Crowds of friends, family members and politicians gathered at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Saturday to memorialize the life of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver — the first Black woman to lead New Jersey's state Assembly and win statewide office.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Crowds of friends, family and leading New Jersey politicians gathered at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Saturday to memorialize the life of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver — a trailblazing political leader who became the first Black woman to lead New Jersey's state Assembly and win statewide office.
One after another, speakers took to the altar to share their memories of Oliver, who died of an undisclosed illness on Aug. 1. As lieutenant governor, Oliver advocated for affordable housing and local government services. And as acting governor, she signed bills into law that created protections for workers and young people. She wasThe Rev. Al Sharpton described her as a powerful leader who uplifted her constituents.
“I’m absolutely a Jersey girl — and I don’t pump gas,” said Oliver at the start of the video, which was met with cheering and laughter from attendees .
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