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Founded in 1968, the National Communication Association Black Caucus adopts the mission of supporting the research, service, teaching, professional development, and advocacy of its members.

Changing the Players of the Game – A Personal Account of the Speech Communication Association Black Caucus Orgins

2026 NCA Positions

NCA Legislative Assembly Representative
- Aisha Powell, Morgan State University
NCA Nominating Committee Representative
- Kesha James, Georgia State University

2026 Interest Group Leadership

Chair: Kesha James, Georgia State University
Vice Chair: Amber Kelsie, University of Colorado, Boulder
Vice Chair-Elect: Kanika Jackson Towson University
Immediate Past Chair: Aisha Powell, Morgan State University
Secretary: Daviana Fraser, University of Maryland
Co-PR Chair: Laura Oliver Xavier, University of Louisiana
Co-PR Chair: Amaya Gray, University of Memphis
I.D.E.A. Council Rep: Lionell Badu Smith, San Francisco State University
Parlimentarian: Jorlanditha Austin, Morehouse College
Treasurer: Kisha Dasent St. John’s University