Actually, Republicans are gerrymandering to return to the 1950's.

Author: conorlarkin (22669 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:17 am on May 21, 2026

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Per AI, a breakdown of the total Black representation (including voting members and delegates) by selected years and congressional session

1870–1877 (Reconstruction): Peak of 7 Black Representatives
1901-–1928: 0 Black Representatives
1929 (71st Congress): 1 Representative (Oscar De Priest)
1945 (79th Congress): 2 Representatives
1965 (89th Congress): 5 Representatives
1971 (92nd Congress): 13 Representatives (when the Congressional Black Caucus was founded)
1991 (102nd Congress): 26 Representatives
2001 (107th Congress): 39 Representatives
2011 (112nd Congress): 44 Representatives
2021 (117th Congress): 59 Representatives
2023 (118th Congress): 60 Representatives
2025–Present (119th Congress): 63 Representatives

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Replies to: “Actually, Republicans are gerrymandering to return to the 1950's.”

NAACP calling on Black players to boycott SEC schools - Chris94 - 6:45pm 5/20/26 (26) [View All]
- The old grift ain’t working “no mo.” [NT] [LINK] - Curly1918 - 1:08am 5/21/26
- What are the reasons? - iairishcheeks - 11:39pm 5/20/26
- Anything to win power - the Left Democratic Party. Donˋt let our son get an education for free….. [NT] - jamie - 10:19pm 5/20/26
  - Let our son go to the Big Ten. Or ND. [NT] - Chris94 - 2:03am 5/21/26
    - Democrats arguing for a return to the 1950's. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 2:43am 5/21/26
      - Actually, Republicans are gerrymandering to return to the 1950's. - conorlarkin - 8:17am 5/21/26
- The SEC didn’t make the ruling & they don’t control voting districts. [NT] - LanceManion - 8:04pm 5/20/26
  - Who cares. Screw LSU and UGA and the rest. [NT] - Chris94 - 2:02am 5/21/26
- In Memphis, the Court's Callais ruling will likely lead to a black women replacing a white man - Nigel Tufnel - 7:53pm 5/20/26
- I’m sure that is going to have a huge impact on kids. If one kid doesn’t take - TampaIrish - 7:40pm 5/20/26
  - “Boy … football is king here. Go score some touchdowns. We’ll take care of you.” - conorlarkin - 7:57pm 5/20/26
    - Said no modern coach ever. Practice what you preach. - Hensou - 8:44pm 5/20/26
    - You liberals love to keep the brother down. Keep em poor so they can work for you white - TampaIrish - 8:04pm 5/20/26
      - Ridiculous! [NT] - jimbasil - 9:27pm 5/20/26
- The NCAAP isn't taking a paycut. The players will. - Hensou - 7:24pm 5/20/26
- The NCAAP is as relevant today as 8 tracks... if anyone even remembers either. - Curly1918 - 7:09pm 5/20/26
  - If anyone can speak for today’s 18-year-old Black athlete, it’s you [NT] - Chris94 - 7:15pm 5/20/26
    - This opinion does not require anything more than reading the sports pages... with common sense. [NT] - Curly1918 - 8:55pm 5/20/26
    - So you and NAACP are willing to use black athletes to make a political point? These kids - TampaIrish - 7:55pm 5/20/26
      - If it hurts LSU, I’m fine with it. [NT] - Chris94 - 8:35pm 5/20/26
        
        It’s hurts the kids but you don’t care about them. You just want to try to get Trump no matter how - TampaIrish - 8:37pm 5/20/26
        
        No it doesn’t fucktard. They can play elsewhere. [NT] - Chris94 - 2:01am 5/21/26
        
        Oh I touched a nerve. Maybe they really wanted to play in the SEC and get paid? Everyone’s life - TampaIrish - 2:13am 5/21/26
- Love this! Let’s hope the athletes show some courage. [NT] - conorlarkin - 7:01pm 5/20/26
  - Please let me know if this NAACP request has any affect besides causing Chris94 to post here. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 8:58pm 5/20/26
    - The Dem left destroys everything it touches. They don't create or build. Only destroy. [NT] - ELP - 10:44pm 5/20/26

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