How Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee uplifted women of color 

Colleagues are remembering Texas Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for her determination to fight for her constituents, especially women of color.

Jackson Lee died on Friday after revealing last month she had pancreatic cancer.

Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with Rep. Al Green of Texas about her life and legacy.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.