MLBC Condemns U of M’s Abolishment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
Attacks destroy efforts for equity and inclusion LANSING, Mich., April 1, 2025 — The University of Michigan [...]
McKinney Calls for Accountability on Utility Reliability and Rates
State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) sits on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs [...]
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Speaks Out Against Republicans’ Budget Cuts
State Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw), chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, sits in a joint [...]
McKinney Applauds Economic Growth and Affordability Vision in State of the State Address
State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) and his guest, Ravina Turner, on the House floor on Wednesday, [...]
House Dem Members Stand Up for Workers, Push for Improved Earned Sick Leave
Pro-worker advocates joined Democratic legislators to call for Earned Sick Leave Act to take effect LANSING, [...]
McKinney Named Minority Vice Chair of Key House Appropriations Subcommittee
State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment on Tuesday, April 9, [...]
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates New Leadership and Continued Advocacy
LANSING, Mich., Jan. 30, 2025 — This week, the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus (MLBC) elected new leadership. [...]
Grant, McKinney Applaud Passage of Policing Reform Bills Through Committee
Reps. Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) and Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) testify in the House Criminal Justice Committee [...]
McKinney Receives CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
20 officials to be awarded at the 2024 CSG National Conference State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) [...]
House Detroit Caucus Pay Tribute to Former Detroit State Rep. Edward Vaughn Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 90
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 10, 2024 — Former state Rep. Edward “Ed” Vaughn died at the age of [...]