74-year-old Sheila Jackson Lee, US Representative and social justice advocate, passed away.

Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent American politician, advocate for social justice, women's rights, and civil rights, passed away at 74. Born in New York, she served in the US House of Representatives for nearly three decades, representing a Houston district. Known for her work on Juneteenth as a federal holiday, reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, and her commitment to marginalized communities, she was a key figure in the Democratic Party, serving on influential committees.

July 20, 2024
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