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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued a statement on the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) drinking water shutoff:
The Congressional Black Caucus is pleased to introduce the Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, an omnibus piece of legislation that addresses a wide range of issues, from comprehensive criminal justice reform to policies that promote economic empowerment. The Jobs and Justice Act proposes bold solutions to address generations of social and economic inequities and injustices.
Detroit, MI. – “Today, the Queen of Soul has left this world; but her life and legacy has left us all with something we can truly feel. Aretha Franklin was soul personified and she gave us the gift of her voice, her truth and her unapologetic passion to demand compassion, love and R-E-S-P-E-C-T for women everywhere.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lawrence announces three funding opportunities for the State of Michigan relating to infrastructure investments: the (1) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program, (2) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program, and (3) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, marking the 53rd anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid being signed into law on July 30, 1965, Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to request information on the Department’s efforts to close the digital divide and ensure every student has access to affordable broadband internet in school and at home regardless of socio-economic status:
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence made the following statement on the US Ecology permit expansion application to increase storage capacity of hazardous waste in Michigan’s 14th district.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, all four Democratic Members of Congress – Representatives Sandy Levin, Dan Kildee, Debbie Dingell, and Brenda Lawrence – issued the following joint statement:
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence released the following statement today after President Trump’s meeting and press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court:
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The small role Congress currently plays in policy for autonomous vehicle technology could eventually slow, or impede, progress for states and firms testing such systems, a key House transportation authorizer warned on Sept. 5. “All the technology is ready.
The Queen of Soul started her life and career in church and she was given a homegoing service in church—and what a service it was. Thousands turned out for the funeral which capped several days of activities in honor of Aretha Lorraine Franklin. The funeral was held at Greater Grace Temple. The church sanctuary was a mix of the high and the mighty and the meek and humble.
From left, P. Hoffa, Debbie Dingell, Mayor Duggan, Brenda Lawrence, Debbie Stabenow and Governor nominee Gretchen Whitmer pose for a photo before the kickoff of Detroit’s Labor Day Parade.
Speakers at Aretha Franklin’s funeral took the opportunity to demand respect for black America. Amid the gospel, personal reflections and grief were calls to register and turn out to vote in November’s midterm elections. Many African-Americans were upset when US President Donald Trump referred to Franklin as “someone who worked for me” upon her death.
U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence, speaking at Aretha Franklin's funeral, said the Queen of Soul taught women valuable lessons throughout her life. "There are so many accolades and amazing accomplishments that Aretha Franklin has received throughout her life," Lawrence said. "I want to talk about a gift she gave me. I want to talk to every woman in this room.
Aretha Franklin was laid to rest Friday following a funeral in Detroit, the city she called home for most of her life. The 10 a.m. service, originally set to conclude at 3 p.m., ran more than two and a half hours behind schedule and was broadcast on TV and streamed live online. Below, are updates from the service: In the early 2000s, Rep.
Barack and Michelle Obama did not attend the Friday funeral of Aretha Franklin in Detroit, but called her "one of a kind" in a statement read by the Rev. Al Sharpton. “From a young age, Aretha Franklin rocked the world of anyone who had the pleasure of hearing her voice," the former president and first lady said in a message delivered on stage at Greater Grace Temple.
Soon after the doors closed Tuesday for the first public viewing for Aretha Franklin, more than 700 mourners gathered to offer another farewell. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members hosted a memorial service at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to commemorate the singer.
Tickets to the free Aretha Franklin tribute concert sold out within five minutes of becoming available, marking the first event in a series of week-long tributes, concerts, and visitations culminating in the Queen of Soul's funeral. Fans can pay their respects to Franklin while she lies in the Charlies H.
It took 42 years for the United States to ratify the 19th Amendment, enshrining a woman’s right to vote. Between the time it was first introduced to Congress in 1878 and when it actually became law in 1920, the Panama Canal was built, nine states joined the union and World War I occurred.