Louie Gohmert: “It is always an honor to appear here on the House floor, especially following colleagues giving an important address. I…”

“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.…”