Congresswoman Barbara Lee Honored at ASUC Berkeley Event to Promote Civic Engagement

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Honored at ASUC Berkeley Event to Promote Civic Engagement

Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) on Thursday was honored at an event hosted by the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) (UC Berkeley Student Government). The event centered around promoting civic engagement among young people and inspire them to be public servants and vote.

In her remarks, Congresswoman Lee shared her experience as a student fighting in the civil rights movement and when Shirley Chisholm inspired her to vote. She also spoke about her time as President of the Black Student Union at Mills College.

"When I was a young student, although I was active in my community, I did not want to engage in politics because no one was offering a real vision for the country that I felt included me. Despite that, while President of the Black Student Union, I asked Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm to speak at Mills College. As she spoke, I finally heard policies that spoke to me and my community. From there, I registered to vote, went to Miami as a Shirley Chisholm delegate, and the rest is history," said Congresswoman Lee.

"Our young people are our future. It was an honor to join ASUC at Berkeley to share stories, promote civic engagement, and be recognized by this group of incredible young people. With weeks to go before Election Day, I hope they all get out to the polls and get involved in their future and their community, as I did when I was their age."

For pictures of the event, click here.