“Twenty years after we established the initial framework for the Global Fund, it has become a powerful force for change within the global health infrastructure, saving...
“Ying will always hold a special place in my heart, our community and the planet. Her life will be remembered as one of love, passion, compassion,...
Congresswoman Lee was inspired by her predecessor, Congressman Ron Dellums, to establish the framework for the Global Fund. She worked closely with Republican Congressman Jim Leach...
California District 13 Rep. Barbara Lee, who voted for the bill, also stated it was “a key step forward in House Democrats’ fight against the right-wing...
Late last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back by signing two pieces of new legislation intended to strengthen the state’s hardline position on possessing firearms in...
Independence and liberty for all were not achieved in 1776. Instead, it’s taking centuries to realize true freedom — for Black people, women, LGBTQ+ communities, and...
“The bipartisan Senate framework on gun reform legislation is a crucial first step. This legislation will make critical investments in mental health resources, school safety, and...
“The June 7 primary election was another demonstration of the consistency of Black Women in the political process,” said Kellie Todd, founding convener of the Black...
Love's interest in becoming a teacher began at an early age. She wanted to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather, Andrew A. Williams, who was...
“Two years ago, George Floyd’s brutal murder at the hands of law enforcement swept the nation. His life was taken from him by a broken, racist...
Said Council President Sheng Thao: “The passage of this resolution makes Oakland the first City in California to declare itself a Sanctuary City for Abortion Access...
California’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representative will have 52 members in the next Congress. While it is the still the largest delegation, one seat...
“Here in the East Bay, access to high-speed internet is a matter of racial justice and equity,” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13). “This became especially clear...
Rev. Dr. Gillette O. James’ patience and foresight helped individuals to discern their calling to the ministry. Some became pastors because they were properly trained, tutored...
“There has never been a more important time for Congress to step up and protect the right to an abortion,” said U.S. Rep. Lee, co-chair of the...
The more senior you are, the more power your state has. In the Senate, where every state, regardless of size, has two votes each, those two...
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives on Monday to honor Mrs. Daisy Murray, a San Leandro resident, upon her...
Lee is one of few members of Congress to have delivered remarks on behalf of the United States at the General Assembly.
Dated March 25, 2022, the letter read: “We support your strategic response to Russia so far, and we look forward to continuing to work with you...
Recognizing the significance of the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program to the communities we serve, the collective is acting to make sure communities are aware of...
In my district in California’s East Bay, the American Rescue Plan has been transformative, especially its expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Families in my district...
CBC members Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations; Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus;...
“Like other agencies, BART has been hit hard during the pandemic, and these funds will go a long way to protect the BART workers who make...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chair of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, and Senator Elizabeth Warren...
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...