Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Archives - DefenderNetwork.com

Houston Africa Day celebrations highlight District 18 legacy of U.S-Africa relations

by Laura OnyenehoMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Houston Africa Day will honor the legacy of the late Sheila Jackson Lee and Sylvester Turner.

Houston City Council renames IAH Terminal E in honor of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

by Tannistha SinhaApril 16, 2025April 17, 2025

Houston leaders demand Abbott call for 18th Congressional District special election

by Tannistha SinhaApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

New community facility named after Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

by Tannistha SinhaMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Congressman Sylvester Turner sworn into office to represent 18th Congressional District

by Tannistha SinhaJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

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Houston Community members talk food insecurity during holiday season

by Laura OnyenehoJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

The centerfold/in-depth feature, highlighting Houston professionals who embrace their Black hair, was one of our most popular editions.

2024 Year in Review

Defender Centerfold Series: Insightful Stories for the Houston Black Community

by ReShonda TateDecember 25, 2024December 25, 2024

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Spring ISD honors late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with center renaming

by Laura OnyenehoSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Erica Lee Carter announces run to finish her mother’s District 18 congressional term

by Aswad WalkerAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Dixon announces run for interim District 18 seat, clarifies full-term endorsement

by Aswad WalkerAugust 10, 2024August 12, 2024