Sheila Jackson Lee: US rep. behind Juneteenth holiday dies
Jackson Lee was affectionately known as "Congresswoman" by her Texas constituents. "Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas,
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, Who Had Pancreatic Cancer, Has Died
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead efforts to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies
U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was known by many in Houston for her hard work and public service, passed away at the age of 74.
Sheila Jackson Lee, U.S. House member for nearly 30 years, dies
Sheila Jackson Lee, a member of the U.S. House serving Houston for nearly 30 years, has died, her family announced Friday. She was 74.
Sheila Jackson Lee, longtime Texas congresswoman, dies at 74
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died, her office announced Friday evening. She was 74 years old
After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November
To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district.
Biden praises longtime US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who died of cancer
President Joe Biden is calling longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas “a towering figure in our politics.” Jackson Lee died Friday night in
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Milwaukee teenager killed after Juneteenth event in Washington Park identified
Thornton Jr., according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. Thornton was shot and killed at the park following ...
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On Juneteenth, a journalist honors ancestor at ceremony for Black soldiers who served in Civil War
I held off until the sun came up. This Juneteenth I returned to the memorial to honor him and all who served our country, one that spent its first two centuries seeing most of its Black people as ...
Staten Island’s Best Dressed: Stunning photos from 5 Juneteenth events
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Featured in this week’s Staten Island’s Best Dressed are photos from five Juneteenth celebrations with ...
Port St. Lucie council disses Juneteenth; free trees in Vero Beach; Florida schools solid
Letters: Should Port St. Lucie City Council hold Juneteenth celebration? Pelican Island Audubon offers free trees in Vero ...
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Black Republican 'disgusted' by criticism over speaking at Juneteenth event: ‘They did not consider me Black’
A Summit, New Jersey councilman denounced critics at a city council meeting, "disgusted" at the pushback he got from being invited to speak at the city's Juneteenth event because of his ...
Juneteenth celebrates Black freedom. Why was Tacoma event marred by militarized cops? | Opinion
At Tacoma’s Juneteenth celebration at Stewart Heights Park, attendees were treated to an array of vendors, performers, ...
Man charged in connection to mass shooting at Oakland Juneteenth celebration
A 23-year-old Oakland man has been charged in connection with a mass shooting that wounded 14 at a Juneteenth celebration ...
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Hidden messages connect colorful quilts to history at growing Camden Juneteenth event
CAMDEN − Since its humble beginnings in 2006, Betty Anderson's annual Juneteenth celebration in Camden continues to grow.
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Stanford honors Juneteenth with forums, food and films
Stanford’s Juneteenth Committee hosted a vibrant array of events last month including art exhibits, cooking events and ...
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City reaches settlement with firefighter following party that he says mocked Juneteenth
The City of Rochester has reached a settlement with a firefighter who said his captain took him to a party that mocked ...
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Brooklyn Park City Council celebrates Juneteenth, welcomes new employees
On June 10, 2024, the Brooklyn’s Park City Council meeting featured the Juneteenth and Dr. Yang Dao proclamations, a censure ...
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Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott Praise Late Democrat Who Led Juneteenth Push, “Tireless”
Calling the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee "a proud Texan and a tireless advocate for the people of Houston," ...