The new name was voted on by members last night at a caucus meeting.  Potential name changes were submitted and voted on by the caucus members, with the RIBLIA Caucus receiving the most votes.

            The caucus also voted on and passed new bylaws for the group at the meeting, culminating with the first reading of the new caucus bylaws.

            “The name change to the Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus is representative of the evolving values and mission of what was formerly known as the Black & Latino Caucus.  

With the largest roster of members in caucus history, including our first Asian American members, the RIBLIA Caucus has modernized for the future and this can be seen throughout our new bylaws and name.  We know the caucus is eager to begin working on the issues that are important to the group and we look forward to advocating for the voiceless, disenfranchised and marginalized residents of our state in the coming legislative session,” said Senator Acosta and Representative Felix.