The Florida Legislative Black Caucus (FLBC) recently elected FAMU alumni to three of its top leadership positions.Rep. Mia Jones, D-Jacksonville (far right), is the newly elected chairwoman of the caucus. Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa (middle), is the new vice-chairwoman. Rep. Alan Williams (D-Tallahassee) was elected treasurer.
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus consists of 24 African American state senators and representatives. Its current priorities include combating the disproportionate rates of incarceration among black youth and Florida's low high school graduation rates for African Americans.