Dignitaries at Sheila Jackson Lee’s funeral include Glenda Glover, the Clintons, Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, Kamala Harris

Category: Politics

Leaders and advocates from various sectors will celebrate Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's life at a service on Thursday, featuring reflections from her family and speeches from notable figures.

Keywords: Sheila Jackson Lee, celebration, HBCUs

Source: KPRC Click2Houston

Update At: 8/2/2024

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