Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., has been elected Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 119th Congress. Representing California’s 37th District which covers Los Angeles County, Kamlager-Dove will serve in a pivotal leadership role within the CBC. In a statement released on her website, she […]
(BPRW) Jessie Trice Community Health System Receives a $400,000 Check from Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Funding for Pediatric Mobile Van and Pediatric Dental Mobile Van was received during National Health Center Week (Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – In a significant step toward improving healthcare access for children, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) received a […]
Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Rep. Shiela Jackson Lee(D-Texas) a prominent member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rep. Jackson Lee was 74 years old. Representing Texas’s 18th Congressional District for over three decades, Jackson Lee was a key figure on the House Judiciary Committee from her election in 1995. Jackson Lee […]
Longtime Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has died at age 74. Lee’s family announced her death in a press release on Friday, saying she was a “fierce champion of the people.” “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States […]
(BPRW) Congresswoman Brown Introduces U-FIGHT Act to Promote Early Detection, Treatment, and Research on Uterine Fibroids No coordinated HHS grant program exists for fibroids, which can cause severe pain and significant symptoms (Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced new legislation to encourage a new federal grant program for the detection and treatment […]
Rep. Summer Lee, the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Congress, has moved one step closer to reelection after winning her district’s Democratic primary on Tuesday. For Lee, a prominent progressive in Congress, her race has been framed by her vocal opposition to Israel in its current war in Gaza; her victory […]
U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and California State Senator Steven Bradford (SD-35) were the guests of honor at the 2024 ”Blu and White Ball” in recognition of their accomplishments serving California residents. The Founders’ Day formal gala took place on January 14, 2024 at The Mezz in Los Angeles. The event, which was hosted […]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, celebrated the induction of 12 distinguished individuals into its Alpha Omega Chapter as Honorary Members during a historic ceremony held at Howard University on September 19, 2023. Among these notable figures is Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, a trailblazing leader who has shattered barriers and dedicated her career to advocating for social […]
(BPRW) Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan, and Advocates Pay Tribute to the late Congressman Donald McEachin Climate Action Campaign, the Environmental Defense Fund and Dream.Org Host Gathering (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE) and Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan (VA-4) joined environmental justice leaders, public health advocates, faith leaders, and […]
(BPRW) Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan, and Advocates Pay Tribute to the late Congressman Donald McEachin Climate Action Campaign, the Environmental Defense Fund and Dream.Org Host Gathering (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE) and Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan (VA-4) joined environmental justice leaders, public health advocates, faith leaders, and […]