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Breaking: Longtime Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Passes Away
Advocate for Black Americans Succumbs to Illness at 74
Jackson Lee Led Efforts to Combat Domestic Violence, Recognize Juneteenth
WEB Sheila Jackson Lee, a prominent Democratic congresswoman from Texas, passed away on Friday night at the age of 74. A tireless advocate for Black Americans, Jackson Lee left a lasting legacy in Congress, where she championed issues such as domestic violence prevention and recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Lillie Conley, Jackson Lee's chief of staff, confirmed the congresswoman's passing in Houston. Jackson Lee had been battling pancreatic cancer.
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