KLCC's Barbara Dellenback speaks with former Oregon U.S. Representative Elizabeth Furse of Portland.
Representative Furse passed away on April 18, 2021. This conversation took place in January of 2021.
Furse was the first African-born member of Congress. Her life as an activist began with anti-apartheid work in her native South Africa. She and Barbara talk about Furse's work for social justice and tribal rights. Furse served three terms from Oregon's First Congressional District.