Troy Carter tweeted the following:
"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
Here are other recent tweets from Troy Carter:
"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
"In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress. She shattered another glass ceiling in 1972 as the first Black woman to seek a presidential nomination. She passed legislation that fought discrimination on the basis of both race and gender." on Feb. 20Read on Twitter
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