Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee of California has always stood apart. She was the first Black student to integrate her Southern ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCTOBER 26: Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., poses for a portrait at the Capitol in Washington on October 26, 2023.(Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/For The Washington Post via Getty Images ...

The longtime lawmaker has held numerous private meetings with city officials about the issues affecting Oakland, from the ...

Calif., shares memories of former President Jimmy Carter after his passing, including attending his Sunday School classes and his fight against racism.

As the political landscape in Oakland shifts, California Rep. Barbara Lee has announced her consideration for a run for mayor ...

Barbara Lee. The 78-year-old California lawmaker counts ... establishing a tribute U.S. postal stamp, and having a portrait of Chisholm hung in the walls of Congress. Most recently, Lee led ...