Troy Carter tweeted the following:
"I just introduced a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott. This was the first large-scale boycott in the segregated south and made local headlines, inspiring civil rights leaders across the region."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Troy Carter:
"On this day in 1956, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and other activists were arrested for their organization of the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. While we have made major progress since, the battle for a world free of racism and discrimination continues."Read on Twitter
"Transportation is a crucial part of our infrastructure and future. Thats why UNO has been awarded $2 million from @USDOT to advance research and technology in the transportation field. This is key to ensuring efficiency and accessibility for #LA02." on Feb. 21Read on Twitter
"Mardi Gras is meant to be a joyful time, but once again, gun violence has cast a shadow over our city. I offer my condolences to the victims of Sundays parade shooting and will continue to push for gun reform that serves to protect our community. Stay safe today." on Feb. 21Read on Twitter
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