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Louisiana U.S. Rep Troy Carter: "In 1989, William H Gray III became the first African American to serve as Majority Whip & Chair of..."

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Troy Carter tweeted the following:

"In 1989, William H Gray III became the first African American to serve as Majority Whip & Chair of @HouseBudgetDems. He also introduced an anti-apartheid bill opposing injustices in South Africa. I am inspired by this #LA02 legend!"
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Here are other recent tweets from Troy Carter:

"There is not one easy solution to battling police brutality. There needs to be reform not only of rules and practices, but of culture.
nola.com/news/politics/" on Feb. 12
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"Hurricane Ida devastated our region and left debris that still needs to be removed. Thats why @fema awarded $12,312,207 to East Baton Rouge Parish for removal operations. I will keep working to ensure that the recovery from Hurricane Ida is equitable." on Feb. 12
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"114 years ago today, the @NAACP was founded. Since then, they have worked tirelessly to promote equality and fight against prejudice. I am thankful for organizations like this and many more that fight for justice 365 days a year." on Feb. 12
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