Doris O. Matsui

I joined @bhaldane on @talk1073br to discuss the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing reform effort that became law WITHOUT Trump’s signature. We also highlighted Minority Mental ...

Congressman John Lewis once said: “Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.” On the anniversary of his passing, we honor...

Congratulations to Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims, my dear friend and fellow Xavier graduate, on her election as the National President of The Links, Incorporated at the 45th National Assembly. @drshuanatu...

Summer break is here, and many families are getting ready to travel! Does someone you know need a passport? Join my office for our #PassportAcceptance event on July 23rd to apply for a passport wit...

I’m honored to have flown in from Washington just in time to join family, friends, colleagues, and members of the bench for the unveiling of the official portrait of my dear friend and longtime men...

Storms don’t discriminate, and with the rising frequency of natural disasters, it’s even more important than ever that we work together to save lives and strengthen our systems. I hosted a Hurrican...

I proudly represent New Orleans, home of world class research institutions like @tulaneu , @lsuhealthno , and many others that rely on federal funding to advance groundbreaking biomedical research ...

Twice a year, Americans lose sleep, disrupt their routines, and pay the price for a practice that’s outlived its original purpose. That’s why I voted for the Sunshine Protection Act, which would ma...

Peace is never easy. But it is always worth pursuing. In my view, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has impeded efforts toward peace and protecting innocent civilians, including from violent a...

A recent proposal from the Office of Management and Budget would essentially allow Trump’s political appointees to control grantmaking decisions — a change that puts communities in need of federal ...

Congratulations to Vincent “Vinny” Barraza, head of Archives and Special Collections at @xula1925 . The Society of American Archivists recently awarded Vinny the 2026 Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., M...

I am truly humbled to receive the James E. Clyburn Award for Leadership. Over the years, @repjamesclyburn has become more than a colleague to me - he’s been my mentor, my brother-in-arms, and my de...

I’m excited to invite you to our Annual Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, July 25th for 1PM at 1200 L.B. Landry Ave. We’ll be giving out FREE school supplies, plus there’ll be music, snowballs,...

Our communities should never be left defenseless - but the Trump administration doesn’t agree. Instead of protecting cities across the United States, they have instead attempted to cut vital fundin...

As a Black man from Louisiana, I know New Orleans is more than a city. It is the birthplace of American music and a cultural treasure. From Congo Square and Tremé to the Mardi Gras Indians and the ...

Had I come of age during the Civil Rights Movement, I believe I would have been Martin-esque… with a touch of Malcolm. Guided by Dr. King’s faith in justice through love, and inspired by Malcolm’s...

I joined @editorwillsutton and @eddiefrancis06 on @wbokmedia to discuss our recently convened Louisiana Black Electeds Emergency Leadership Summit in partnership with @marcmorial and @urbanleaguela...

HONORING AND CELEBRATING A NEW ORLEANS TRAILBLAZER It was an honor to present Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes with a Proclamation from the Louisiana House of Representatives, celebrating her vision and lea...

Mental health challenges affect everyone, but communities of color often face increased barriers to mental health care and have trouble finding professionals who can relate to them. This Minority M...

As a Black man from Louisiana, I know that generations of Americans fought, marched, and even died to protect the principle that everyone born in the United States belongs here. Today, 158 years la...