Rep Cedric RichmondVerified account

@RepRichmond

Representing the 2nd Congressional District of Louisiana and the Who Dat Nation. Chairman. Instagram:

Joined March 2011

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  1. “Every dollar we spend on incarceration actually makes us less safe.” - on criminal justice reform and the

  2. Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating today!

  3. This Veterans Day, let us continue to uplift and support our nation’s men and women who courageously fought to protect and serve our country. Thank you for your immeasurable sacrifice!

  4. 50 years ago today, made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress. She was a fierce advocate of children, the poor, and communities of color. Let’s honor her legacy by getting out to .

  5. Today is the first day of open enrollment. Be sure to visit to search for affordable health plans. The deadline for taking action is December 15. The time is now to .

  6. The only thing scarier than ghosts, goblins, and leadership that doesn’t care about all Americans is Americans not voting. Don’t be tricked into believing that your vote doesn’t count and be sure to treat yourself by getting registered.

  7. In light of homecoming this weekend, I’d like to share a of me speaking at my alma mater . Wishing my fellow ‘House grads a safe and enjoyable homecoming season.

  8. I enjoyed speaking to today! Thank you for your work supporting businesses.

  9. I’m hosting my 8th Annual Small Business Expo this Thursday at . Be sure to register today to attend by going to . We look forward to seeing you there!

  10. With a grateful heart we thank those who served and continue to serve. We honor the lives of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

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  11. And young black boys are not the only ones suffering from the disproportionate disciplinary action in schools. Young black girls are suspended and expelled at the highest percentages among both sexes and all racial groups.

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  12. In 2015, I took to the House floor to debate my Youth Empowerment Strategy which would give students the opportunities they need to be successful.

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  13. It’s time for women to get . No woman should have to work an extra 18 to 30 years to make what a man makes.

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  14. Did you know that a black woman in Louisiana will have work until she is 104 years old to earn what a man will earn by the time he is 60 years old? Stats:

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  15. . reports that women throughout the U.S. earn 20% less than men and the numbers only get worse as you look at different ethnic groups.

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  16. is a day that should not exist in our society. Women work just as hard as men, if not harder, and they need to be paid .

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  17. New Orleans Mayor-elect will become the first woman to hold the position when she is sworn in on May 7th.

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  18. Irma Thomas, known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans” is a local cultural icon and won her first Grammy in 2007.

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