Honoring Our Trailblazers
OLBC Legacy Members
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A legacy is not what we leave behind in monuments, but the lives we’ve touched and the progress we inspire.
"The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus honors the trailblazers whose vision and courage paved the way for today’s leaders. From A.C. Hamlin—Oklahoma’s first Black legislator in 1908—to the bipartisan founders of 2012, these legacy members set a standard of resilience and service. Their groundbreaking work in education, justice reform, economic empowerment, and healthcare access continues to guide the Caucus’s mission. As we celebrate their contributions, we recommit to carrying their torch forward, ensuring every new initiative builds on a foundation of equity and community.

Legacy Member
Monroe Nichols

Legacy Member
Jason Lowe
Legacy Member
George Young

Legacy Member
Mauree Turner
Legacy Member
Marilyn Bell

Legacy Member
Anastasia Pittman

Legacy Member
T.W. Shannon

Legacy Member
Kevin Matthews

Legacy Member
Constance Johnson
Legacy Member
Mike Shelton
Legacy Member
Angela Monson

Legacy Member