Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted on July 21, 2025, about the importance of parks and recreational spaces as well as ongoing challenges facing Black farmers.
In a tweet posted at 13:58 UTC on July 21, Carter stated, “Parks and recreational spaces are essential to building healthy, sustainable communities in #LA02 and across the country. This National #ParkAndRecreation Month, we’re committed to ensuring our parks are accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”
Later that day at 17:03 UTC, Carter addressed issues affecting Black farmers. He wrote, “I’ve been vocal about the need for justice for Black farmers and the systemic hardships they face. Now, Trump is cutting @USDA support for Black farmers, claiming the history of discrimination has been ‘sufficiently’ addressed.
It hasn’t. The fight for equity in agriculture is”. He also included a follow-up tweet with a link: “https://t.co/34JIQIrtP3”.
Carter has served as U.S. Representative since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond. Before his current role in Congress, he was a member of both the Louisiana House of Representatives (1992-1994) and the Louisiana Senate (2016-2021). Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there, Carter graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
