Barbara Lee
Black Women in Politics Kick off Oakland East Bay Democratic Club’s Black History Month Event
Congresswoman Barbara Lee kicked off the Club’s celebration by sharing her memories and reflections about Hon. Shirley Chisholm who died in January of 2005. Since Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, there have only been 20 Black women elected to Congress in the history of this country. According to Lee, Chisholm had deep ties to the Bay Area and had also attended Lee’s victory party when she won her election in 1996.
By Post Staff
On Feb. 5, 2022, the Oakland East Bay Democratic Club kicked off Black History Month with presentations by a trio of Black women.
The meeting started with greetings from Congresswoman Barbara Lee, followed by Assemblywoman Mia Bonta and ended with a report from civil rights attorney Pamela Price on the upcoming Alameda County District Attorney election.
Lee kicked off the Club’s celebration by sharing her memories and reflections about Hon. Shirley Chisholm who died in January of 2005.
Since Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, there have only been 20 Black women elected to Congress in the history of this country. According to Lee, Chisholm had deep ties to the Bay Area and had also attended Lee’s victory party when she won her election in 1996.
Lee also shared information about a video project she has been working on to celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Ralph Bunche who was the first Black person to earn a PhD in political science from an American university in 1934. He became an internationally recognized diplomat who served at the United Nations for decades, successfully handling difficult diplomatic assignments around the world. Bunche was the first Black person or person of African descent to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950.
A committed sponsor of House Resolution 40 (H.R.40), Lee talked about the bill to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the effects of slavery and subsequent racial and economic discrimination against African‑Americans, the impact of these forces on living African‑Americans and make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies.
District 19 State Assemblywoman Mia Bonta. Facebook photo.
California Assemblywoman Mia Bonta followed Lee with a report on the crisis facing the Oakland Unified School District and her efforts to help resolve it. She shared her efforts to pass legislation for re-entry services to help reduce the numbers of people returning to prison. She is also working on legislation to change the California Penal Code to allow public access to police records in civilian review boards.
Alameda County D.A. candidate Pamela Price. Facebook photo.
Civil rights attorney Pamela Price updated the Club on the Alameda County District Attorney election coming up in June 2022. Price noted that the Alameda County Santa Rita Jail is the fifth-largest county jail in the United States, and that a Black person here is 20 times more likely to be incarcerated than a white person. She shared the racial statistics and the explosive increase in the number of Black women incarcerated in California. She also shared statistical data from the Alameda County D.A.’s 2019-2020 budget report.
Price shared the colorful history of civil rights attorney Bob Treuhaft, who ran for District Attorney against J. Francis Coakley in 1966. That race for was the last time prior to Price’s run in 2018 that voters had more than one choice for D.A. In Price’ recounting, she described the close relationships Treuhaft had with the late Supervisor John George and Dr. Maya Angelou.
In fact, his law partner, Doris Brin Walker, worked on the defense team to free Angela Davis in 1972.
As a candidate for D.A. in the June 7 primary, Price also shared some of her proposed solutions to address the racial, gender and economic disparities in the Alameda County criminal justice system, the corruption in the D.A.’s office, and her vision to increase accountability and public safety.
The Oakland East Bay Democratic Club (OEBDC) was founded in the 1940s to establish Black political self‑determination by organizing grassroots coalitions of African Americans.
Today’s Club leaders remain committed to the original vision while maintaining a vibrant multi‑cultural identity and advocating for political engagement of every resident of East Oakland. The Club is one of several legacy clubs chartered by the Alameda County Democratic Party.
Activism
Rep. Barbara Lee Hosts Roundtable on Public Safety, Congratulates AASEG on Oakland Coliseum Deal
Congresswoman Lee’s roundtable united community leaders across her district and strengthened relationships while fostering collaborative solutions to their common challenges. Attendees were city leaders from Alameda, Communities United Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), the Peralta Community College District, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO), Live Free USA, and numerous Oakland community and nonprofit leaders.
By Post Staff
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) hosted a transformative community roundtable at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center on Ninth street. The gathering brought together leaders from various sectors to unite around a shared mission: to address public safety, gun violence prevention, and social justice in the East Bay.
Congresswoman Lee’s roundtable united community leaders across her district and strengthened relationships while fostering collaborative solutions to their common challenges. Attendees were city leaders from Alameda, Communities United Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), the Peralta Community College District, Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO), Live Free USA, and numerous Oakland community and nonprofit leaders.
By connecting leaders from across the East Bay, the roundtable facilitated meaningful dialogue on combating crime and promoting public safety. The event underscored a collective commitment to addressing violence and fostering social justice in the region. The event was hosted by Francis Lan, president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce (OCCC) and Carl Chan, president of Oakland Chinatown Chamber Foundation.
After the roundtable, Congresswoman Lee set up some time to talk to Jonathan Paul Jones from AASEG to congratulate them on the Coliseum deal and express her excitement saying “It’s a major deal and I am excited to see African Americans leading this deal. It’s been long overdue!”
The AASEG Coliseum purchase and development initiative has garnered support from leaders including OCCC and has inspired optimism about the potential for homegrown entrepreneurs and businesspeople to create opportunities and restore the community.
As the momentum for change builds, Oakland stands on the brink of a new era of community empowerment and revitalization. The city’s leaders and citizens are coming together, exemplified by initiatives like Congresswoman Lee’s roundtable and the efforts of AASEG.
It’s time for Oakland to rise above its challenges, embrace its potential, and become a beacon of hope and progress. With unity and determination, Oakland can transform its future and inspire communities everywhere.
Barbara Lee
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “80 years ago, one of the largest invasions in historical warfare—and the start to the end of World War II—took place. Today, we look back to the over 2,400 American lives lost on the beaches of Normandy, remember their stories, and honor their immense bravery.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
“80 years ago, one of the largest invasions in historical warfare—and the start to the end of World War II—took place. Today, we look back to the over 2,400 American lives lost on the beaches of Normandy, remember their stories, and honor their immense bravery.
“My father, Lt. Col. Garvin A. Tutt, was a Buffalo soldier in the 92nd infantry, a racially segregated and Black-only division that was instrumental in the success of Normandy and the Allied advance. Today and every day, I think of him and all of the brave servicemembers who sacrificed for our country, even when our country didn’t love them back.
“D-Day will forever live on in history. May we honor their lives and all who have served by investing in veterans’ health care, economic security, and opportunity when they return home.”
Barbara Lee
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement on Deaths of Humanitarian Aid Volunteers in Gaza
On April 2, a day after an Israeli airstrike erroneously killed seven employees of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a humanitarian organization delivering aid in the Gaza Strip, a statement was release by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12). “This is a devastating and avoidable tragedy. My prayers go to the families and loved ones of the selfless members of the World Central Kitchen team whose lives were lost,” said Lee.
By California Black Media
On April 2, a day after an Israeli airstrike erroneously killed seven employees of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a humanitarian organization delivering aid in the Gaza Strip, a statement was release by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12).
“This is a devastating and avoidable tragedy. My prayers go to the families and loved ones of the selfless members of the World Central Kitchen team whose lives were lost,” said Lee.
The same day, it was confirmed by the organization that the humanitarian aid volunteers were killed in a strike carried out by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Prior to the incident, members of the team had been travelling in two armored vehicles marked with the WCF logo and they had been coordinating their movements with the IDF. The group had successfully delivered 10 tons of humanitarian food in a deconflicted zone when its convoy was struck.
“This is not only an attack against WCK. This is an attack on humanitarian organizations showing up in the direst situations where food is being used as a weapon of war. This is unforgivable,” said Erin Gore, chief executive officer of World Central Kitchen.
The seven victims included a U.S. citizen as well as others from Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Palestine.
Lee has been a vocal advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza and has supported actions by President Joe Biden to airdrop humanitarian aid in the area.
“Far too many civilians have lost their lives as a result of Benjamin Netanyahu’s reprehensible military offensive. The U.S. must join with our allies and demand an immediate, permanent ceasefire – it’s long overdue,” Lee said.
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