Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used his social media platform to honor civil rights figures and highlight personal stories from his constituency.
On February 24, 2026, Carter posted: “Congressional Black Caucus Reaffirms and Honors the Enduring Legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. – https://t.co/95RJfTp0IY”.
Later that day, he commemorated Dorothy Prevost, writing: “Dorothy Prevost was the embodiment of strength and courage.
As the last living parent of one of the four brave girls who desegregated New Orleans public schools, her passing reminds us how recent this powerful chapter in our city’s civil rights history was.
Dorothy Prevost was https://t.co/kE4XaLxsVo“.
On February 25, 2026, Carter shared a story about his guest for the State of the Union: “Tonight, Mike Friedman from #LA02 will be joining me as my guest for the State of the Union. After losing his job when a federal contract was abruptly canceled by Trump’s failed DOGE experiment, Mike turned to the #ACA marketplace for coverage. But once subsidies expired, https://t.co/vuIKAphWDB”.
Carter has served in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond and previously held positions in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature. Born in New Orleans in 1963 and a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana with a BA earned in 1986, Carter remains closely connected to local issues and history through his public statements and legislative work.
