Thank you for sharing that. Mary Rose Oakar’s passing marks the end of a significant chapter in American political history. As one of the first Arab American women elected to the U.S.

Thank you for sharing that. Mary Rose Oakar’s passing marks the end of a significant chapter in American political history. As one of the first Arab American women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, her 16-year tenure in Congress was marked by fierce advocacy for women’s rights, economic equality, and representation for underrepresented communities.

Her legacy lives on not only in the legislation she supported but also in the many women and minority leaders she inspired to pursue public service. Oakar’s work helped shape a more inclusive political landscape, and she will be remembered for her courage, conviction, and deep commitment to her constituents.