Rep. Chism Named Chair of Tennessee Black Caucus - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jan 31, 2025

Rep. Jesse Chism, D-Memphis, was named chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators (TBCSL) earlier this month. Chism has been a member since 2019 and has served as vice chair for the past two years, the Daily Memphian reports. As chair, he says the caucus' primary goal is to safeguard positive outcomes for Black people in Tennessee and ensure progress for the community's future advancements. The TBCSL’s Legislative Retreat and Leadership and Education Foundation are initiatives he hopes to expand upon. "I envision the TBCSL as a beacon of light that is focused on providing opportunities for Black Tennesseans to have economic growth, safe communities and great health care," Chism said in a statement after his election.