Kendrick Sampson Instagram – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee represented Houston since I was a baby! Growing up in Houston, she just always was… there. I don’t know a Houston without Shiela Jackson Lee. I had a lot of respect but I also had the privilege (in my head) of claiming her as the homie. I checked on her after her diagnosis and the last thing she texted me was “Staying Strong.” Damn. Then, she also checked on my commitment to uplifting reparations. She said, “We’ll need you in this work.” My answer is still the same: I am and will always be committed to this work.
Thank you for your leadership 🙏🏽 Rest in Power.
#repost @bldpwr : “BLD PWR remembers the legendary life of Rep. Shiela Jackson Lee, who represented TX 18th District (Houston) since 1990- first in Houston City Council, and then in Congress for almost 30 years! Lee championed civil rights and progressive issues including gun control, Medicare for All, reparations and an end to police violence. Her advocacy included championing Juneteenth as a federal holiday and to her hallmark campaign for HR 40: legislation to establish a commission to research reparations proposals for African-Americans.
Her career is an example of how dedicated politicians can honor and represent the interests of their community and fight for justice. Lee understood the role reparations plays in healing our communities and dismantling the remaining structures of slavery like police violence and voter suppression. As only one of two people to ever lie in state in the rotunda, her legacy is sealed as a legendary Houston lawmaker. It shows the power of never taking no for an answer. BLD PWR honors Lee by continuing her fight for reparations. ✊🏽 #sheilajacksonlee @repjacksonlee “ | Posted on 31/Jul/2024 06:49:01
