Black Caucus

37 members working to raise the quality of life for African Americans in Louisiana

[Cedric B. Glover @MayorGlover]

150 years ago there were more Black elected members of the .@LouisianaSenate than there are today. In 1872, 12 of 36 were Black. In #BlackHistoryMonth 2022, while Louisiana is now more than 1/3 Black, only 11 of 39 districts are majority Black. #LaLege #LaGov #VetoAllTheMaps⚖️⚜️

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Full statement from the Black Caucus on the Congressional Maps passed today #lalege #lablackcaucus #doingthework

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

These Congressional maps do not comply with the Voting Rights Act, and they do not comply with the will of the people. Therefore, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus is requesting that the Governor veto SB 5 and HB 1. #lablackcaucus #doingthework #lalege

[Ted James @EdwardTedJames]

.@Barry_Ivey you’ve once again proven yourself as a real leader. You are by far one of the hardest working people I served with. I’ve always admired your audacity to take the floor and call out hypocrisy. You are a treasure my friend. Keep speaking truth good brother. 🤝💪🏾💪🏾

[Jeremy Alford @LaPoliticsNow]

The @LAblackcaucus on today’s tabling of the Supreme Court bill: “The members of the LLBC commend Representative @Barry_Ivey for doing exactly what we were elected to do: fight for the rights of the people and to create access for the historically disenfranchised.” #lagov #lalege

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Thank you, @Barry_Ivey for doing exactly what we were elected to do #lalege #lablackcaucus #doingthework @VincentPierre15

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

As promised, we’re not giving up on creating maps that fairly represent the Black population of Louisiana. #doingthework #lablackcaucus #lalege #lagov

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Change is hard, but we’re not giving up. Thank you, @MayorGlover, for working so hard to move us further down the road towards a more perfect union. #doingthework #lablackcaucus #lalege #lagov

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Bending the arc further towards justice: a thread @MayorGlover #lalege #lablackcaucus #unpacklouisianadistricts #lagov

[Cedric B. Glover @MayorGlover]

This was the seat that David Duke sat in as a Louisiana State Representative. I selected and sat in the same exact seat for the first time as a duly elected and sworn member on the second Monday in January of 1996. 1/
#LaLege #LaGov #UnpackLouisianasDistricts⚜️

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

We join the Legislature in its bipartisan demand for justice for Ronald Greene—a justice that doesn’t begin & end in this political moment. We demand a long-lasting, all-encompassing, and far-reaching justice that’ll be felt for generations of Black Louisianians to come. #lalege

[Louisiana Democrats @LaDemos]

Read our full statement here: #lalege #lagov

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

FIVE Black Caucus Bills in House Committee today that seek to increase minority representation in our Congressional Maps.

Black people comprise 33% of the population of Louisiana and ALL MAPS should reflect this reality. We remain undeterred in our fight for fair maps. #lalege

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/M1cNGm99ku

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Chairman James joined Rep Gaines and Senator Price in St John yesterday with a group of BR based community leaders. Thank you @jghollins @powerpumpgirlsinc @seauxsab @empire_wingz for supporting the people of Laplace. https://t.co/9x8sWdWCjO

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Message from the #504SplashBrothers @matthewwillard97 @royce_duplessis @IGlessRepHughes https://t.co/YQcUttsiSn

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Reps Pierre, Miller and Larvadain travel across the state to cook for families in NOLA. #LLBC https://t.co/cXWCoZNyPz

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Words of wisdom from @royce_duplessis as we brace for #HurricaneIda https://t.co/T4KXlhbqMW

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Yesterday, our members fellowshipped with the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars at the Capitol! @EdwardTedJames @senatoredprice @rodneylyonssr , Rep. Larvadain and @RepKyleGreen https://t.co/MGoQ3XZ5mu

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Week one was a huge success. We are looking forward to hearing from you next week. https://t.co/39qbJbAKWF

[Black Caucus @LAblackcaucus]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/QueVk2skhB

[Louisiana Democrats @LaDemos]

A recap:

Republicans called for a veto override session.

Democrats opposed it.

Republicans lacked the votes to override a veto on the ballot to hold a session.

Democrats voted against session.

Republicans wasted taxpayer dollars.

Republicans own this colossal failure 💯