Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, it is always an honor to appear here on the House floor, especially following colleagues giving an important address. I was saddened to see what seemed, in fact, to be a huge step backwards in racial relations. ``California State University Debuts Segregated Housing for Black Students.'' ``California State University Los Angeles recently debuted segregated housing for Black students, a move intended to protect them from `microaggressions,' according to the College Fix. ``Last year, Cal State L.A.'s Black Student Union wrote a letter to the university's president outlining a series of demands, including the `creation and financial support of a CSLA housing space delegated for Black students and a full time Resident Director who can cater to the needs of Black students.' `` `Many Black CSLA students cannot afford to live in Alhambra or the surrounding area with the high prices of rent. A CSLA housing space delegated for Black students would provide a cheaper alternative housing solution for Black students. This space would also serve as a safe space for Black CSLA students to congregate, connect and learn from each other,' the letter stated.…”