Ohio Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Dies


Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, died today after suffering from a serious brain aneurysm that put her in the hospital and left her unconscious, medical officials said. 

Jones was the first Black woman to represent the state of Ohio in the House of Representatives. She was in her 5th term representing parts of Cleveland and its suburbs.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones endorsed and campaigned for Senator Hillary Clinton, for this years presidential election. She died at 59 years old. 

My condolences to the Jones family during this sad time.

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