Official Twitter Account for Congressman Richmond (LA-02). House Democratic Assistant to the Majority Whip. My Instagram: https://xitter.cf/t.co/lkfRG1j56a
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I’m proud of my Communications Director for winning the Franklin H. Williams Award. Congratulations, Jalina!
Congrats to Jalina Porter, RPCV Cambodia 2009-2011, on winning the Franklin H. Williams Award. Since service, she has helped the Peace Corps enhance the participation of HBCUs and has shown her commitment to lifelong service to the Peace Corps community. peacecorps.gov/news/library/…
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“Good riddance,” @RepRichmond says about Attorney General Barr considering leaving his post before January 20, the day President Trump leaves office.
Barr acted more like Trump’s “personal attorney and ... damaged justice in America,” he added. cnn.it/3qA57Zk
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I am saddened to learn of the passing of Norma Jane Sabiston, who was a trailblazer for women in Louisiana politics and deeply devoted to our state and its people. #lagov
HBCUs are the bedrock of American talent and too often go overlooked. For students who commit to an HBCU and declare a STEM major, be sure to apply to the @hbcuweek STEM Scholarship Initiative available now.
@hbcuweek has partnered with @chemours , the @chenected and the @AmChemistry to bring you the Future of STEM Scholarship Initiative. We will offer scholarships to students who commit to an HBCU and declare a STEM major. App opens 12/4! Visit HBCUWeek.org to apply.
Thank you!
Congratulations, @RepRichmond! Thank you for your years of service representing the 2nd Congressional District in Congress. We know you'll continue to fight for Louisiana and our people as part of senior leadership in the Biden-Harris administration.
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The Tragic, Forgotten History of Black Military Veterans
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To my constituents who have served, as well as all veterans across the country and your families, thank you for your immeasurable sacrifices and service to our country! We salute you today and every day. #VeteransDay2020
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Today we celebrate a state with the most vibrant culture, the most breathtaking natural beauty and the most incredible people in the entire nation. Happy #NationalLouisianaDay to all of us who are proud to call this special place home. #lagov
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#FreeTheHair #PassTheCrown 👑
Cc: @RepRichmond @RepPressley @RepBarbaraLee @RepMarciaFudge @FreeTheHairNow @thecrownact
@ProfessorDWendy was interviewed for the Drexel News Blog about her work on the CROWN Act, a federal bill which would ban hair discrimination and is currently being reviewed in the U.S. Senate. Read the full story: ow.ly/zn4H50CcLqd
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Congratulations to President-Elect @JoeBiden and our CBC Member VP-Elect @SenKamalaHarris! We look forward to working with you.
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On Saturday @CityOfNOLA @NOLACityCouncil, will distribute 40 by 40 foot tarps for residents and businesses that experienced roof damage due to Hurricane Zeta.
Tarps available October 31 from 9am-12pm or until supplies run out.
ready.nola.gov/recovery
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Today's the last day to fill out the Census. Census data is used for:
🌀Emergency planning
💰Preparedness & response fund allocation
👪Supporting groups who are more vulnerable to disasters
Help #NOLA be more resilient to disasters: complete the census at 2020census.gov
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I joined @Ilhan and @RepRichmond in condemning the treatment of Cameroonian migrants and asylum seekers by @ICEgov.
Cameroonians fleeing political persecution should not be deported to a war zone, especially during a pandemic.
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.@ICEgov must STOP its planned deportation of Cameroonians to a war zone (and a pandemic).
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Black people across the world are taking a stand against unjust acts of police brutality. The @TheBlackCaucus stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in #Nigeria protesting police brutality. #BlackLivesMatter #EndSARS #EndSarsNow
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While we're no longer in the #Delta cone, impacts are still anticipated in #NOLA. The @NHC_Atlantic has issued the following watches for our area:
⚠️Tropical Storm Watch (winds 39-73 mph)
⚠️Storm Surge Watch (storm surge 4-6 feet outside levees, 3-5 feet in Lake Pontchartrain)
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PA-LEASE PULLLLLLLLL.... Text DELTA to 888-777 for emergency alerts 🚨 Stay @NOLAready #StayInformed
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While the track of Tropical Storm #Delta is still uncertain, #NOLA is currently in the middle of the cone. Take time now to review your hurricane plans and continue to pay attention this week. ready.nola.gov/hurricane – at New Orleans, LA
