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Yvonne Brathwaite Burke

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Happy 88th birthday to politician Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American woman to represent the west coast in Congress

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The World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Host Alex Cohen shares how COVID-19 is affecting members of her family and life in Los Angeles.  Later, Alex speaks with someone who paved an unknown road—Representative Yvonne Brathwaite Burke. In 1972, she became the first black woman from California elected to the House and the first member of congress to give birth. Rep. Burke joins the podcast with her daughter, Assemblymember Autumn Burke, who remembers seeing her mom's picture in her school textbook. Lastly, producer Esther Lee gives her take on the coronavirus outbreak and a xenophobic encounter she had in Mexico.   IN THIS EPISODE - Alex's Twitter handle: @alexcoheninla - Washyourlyrics.com   GET IN TOUCH Have an idea for our "News in Haikus" segment, or just want to ask Alex a question? There are three ways to get in touch:  SoCal in 17 Page   On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 Call (424) 209-8764 and leave us a voicemail!

The World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Host Alex Cohen shares how COVID-19 is affecting members of her family and life in Los Angeles.  Later, Alex speaks with someone who paved an unknown road—Representative Yvonne Brathwaite Burke. In 1972, she became the first black woman from California elected to the House and the first member of congress to give birth. Rep. Burke joins the podcast with her daughter, Assemblymember Autumn Burke, who remembers seeing her mom's picture in her school textbook. Lastly, producer Esther Lee gives her take on the coronavirus outbreak and a xenophobic encounter she had in Mexico. IN THIS EPISODE - Alex's Twitter handle: <a href="https://twitter.com/alexcoheninla" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@alexcoheninla</a> - <a href="https://washyourlyrics.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Washyourlyrics.com</a> GET IN TOUCH Have an idea for our "News in Haikus" segment, or just want to ask Alex a question? There are three ways to get in touch: <a href="https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-east/politics/socal-in-17/#feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SoCal in </a><a href="https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-east/politics/socal-in-17/#feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17</a> Page   On Twitter using hashtag #SOCALIN17 Call (424) 209-8764 and leave us a voicemail!

Coronavirus Changes Life in LA. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Talks Progress, Women, and 2020.

Today we share some background on Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, the first African American female to represent the west coast in Congress