Troy A. Carter

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...

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., Me...

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...

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...

ICE shot and killed another person today, just days after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed in Houston. Neither was the target of an investigation. This is not law enforcement - it’s inhu...

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 ...

For decades, from the New Orleans City Council and the Louisiana Legislature to Congress, I’ve fought to make homeownership more attainable.  That’s why I’m proud the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD ...

I joined @willsutton and @yourboyeddie on @wbokmedia to discuss our recently convened Louisiana Black Electeds Emergency Leadership Summit in partnership with @MARCMORIAL and @urbanleaguela @NatUrb...

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...

The 14th Amendment is one of the greatest promises our Constitution has ever made. It says that every person born in this country is entitled to equal protection under the law and due process. As a...

I joined @brianhaldane on @talk1073 to demystify the NFIP, emphasize the importance of transparency within FEMA’s insurance calculations, and discuss my recently introduced NFIP Premium Transparenc...

I was honored to tour @LSUHealthno’s Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS) and Medical Education Building yesterday. Made possible through federal funding, CALS offers healthcare provi...

It was an honor to be featured on @aprildryan’s The Tea on @contrariannews. At a time when the Trump Administration is trying to rewrite history and silence our voices, it’s even more important to ...

I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of my friend, Senator Larry Selders. I had the privilege of serving with Larry in the Louisiana Legislature, where he served honorably in the House before...

I’ve always said that @essencefest is a party with a purpose. It was a wonderful weekend with abundant opportunities to have real conversations about the issues that impact our community. Essence h...

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of James Rivers, legendary New Orleans Jazz musician and extraordinary artist, visionary, and family man whose legacy will be remembered by everyone who...

I was honored to join @MayorBMScott, @ReginaBarrow, and @AprilDRyan for a powerful conversation with the Global Black Economic Forum. @essencefest is a perfect platform for bringing together our co...

I joined @TheRevAl and @KennyBurns on the @essencefest stage this weekend. We talked #America250 - reflecting on our past, confronting the future, and how we can work together to make Louisiana, an...

As we celebrate 250 years of our nation, we convened current and former Louisiana Black elected leaders to declare a new moral line in the sand for democracy: The Louisiana Mandate for Equal Opport...