Vice President Kamala Harris is set to deliver a eulogy for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at a North Houston church on Thursday, marking the culmination of days of memorials for the esteemed Democratic lawmaker. Jackson Lee, who represented her Texas district for nearly three decades, was a trailblazer in Congress, particularly as one of the most prominent Black women in the political arena.
Known for her advocacy on various social justice issues, Jackson Lee played a pivotal role in federal initiatives to combat domestic violence and secure national recognition for Juneteenth as a holiday. Her passing at the age of 74 on July 19, following a battle with pancreatic cancer, was met with an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and leaders across the nation.
