"But she was once denied a seat on the federal appeals court because critics said her aims to fulfill the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause constituted bias."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Barbara Lee:
"Lets talk about Constance Baker Motley.Motley was the first Black woman in the US to serve as a federal judge. She helped litigate Brown v. Board of Education, desegregated southern schools, represented Dr. King, & won 9/10 cases she argued before SCOTUS. She was a ."Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"Excited to announce @usmint has started shipping the 2nd edition of the #AmericanWomenQuarters series: Dr. Sally Ride!Dr. Ride was a brilliant physicist & the 1st American woman to soar into space. May her legacy inspire us all to reach for the stars" on March 23Read on Twitter
"I am devastated by the passing of Madeleine Albright. As a refugee, skilled diplomat, 1st female Secretary of State, & champion of democracy, she was a huge inspiration to myself & millions of others.Sending my deepest condolences to her family. May she Rest in Peace." on March 23Read on Twitter
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