"I became an immigrant, civil and human rights advocate, then the first South Asian elected to the Washington State Legislature and the only woman of color in the Washington State Senate, and then was elected in 2016 to the United States Congress."
- Pramila JayapalPramila Jayapal is a strong advocate for social justice and human rights. She was born in India and grew up there until she was a teenager before moving to the US as a young adult. Her transformation from an immigrant to one of Washington state's most powerful politicians is truly remarkable. Jayapa…