Keep this Sky Dancing Woman in your Heart!

U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones has been admitted to a Cleveland-area hospital, a spokesman said early Wednesday after having suffered an aneurysm.  The 58-year-old Tubbs Jones became the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress when she was elected in 1998.  She has been one of Senator Clinton’s most loyal and outspoken supporters. She is an outspoken feminist and activist for civil rights.

Tubbs Jones is expected to speak at the launch of WomenCount.org with Senator Hillary Clinton on August 26, 2008 in Denver.

Please keep this wonderful woman and representative of the people in your thoughts and prayers!!

UPDATE:  This beautiful woman died at 6:12 pm today.  We extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends, the people she represented, and those of us that know we have lost a great leader and woman.

stephanie was a great friend to new orleans … here’s a picture of her in the french quarter during the BSC national championships this year.

UPDATE AGAIN:  Beautiful Tribute for a Beautiful Woman by Geeklove and Guilda