Gary Chambers

These four Black men are the only Black people elected to serve in Congress from Louisiana since the 1870s. Louisiana has elected more than 170 white men to Congress during that same period. Yet today, a corrupt Supreme Court, a puppet governor, and a weak-backed legislature have decided to strip elected power from Black people. That means other people decide how our tax dollars are invested in our communities. I spoke with @repcleofields_, @reptroycarter, former Rep. @cedric_richmond, and former Rep. William Jefferson about why they went to the Louisiana State Capitol to testify against the congressional maps being pushed through. For years, I’ve been saying what happens in Louisiana will impact America. Here we are. This week, the Louisiana House of Representatives plans to pass maps that dilute Black voting power. Our response cannot be silence. Our response has to be showing up in numbers this November and beginning the work of taking power back.

Governor Jeff Landry lost at the ballot box Saturday and came out swinging. Amendment 1 — the proposal that would’ve expanded his authority over state workers — got crushed. More than 600,000 Louisianans voted against it. Then he claimed Don Lemon led protesters into a church. Don was there as a reporter covering a protest. Those aren’t the same thing. People can disagree on politics, but facts still matter. Louisiana voters sent a message Saturday. They rejected Jeff’s constitutional amendments for a second straight year. Jeff is now 0-9 on ballot measures sent to voters. That’s a hell of a record for somebody who talks like they can’t lose. And now he’s back on his bullsh*t. Republicans in the legislature should look at the election results and ask themselves if they want to pivot or sink with Jeff. Your choice. Jeff never cared about helping working class people in Louisiana. He’s chasing conservative dreams while creating America’s latest nightmare. The voters will have the final say.

Today is Election Day. Go vote No on all 5 Constitutional Amendments Vote Jamie Davis for US Senate In EBR vote for Caulette Jackson-Guillard for Judge if on your ballot. Share if you care 🦾

Shoutout to @mariangbaiwon and @katii3bug for kicking off @louisianadeservesbetter the effort to recall Jeff Landry. The location here is 2320 Drusilla Lane. Trust me you’ll see the line. People are parkIng at the park a few doors down and every parking lot between. Gov. Jeff Landry and Republicans may be waking up a sleeping giant with the racism of these maps. It’s people of all backgrounds and ages standing in that line in the middle of the day on a Friday. I asked the people in line if they were voting tomorrow everyone yelled yes. I asked how are you voting on the governors amendments, everybody yelled No. You have power in your hands right now to sign the recall and vote No on all 5 Amendments tomorrow. Power to the People, always. #KeepPushing good sisters 🦾

Respectability politics has never worked for Black people — and it never will with people who don’t respect you to begin with. For years I’ve been told to change my approach. Today I challenge those in leadership to consider that the approach they’ve been using got our s*** stolen. The strategy now has to be to take something back from them — power. I’ve been doing this work for over a decade. Folks didn’t partner with me or support me when I ran because I was considered “radical” — as if demanding equity is radical. It’s time for a different approach. A different posture. One with some fight in it. I’m leaning in regardless — I’m just wondering how many of us are ready now. Share if you care 🦾

On redistricting, remember... Having first cut Medicaid from so many people one year ago, Republicans are now diluting the voting power of districts that have high percentages of people on Medicaid.

In 250 years, Louisiana has sent 171 white men to Congress. During Reconstruction, Black people were elected and denied their seats. Only one Black man — Charles Nash — served in the 1800s. Then from 1877 to 1990, Louisiana sent zero Black people to Congress. Zero. For 113 years. In 1990, Black Louisiana finally got a member of Congress again. Since then, white voters have elected 25 members. Black voters have had 4. All 4 were in the same room fighting to keep the two seats Black Louisiana fought for. Don’t tell us this isn’t about denying Black people representation. It always has been. @repcleofields_ and @reptroycarter were joined by former Congressman Cedric Richmond and William Jefferson to let the record be clear that Black voters are due fair maps. This image should put things into perspective for you. Today at the state Capitol, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on which congressional map Louisiana will have. Share if you care 🦾

I joined @rolandsmartin to talk Louisiana early vote numbers. Election Day is Saturday. A message can be sent to Jeff KLandry right now. Do your part and tell your network show up this Saturday. There is a lot going on for entertainment, handle your business first.

Today is the last day to early vote in Louisiana. Only 7% of the state has shown up to the polls so far. That means 93% of the state still hasn’t voted. Somebody you text, somebody you work with, somebody in your family, somebody reading this right now still hasn’t gone. Don’t just consume the content. Do your part. If you haven’t voted, go vote. If you have, call or text somebody else and make sure they go. Each one reach one. Share if you care 🦾

Let the record show that Louisiana had some Black men who spoke truth to power. Let the record show that Republicans in the Louisiana Senate are not leaders. They are a reflection of some of the worst parts of America, and history will remember them in 4K. Next week, this committee will vote on Louisiana’s congressional maps. Anything less than two Black seats is theft. They have already begun taking seats of power from us, so we need to begin the work of taking seats from them. If you agree with me, use your voice. Start showing up. Tell your friends what’s happening. Make it a priority. This isn’t a drill. We aren’t being alarmist. The shit has hit the fan, and it’s on us now. Click the link in my bio to support Civics for the People. We aren’t just going to talk about it — we’re going to educate, organize, and mobilize the people. Don’t ever get it twisted: nobody takes anything from you that isn’t valuable. Share if you care 🦾

I’ve encouraged y’all to vote for years. So today I don’t give a damn about who feels shamed — because some of y’all need to be shamed. One day into early voting. Democrats turned out 35,498 voters. Republicans 32,051. But 901,000 Black registered voters in Louisiana have not moved yet. How bad does it have to get? They have to put the sign up on the plantation for you to take this shit serious? Jefferson Parish — 68,500 Black voters sitting at home. Caddo — 70,000. Lafayette — 37,500. These are not small numbers. These are elections. I don’t care that Democrats are outperforming Republicans. I care that Black people have the numbers to send a real message and too many are sitting on their asses. Voting NO on all 5 of Jeff Landry’s amendments sends a message to a legislature that is coming for your representation right now. Your life costs more. Your world is less safe. Your rights are being stripped daily. Now your representation is next. Y’all ready to listen? Text 10 people. Tell them to go early vote. If I can do this research and put it in your face — you can share it and go vote. Click the link in my bio to support the work of Civics for the People. Informing the people empowers the people. Share if you care. 🦾

A federal judge just blocked Gov. Jeff Landry from stopping Calvin Duncan from taking office as Clerk of Criminal District Court. At midnight, @calvin4clerk officially becomes Clerk. Congratulations, Black man. The fight continues.

We shot this ad four years ago. When people ask me to run for office again, my answer right now is no. I ran for office 3 times and lost. Now I’m focused on educating people so they understand the power they have to change how things are. Ask me if the national or state party has worked with us in the past 4 years before all this happened? No. The Supreme Court has empowered legislators to remove Black people from power. Do you still think this is a game to them? You still think things aren’t about race? Or do you realize the Klan changed its language and adjusted its strategy? Click the link in my bio to support Civics for the People. The more informed we are, the more we can exercise the power we already have. There are those of us who have been sounding the alarm for a while now. Maybe this is the season we take a different more direct approach to confronting the issues of today. Play time is over. Share if you care 🦾

Early voting starts tomorrow in Louisiana. Jeff KLandry has five constitutional amendments on the ballot. If you want to send him a message right now, meet him at the ballot box and vote down all five. Let the legislators know we see them and will respond accordingly. This is how the People push back. This is how voters remind politicians that power still belongs to the People. You don’t have to wait for the next governor’s race to be heard. You can speak this week. Every Black voter in Louisiana, every working person, every person tired of politicians using power against the people should show up and vote No on All 5. Let him know Louisiana is watching. Let him know every action has a response. Remind them that the people still have a voice. You may be governor today, but unchecked power has an expiration date. Early vote. Vote all five down. Send the message now. Thank you @joyannreid for always leaning in. Support Civics for the People at the link in my bio. Share if you care 🦾

Joined @rolandsmartin last night to talk about how to respond to the racist actions of Gov. Jeff Landry. Now is the time to put BTA on all 5 Constitutional Amendments. Now is the time for states to pay a economic price for being racist. Share if you care 🦾

This is real life in 2026, for all the people who say it’s not about race. “Gary, why you always talking about race?” Because America keeps using politics and policy to screw over Black people. Black members of Congress are often the ones fighting hardest to protect benefits and programs because they understand the need firsthand. Yesterday, Black voters were preparing to elect a Black member of Congress again. Today, they signed papers to cancel that part of the election until they can draw a new map where a white candidate has a better chance to win. That’s why we talk about race. Because they keep making it part of the story. Share if you care 🦾

Today at 6p at Louisiana Leadership Institute. Pull up.

Mr. Hug-a-Thug is Gov. Race Bait today. Some of y’all seemed to think he had a point the other day. Jeff Landry responded to the Supreme Court decision striking down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district by saying the race baiting can end now. In other words, Black people seeking fair representation are being labeled as race baiting. Louisiana has a long history of stripping Black political power. We also have a long history of resistance. If you’re in or around Baton Rouge, pull up tomorrow for the community meeting at Louisiana Leadership Institute. Click the link in my bio to support Summer Sessions of Civics for the People as we educate and mobilize the people. Play time is over. Find and fund the fighters, because fighting back is the only option. Share if you care 🦾

Pull up on us Thursday to find out what’s on the ballot. Early voting starts this Saturday May 2nd. Text this to 10 people tell them pull up and get informed.

Pull up on us Thursday before early voting starts THIS Saturday May 2nd. @geno_1911 and I will be discussing all 5 Constitutional Amendments that are on the ballot. We will also be discussing the impact of the proposed St. George School District, joined by School Board Members @shashonnies, @dadrius.lanus, and @vote4clifflewis2022. Pull up at Louisiana Leadership Institute Thursday April 30th at 6pm.