WASHINGTON — Today, Hip Hop Caucus Executive Vice President, Campaigns and Advocacy, Tanya Clay House issued the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court decision in the Louisiana case of racial gerrymandering:

“Hip Hop Caucus applauds the United States Supreme Court’s decision dismissing the state of Louisiana’s appeal to avoid redrawing its congressional maps that dilute the power of Black voters. This Supreme Court decision remands the Louisiana case back to the 5th Circuit of Appeals, paves the way for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana, and reaffirms the Supreme Court’s  Allen v. Milligan decision to uphold voting rights and prohibit racial gerrymandering. 

The Allen v. Milligan, ruling maintained that the Voting Rights Act continues to protect the ability of minority voters to  elect candidates of their choice in states where voting is racially polarized, like Louisiana, and where the Black population is intentionally underrepresented. Louisiana has six congressional districts and a Black population of 33 percent, yet only one Black congressional district. Math tells us that that should not be the case. 

Hip Hop Caucus supports redrawing Louisiana’s congressional maps to allow for fair representation and we will continue to fight against gerrymandering and other racialized threats to our democracy.”

About Hip Hop Caucus 

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

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