The people who couldn't get out of New Orleans to escape the storm were predominantly Black.

The challenges African-Americans are facing today are rooted in the system of slavery.

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

I am running for re-election no matter who runs.

This country was founded upon the principle that we are all endowed with certain inalienable rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - those rights are what make America great, and they belong to each and every one of us.

I'm just glad that my community has faith and confidence in me.

I was motivated to join in large part because my family needed the money. I would like to say how patriotic we were, but really what motivated me was the excitement my mother would get in receiving a check for my older brother.