Civil Rights Attorney and Special Needs Network Founder & President Areva Martin Statement on the Passing of Sheila Jackson Lee
20 July 2024 - 5:59PM
America’s leading civil rights attorney and Special Needs Network
Founder and President Areva Martin issued the following statement
on the passing of Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic
congresswoman and advocate:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Congresswoman Sheila
Jackson Lee, a tireless advocate for social justice and a fierce
champion of reparations. Congresswoman Jackson Lee's unwavering
commitment to civil rights and equality has left an indelible mark
on our nation and the hearts of all who had the privilege to know
her and work alongside her.
I had the distinct honor and privilege of collaborating with
Congresswoman Jackson Lee on the critical issue of reparations.
Together, we shared the stage at a national Town Hall on
reparations in December 2022 in Evanston, Illinois, where her
passion and dedication to justice were palpable and inspiring. Her
leadership in the passage of HR 40, the bill in Congress addressing
reparations, was a testament to her relentless pursuit of equity
for African Americans and her belief in rectifying historical
injustices.
Congresswoman Jackson Lee's legacy is one of courage,
resilience, and an unyielding commitment to fighting for the rights
of the marginalized. Her work has paved the way for future
generations to continue the fight for justice and equality. At the
Special Needs Network, we will honor her memory by continuing to
advocate for the causes she championed and strive to make her
vision of a just and equitable society a reality.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all
who mourn this tremendous loss. Sheila Jackson Lee's spirit will
live on through the many lives she touched and the significant
progress she made in the fight for social justice.”
Sheila Jackson Lee passed away at the age of 74. For more
information, contact communications@snnla.org.
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Special Needs Network, Inc. is a nonprofit
grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and
other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We
recognize the intersectionality of individuals with disabilities
and that their fight for disability rights is inextricably tied to
the fight for racial justice and the civil rights of all
people.
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