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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Speaks on Cancer Diagnosis Amid Run for Re-Election

THE AFRO — The congresswoman has held her congressional seat for 30 years and is running for re-election after a failed attempt to become the mayor of Houston. Many Democrats do not believe her cancer diagnosis will hinder her chances of being re-elected in November. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas-30) stated that Jackson Lee’s recent win in the primary race is evidence that re-election is probable- regardless of the cancer diagnosis.
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By Ashlee Banks | Special to the AFRO

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is looking to once again serve the people of Texas’ 18 District, even though she is currently also fighting pancreatic cancer.

The 74-year-old took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share that she is currently undergoing cancer treatment and will rely on her Democratic colleagues to hold down the fort while she is absent from the U.S. Capitol.

“I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me,” Jackson Lee said in a statement.

“I am committed to working with our Congressional Leadership, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Speaker of House, to serve this nation and be present for votes on legislation that is critical for the prosperity and security of the American people,” the Texas Democrat added.

The congresswoman has held her congressional seat for 30 years and is running for re-election after a failed attempt to become the mayor of Houston. Many Democrats do not believe her cancer diagnosis will hinder her chances of being re-elected in November.

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas-30) stated that Jackson Lee’s recent win in the primary race is evidence that re-election is probable- regardless of the cancer diagnosis.

“She won her primary, it’s a safe Democratic seat. She will win the general election no matter what happens,” said Crockett. “I think that what people need to do is have some compassion and know that this job is hard on all of our bodies…people should focus on praying for the congresswoman.”

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla-19) weighed in with his point of view.

“You come here for a period of time and then you leave. I think that a lot of our members really need to start considering that this is not a career, this is service,” said U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla-19). “This is not against Sheila or anybody else. It’s just a matter of fact that you have to have fresh blood in this place in order to get away from…the old ways.”

The Florida lawmaker added that although he and Jackson Lee have not always seen eye to eye politically, the conservative legislator is praying for her and said he hopes she makes a “full recovery.”

U.S Rep. Jamie Raskin, (D-Md-8) spoke of the congresswoman’s strength and ability to face the challenges ahead of her, while also serving the citizens of her district.

“Sheila Jackson Lee is tough as nails and she’s a great political leader,” said Raskin.“I trust her to make the right decisions for herself and the people she represents.”

Jackson Lee’s recent diagnosis comes more than a decade after the congresswoman announced that she beat her fight against breast cancer. She has asked that her constituents and U.S. citizens keep her and her family in their prayers during this time.

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IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Funk Pioneer Sly Stone Dies at 82

Sly Stone’s musical approach radically reshaped popular music. He transcended genre boundaries and empowered a new generation of artists. The band’s socially conscious message and infectious rhythms sparked a wave of influence, reaching artists as diverse as Miles Davis, George Clinton, Prince, Dr. Dre, and the Roots.

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Sylvester “Sly” Stewart—known to the world as Sly Stone, frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone—has died at the age of 82.

His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home surrounded by loved ones, after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other health complications.

Born March 15, 1943, in Denton, Texas, Stone moved with his family to Vallejo, California, as a child. He began recording gospel music at age 8 with his siblings in a group called the Stewart Four. By his teenage years, he had mastered multiple instruments and was already pioneering racial integration in music—an ethos that would define his career.

In 1966, Sly and his brother Freddie merged their bands to form Sly and the Family Stone, complete with a revolutionary interracial, mixed-gender lineup.

The band quickly became a commercial and cultural force with hits such as “Dance to the Music,” “Everyday People,” and “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”—all penned by Stone himself.

Their album “Stand!” (1969) and live performances—most notably at Woodstock—cemented their reputation, blending soul, funk, rock, gospel, and psychedelia to reflect the optimism and turmoil of their era.

As the 1970s progressed, Stone confronted personal demons. His desire to use music as a response to war, racism, and societal change culminated in the intense album “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” (1971). But drug dependency began to undermine both his health and professional life, leading to erratic behavior and band decline through the early 1980s.

Withdrawn from the public eye for much of the 1990s and early 2000s, Stone staged occasional comebacks. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys in 2017, and captured public attention following the 2023 release of his memoir “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”—published under Questlove’s imprint. He also completed a biographical screenplay and was featured in Questlove’s documentary “Sly Lives!” earlier this year.

His influence endured across generations. Critics and historians repeatedly credit him with perfecting funk and creating a “progressive soul,” shaping a path for racial integration both onstage and in the broader culture.

“Rest in beats Sly Stone,” legendary Public Enemy frontman Chuck D posted on social media with an illustrative drawing of the artist. “We should thank Questlove of the Roots for keeping his fire blazing in this century.”

Emmy-winning entertainment publicist Danny Deraney also paid homage. “Rest easy Sly Stone,” Deraney posted. “You changed music (and me) forever. The time he won over Ed Sullivan’s audience in 1968. Simply magical. Freelance music publicist and Sirius XM host Eric Alper also offered a tribute.

“The funk pioneer who made the world dance, think, and get higher,” Alper wrote of Sly Stone. “His music changed everything—and it still does.”

Sly Stone is survived by three children.

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PRESS ROOM: Clyburn on 10th Anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooting in Charleston

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following video on X, paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the shooting that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015.

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following video on X, paying tribute to the 10^th anniversary of the shooting that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015.

“Over 6 years ago, the House first passed my Enhanced Background Checks Act to close the Charleston Loophole that allowed a white supremacist to obtain the gun he used to murder nine worshipers at Emanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015.

“I’ll never stop fighting to pass this law.”