LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS OF MARYLAND, INC. Th Mayall, 6 a Ste, fn 20, ops Hod 710 ‘1DBHL 5)» OL858855)« BD0-97 112 357 we d1D AT UNE TSE echoed, aca ons Bea sa5 ; ten Sten ‘Qed Vice Choir Dear Speaker Busch, ‘abate Bjrin Boks, Cia 10 = PR a sca, The month of February marks the commemoration of Black History Month. Blinn it 3 ; aps ‘Astoundingly, racial transgressions have been a staggering theme in a month which tubjm Si omeelae8T, celebrates the rich history, culture, and progressions of African-Americans. The eee tow Dane blatant act of racism by Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti has blanketed a time where we Pelatntiien should be recognizing achievernents in the African-American community. Dig Sp Ba 42 Mam ewes African-Americans make up nearly thirty-percent of Maryianc'’s population. The ae teake Maryland General Assembly is comprised of fifty-seven African American ee ts legislators; the most in our state’s history. Although we have made tremendous eo strides as African-Americans, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination. fnemBers On Monday, February 25%, the executive leadership of the Legislative Black Caucus St kn ae Bt 6 Sees Soe hee 8 Sen i i, ‘met with Delegate Lisanti to discuss her condescending reference to the “N-word” when describing a predominately black district in the state, While Delegate Lisanti Sn ra fet 4 did provide an apology for her bold and offensive actions, as a Caucus, we feel as Sens Bd ay De 10 Sy ‘though her apology is woefully inadequate. St lyk i srartahaws is Itis clear that Delegate Lisanti is unsuited to continue in a position of leadership in ‘Sorc Mary Wesngn, PD, Dec 43 the Maryland General Assembly. We have been receiving calls for her resignation, Bim ti Bs) Digs tam be removal of subcommittee chairmanship, and to be censured on the House floor. paevieecn ‘We are asking the Speaker to move swiftly in reprimanding her in a disciplinary eae manner. The use of a derogatory term exhibits that she does not hold the requisite ‘ep gel Se Reyer con Begem le be See aoa Lastly, the Legislative Black Caucus is requesting that Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti be ten Gt ad Ga jon to be entrusted in a leadership role moving forward. See een mandated to participate in a Racial Sensitivity Training. As a civil servant in the eet Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Lisanti must be conscious of appropriate bert , feet racial tolerance and be an advocate for all citizens of the State of Maryland. We ‘ole Ke E Hype, Doi 4 hope Jelegate Lisanti can learn from her offensive actions through this Diora mt Derk Chie aise Se Di nt Di da, ot Respectful leek tsb Di arn bs ee ea Datel SP See tea" Delegate Darryl Barnes, Chairman