Full-text search across every press release in the archive. Matches the title and body, with English stemming, “vote” catches “voted” and “voting.”
31 results for “black” · Democrats · Louisiana
released his statement after standing alongside the Congressional Black Caucus and the NAACP to demand college athletic institutions … publicly oppose the coordinated efforts to dismantle Black voting power currently taking place: “Today I stood with
importance of protecting fair representation for Black Louisianans: "Since Reconstruction, Louisiana has sent only four Black members … Capitol to make clear that the voices of Black Louisianans must be heard, respected, and protected
reflects our state – which is comprised of 1/3 Black residents. That means, according to the math, there should … seats where Black voters get a say in who represents them in Congress. “While multiple maps have been
lines on a map — it’s about whether Black Louisianians will have a meaningful opportunity to make their … that led to the creation of two majority-Black congressional districts in Louisiana is now in jeopardy
systemic inequities. The bill incentivizes students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs … support. As a result, only one in three Black adults who need mental health services ultimately receive them
young people and strengthened the legacy of historically black colleges and universities across our nation. What made
historic. He broke barriers as the first Black and first lay president of the university, and only … introduce legislation alongside my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus to honor this extraordinary leader. His life
simple. The fact that this would occur during Black History month, a time meant to honor struggle, progress
those impacted by sickle cell disease, especially Black Americans who are disproportionately affected. I look forward to seeing
December 17, 1963. “For far too long, Black, brown, and low-income neighborhoods have been forced to bear … said Rep. Tonko. “We also know that black and brown communities, and low-income communities are the most
create a pathway to economic empowerment for Black and Brown communities to become entrepreneurs, leaders, and educators … this space. “For decades, harsh cannabis laws devastated Black, Brown, and low-income communities. Today, those same communities
justice. From her historic election as the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress
come. “Walk through Tremé, one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in America, and you’ll feel the spirit
determine whether one-third of Louisiana’s population, Black Louisianians, will continue to have an opportunity to elect … fairness, compliance with federal law, and ensuring that Black voices in Louisiana are not silenced. The current
ignore that he used his platform to demean Black women like Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson … anti-White,” to question the qualifications of Black professionals, to mock LGBTQ Americans, to oppose health care
captioned Pigford v. Glickman ), in which Black farmers filed suit against the government alleging discrimination
important to me because every year, the Black community is disproportionately affected by prostate cancer. Specifically, Black
disturbed by the recent threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Southern University, A&M College
Orleans East community and the preservation of local black history,” said Rep. Carter. “This initiative honors the beach … point for the New Orleans East community and Black families across the Greater New Orleans region during
Voting Rights Act. Louisiana is one-third Black, and our congressional delegation should reflect that. Both the Middle … decades of underrepresentation. The fact that two Black members of Congress were elected under this
Workforce Act , legislation that incentivizes students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to pursue careers as mental health
newly selected Pope Leo XIV: “As a Black man, a proud son of New Orleans … from Xavier University of Louisiana, the only historically Black Catholic university in the world, I know firsthand
making less than the US median income and Black motorist.” “A motorist repairing a flat tire, a first … that are under the U.S. median income, and Black motorists are twice as likely
review and full transparency.” Southern University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), has a long-standing tradition
home state, a 6-year-old lactose intolerant Black girl from Zachary, LA, was recently forced to consume … children. Studies show that a large percentage of Black, Latino, Native American, and Asian Americans have a degree