fuller, April 15, 2020

• Dr. Fuller's presentation

• Podcast

• YouTube video

• Biography of Dr. Fuller

• From Dr. Fuller
  Three links to fact-based items recommended for municipal leaders and anyone.

  • Sheriff's Office - Washtenaw County Update - April 13, 2020

  • Coronavirus House Calls,”  Episodes 5-6, CBS-42 television, Birmingham, Alabama. “ April 11-12, 2020.   (30 min. Practical questions and answers)

  • Op-Ed on meaning of "Shelter in Place" or "Stay Home, Stay Safe" , Published April 3, 2020

More and more communities desire to improve relations between their citizens and law enforcement. MBC-LEO is planning a fourth forum on the topic in the city of Hamtramck.

Previous forums in the cities of Saginaw, Southfield, and Holland were highly successful. To view handouts and information from these previous forums, click here.

A Racial Equity Playbook

Out of a sense of urgency and necessity, MBC-LEO has put together a playbook on dealing with racial tension and ways to operationalize equity. Download here.

MBC-LEO Statements
MBC-LEO Works to Eradicate the Disease of Institutional Racism - Aug. 21, 2020

MBC-LEO statement in support of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in relation to the humanitarian crisis resulting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. View the statement.

Anti-Racism and Hate Resolutions
In response to national and local incidents, several Michigan municipalities have passed resoloutions opposing and condemning racism and hate. View the Resolutions.

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