Mississippi District 41 Rep. Kabir Karriem will serve as chairman of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus after being sworn in Wednesday.
Karriem was elected as chairman by members of the Black Caucus earlier this week after nearly 10 years of membership. Karriem called being elected to the position an honor.
“It’s not just about a personal achievement,” Karriem said. “It’s a sacred honor. I’m proud that my colleagues felt fit to give me the sacred honor to lead the caucus.”
The Black Caucus represents and champions underserved communities in Mississippi, particularly the African American community, through legislation. Karriem said he is dedicated to fulfilling that goal.
“I want to do all that I can to address those issues that we face here in the state of Mississippi,” Karriem said. “When I say ‘we,’ I’m talking about the African American community, along with my members. I think we’re all dedicated to that task, and we’re going to do all that we can to try and change the trajectory of our communities.”
Karriem has been a member of the Black Caucus since 2016. He is currently serving his third term in Mississippi Legislature and previously served two terms as a Columbus city councilman from 2009 to 2015.
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