The late Ms. Jackson Lee speaks on the House floor in advance of the passage of Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
diversity as its strength to form a more perfect union. My work to establish a Juneteenth Federal holiday began in 2013, when I introduced my first Juneteenth Resolution recognizing the day’s ...
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and ...
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas who was a leading voice for racial justice and progressive causes ...
The City of Summit held a Juneteenth celebration event on June 19th, a practice recently adopted by cities across the country since the day became a federal holiday. Boyer received an invitation ...
The Houston-area congresswoman, a Democrat, helped establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday and spoke out about police brutality.
If you think it’s strange that we celebrate Independence Day with both a federal and a state holiday but only have a federal holiday for Juneteenth, you’re right. Ending the legal ...
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who played a pivotal role in federal efforts to protect women from domestic ...
Longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and ...
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, tireless fighter for Black Americans who led the establishment of Juneteenth as a national holiday, dies at 74 after battle with cancerThe nation mourns the loss of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away at 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for her tireless advocacy for Black Americans and a formidable ...
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