BLACK HISTORY: 7 Things about Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

1. PERSONAL: One of my inspirations especially back in college, where i majored in political science and had the opportunity to intern on the Hill and meet her in person. She was the intelligent, beautiful spirit, and passionate advocate that I imagined her to be...and then some.
2. IN CONGRESS: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is serving her seventh term as a member of the United States House of Representatives. She represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas. Serves on the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs.
3. BEFORE CONGRESS: Before her election to Congress, Congresswoman Jackson Lee served two terms as one of the first African American women At-Large members of the Houston City Council, where she chaired the first Human Relations Committee, along with the Airport and Cable Committees. Prior to her Council service, she was an Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Houston.
4. HONORS: Congresswoman Jackson Lee has been hailed by Ebony magazine as one of the "100 Most Fascinating Black Women of the 20th Century." "Congressional Quarterly" named Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as one of the 50 most effective Members of Congress. "U.S. News and World Report" named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the House of Representatives. And the "Houston Chronicle" named Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as one of the most influential and prolific legislators on Capitol Hill.
5. ULTIMATE SUCCESS: Congresswoman Jackson Lee is married to Dr. Elwyn C. Lee, who holds a dual position of Vice Chancellor and Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Houston System and the University of Houston, respectively. They have two children Erica, who is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and Duke University, and Jason, who is a third year student at Harvard University.
6. HIGHLIGHT: Despite claim by certain presidential candidates that they 'spoke' out against the war, Sheila was not only the FIRST to SPEAK OUT against the war, she ACTUALLY VOTED against it.
7. LEARN MORE: http://jacksonlee.house.gov/