The increased advocacy came out of an incident earlier this session in which Black lawmakers were booed and heckled by some Republicans after raising concerns about what they saw as discrimination in a piece of legislation.

Black Democratic lawmakers were booed and heckled last week by some Republicans after raising concerns about what they saw as discrimination in a piece of legislation.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says its pleased with progress so far this session on it's justice reform agenda.

Indiana House and Senate Democrats want the governor to call a special session of the General Assembly to meet in August.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and the Indiana House Democratic Caucus are requesting a special session in August.

The recommendations come amid protests across the state about racial justice and police brutality.

Local civil rights groups are responding to two police shootings in under eight hours in Indianapolis and demanding a fair investigation. City leaders say they agree.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus wants the state to push forward measures that will improve prescription drug costs, childrens health and jail overcrowding.

Both groups of lawmakers say they will prioritize boosting pay for Indiana teachers during the 2019 legislative session.

One theme was consistent throughout - the need to fight against voter suppression and Republican supermajorities.