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Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus
The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly The Pennsylvania General Assembly is the legislature of the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The legislature convenes in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. In colonial times (1682–1776), the legislature was known as the Pennsylvania .... Role By drafting and sponsoring legislation to address constituent needs and by examining all bills that affect the black populace, the Caucus acts as a legislative body on behalf of the black community. The Caucus presents a black perspective from the entire state to the Legislature and advocates public policies that promote black social, cultural and economic progress, statewide. In addition, the Caucus serves as a research study group to generate pertinent data in support of appropriate public policies. Current membership * Notes {{Pennsylvania Pennsylvania General Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Bullock
Donna Bullock is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th House district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bullock is the chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. Formative years Bullock graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1996, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University in 2000. She then earned her Juris Doctor from the Beasley School of Law at Temple University Temple University (Temple or TU) is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then calle ... in 2003. She married Otis L. Bullock, Jr. Political career A Democrat, Bullock was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2015, representing District 195 which covers part of Philadelphia County. In 2019, she was the Democratic Chair of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 197
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The 197th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas: * Ward 11 ART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 11, 13, 19 and 20* Ward 16 ART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05* Ward 19 * Ward 37 ART, Divisions 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20* Ward 42 ART, Divisions 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 and 22* Ward 43 * Ward 49 ART, Division 01 Representatives References * Government of Philadelphia 197 Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 '' Ab urbe con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan A
Jordan ( ar, الأردن; tr. ' ), officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,; tr. ' is a country in Western Asia. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, within the Levant region, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and east, Iraq to the northeast, Syria to the north, and the Palestinian West Bank, Israel, and the Dead Sea to the west. It has a coastline in its southwest on the Gulf of Aqaba's Red Sea, which separates Jordan from Egypt. Amman is Jordan's capital and largest city, as well as its economic, political, and cultural centre. Modern-day Jordan has been inhabited by humans since the Paleolithic period. Three stable kingdoms emerged there at the end of the Bronze Age: Ammon, Moab and Edom. In the third century BC, the Arab Nabataeans established their Kingdom with Petra as the capital. Later rulers of the Transjordan region include the Assyrian, Babylonian, Roman, Byzantine, Rashidu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 24
The 24th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southwestern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Martell Covington since 2022. District profile The 24th District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following area: * Pittsburgh (part) ** Ward 04 (part) ***Division 03 ***Division 04 ***Division 06 ***Division 07 ***Division 18 **Ward 05 (part) ***Division 03 ***Division 04 ***Division 05 ***Division 06 ***Division 07 ***Division 08 ***Division 09 ***Division 10 ***Division 11 ***Division 12 ***Division 13 ***Division 14 ***Division 15 ***Division 17 ***Division 18 **Ward 07 (part) ***Division 03 ***Division 04 ***Division 08 ***Division 09 ***Division 11 ***Division 12 **Ward 08 **Ward 10 (part) ***Division 08 ***Division 09 ***Division 11 ***Division 12 ***Division 13 ***Division 14 ***Division 15 ***Division 16 ***Division 17 ***Division 18 ***Division 19 **Ward 11 **Ward 12 **Ward 13 (part) ***Division 02 *** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Gainey
Edward C. Gainey (born February 19, 1970) is an American politician who is the 61st mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Previously, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 24th district. In November 2021, Gainey became the first African-American to be elected mayor of Pittsburgh, and assumed office on January 3, 2022. Early life and education Gainey was born and raised in Pittsburgh by a single teenage mom with the help of her mother. When he was very young, the family moved from the Hill District neighborhood to Lawn Street in the South Oakland neighborhood, where they were the second black family to live on the street. When he was seven the family moved to the East Liberty neighborhood. There he attended Peabody High School, where he played basketball, graduating in 1988. In 1994, he graduated with his Bachelor's degree in business management from Morgan State University. Career Early on in his career, Gainey spent six years as a legislative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 203
The 203rd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County Philadelphia County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the most populous county in Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, Philadelphia County had a population of 1,603,797. The county is the second smallest county in Pennsyl ... and includes the following areas: * Ward 10 * Ward 35 ART, Divisions 09, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28 and 31* Ward 61 ART, Divisions 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28These wards correspond to parts of the West Oak Lane, Olney, and Crescentville neighborhoods of the city. Representatives References * Government of Philadelphia 203 {{Pennsylvania-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabella Fitzgerald
Isabella Fitzgerald (born December 9, 1949) is an American politician who has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 203rd district since 2017. She was defeated in the primary election in 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari .... References 1949 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Women state legislators in Pennsylvania 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians {{Pennsylvania-PARepresentative-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 17
The 17th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in western Pennsylvania and has been represented by Republican Timothy R. Bonner since 2023. District profile The 17th District is located in Butler County and Mercer County and includes the following areas: Butler County * Allegheny Township *Bruin * Cherry Township * Cherry Valley * Concord Township * Eau Claire * Fairview * Fairview Township * Harrisville *Karns City * Marion Township * Mercer Township * Parker Township * Petrolia * Slippery Rock * Slippery Rock Township * Venango Township * Washington Township Mercer County * Coolspring Township * Deer Creek Township * Delaware Township * East Lackawannock Township * Fairview Township * Findley Township * Fredonia * French Creek * Grove City * Jackson Center * Jackson Township * Jefferson Township * Lake Township * Liberty Township * Mercer * Mill Creek Township * New Lebanon * New Vernon * Otter Creek Township * Perry Township * Pine Township * Sal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Dawkins
Jason Dawkins is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 179th House district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dawkins is a member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly The Pennsylvania General Assembly is the legislature of the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsy .... References External linksPA House profile Living people Democratic Party members of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austin Davis (politician)
Austin Davis (born October 4, 1989) is an American politician who is the lieutenant governor-elect of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 35th District from 2018 to 2022. Early life While in high school, Davis founded and served as Chairman of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council under then McKeesport Mayor, James Brewster. After graduating from McKeesport Area High School, he attended the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2012. Political career While in college, Austin was hired as a Legislative Intern by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. At the age of 21, the Tribune Review called him "a veteran at the politics of helping others." Davis previously served as executive assistant to Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. In 2014, Davis became the youngest and the first black vice chair at the Alleghe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 164
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 164 includes part of Delaware County. It is currently represented by Democrat Gina Curry. District profile The district includes the following areas: Delaware County: * East Lansdowne * Lansdowne * Millbourne * Upper Darby Township (PART) ** District 03 ART, Divisions 06 and 07** District 04 ** District 05 ART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 05, 07 and 10** District 06 ** District 07 Representatives Recent election results References * External linksDistrict mapfrom the United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...Pennsylvania House Legislative District Mapsfrom the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission. Population Data for District 164from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margo Davidson (politician)
Margo Lomax Davidson (born September 27, 1962) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 164th Legislative District from 2011 until her resignation on July 22, 2021 due to criminal charges. The district included parts of Upper Darby Township, and the boroughs of East Lansdowne and Millbourne. Early life and education The oldest of three children, Davidson was born in West Philadelphia, where she and her siblings were raised by their single mother. She graduated from the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts in 1980. The first in her family to graduate college, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Temple University in 1988. Career She began her career as a broadcast journalist, hosting a show on WDAS and often covering politics. She also started two non-profit organizations: the Anti-drug and Alcohol Crusaders, which offers programs for children whose parents are struggling wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
