Three weeks after she announced that she had terminal lung cancer, Julia Carson passed away at age 69. She died in her Indianapolis home this morning.

More to probably come from Abdul . . .

UPDATE: 12:17 PM

“Julia Carson, the first black and first woman to represent Indianapolis in Congress, died early Saturday morning. She was 69. Carson announced last month that she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and that she would not run next year for a seventh term. Carson was first elected to Congress in 1996 following service in the Indiana State Legislature and with Center Township. She championed children’s issues, women’s rights and efforts to reduce homelessness and was a staunch opponent of the war in Iraq. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Who may fill the now vacant seat for Indiana’s 7th Congressional District? Tune in for a special report on the life and career of Julia Carson at 2:00pm this afternoon, hosted by Abdul Hakim-Shabazz. Abdul in the Morning will have more analysis Monday on Newstalk 1430-AM, WXNT.”

Posted: 12|15|07 at 9:54 am by Indiana Barrister
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