url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://richmond.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-richmond-statement-passing-millie-charles,Rep. Richmond Statement on the Passing of Millie Charles,2020-11-23,2020,2020-11,Democrat,Senate,LA,Cedric Richmond,R000588,richmond.house.gov,,,legacy,"New Orleans, LA  Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement on the passing of esteemed New Orleans social worker and social justice advocate, Millie M. Charles:
Mrs. Millie Charles will be sorely missed, said Rep. Richmond. She dedicated her lifetime to serving and uplifting families and communities of New Orleans. For nearly a century, she was steadfast in her efforts as an educator, social worker, civil rights activist, and social justice advocate.
Amongst her many accomplishments, she founded the School of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) in 1965, where she served as dean. Her work and legacy became so profound that SUNO dedicated the School of Social Work in her name. I am proud of the legacy Mrs. Charles has left in New Orleans and send my condolences to her family at this challenging time.
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https://richmond.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-richmond-statement-house-passage-crown-act,Rep. Richmond Statement on House Passage of the CROWN Act,2020-09-22,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,LA,Cedric Richmond,R000588,richmond.house.gov,,,legacy,"New Orleans, LA  Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement on the passage of the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act:
Yesterday, I was incredibly proud to see the House pass the CROWN Act. said Rep. Richmond. Racial discrimination in the form of hair discrimination has directly and negatively impacted Black people in the workplace and schools for far too long. It was an honor to author this groundbreaking legislation with my colleagues Congresswomen Lee (CA-13), Fudge (OH-11), and Pressley (MA-07). Their partnership, along with Adjoa B. Asamoah of the Crown Coalition, law professor Wendy Greene, and countless other stakeholders was integral in making this historic moment possible.
Now that the House has acted, it is time for the Senate to demonstrate leadership and swiftly pass this critical legislation. Our nation must right this wrong and ensure that no Black child or adult ever lives in fear of discrimination simply because of their hair texture or style.

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https://richmond.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-richmond-mourns-passing-supreme-court-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg,Rep. Richmond Mourns the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,2020-09-18,2020,2020-09,Democrat,Senate,LA,Cedric Richmond,R000588,richmond.house.gov,,,legacy,"New Orleans, LA  Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

Justice Ginsburg is regarded as one of the most brilliant legal minds in our nation's history. We will forever be indebted to her for showing a steadfast commitment to women's rights, civil rights, and voting rights. A trailblazer in her own right, Justice Ginsburg was integral to our pursuit of a more perfect union.
Only the second woman Supreme Court Justice at the time of her confirmation, she understood and practiced perseverance from the moment she was sworn onto the bench by President Bill Clinton. During her time on the Court, Justice Ginsburg said that the three most damaging decisions the court made were Shelby County v. Holder, Rucho v. Common Cause, and Citizens United v. FEC. Justice Ginsburg, like all great civil rights pioneers, knew that the right to vote is the power that drives all rights. In her dissent for Shelby County, Ginsburg famously wrote that gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.'
As a lawyer myself, I have always revered Justice Ginsberg for her tenacity, grit, and intellect. Her passing could not have come at a more vulnerable time for our country. As we collectively mourn her passing, let us honor her legacy by ensuring her fight for equality and justice endures. I send my sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all those who loved and admired her.

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