New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, a pioneer for black women in politics, has died at the age of 71.
Ms. Oliver’s death was announced on Aug. 1 by her family through the office of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Dies at 71
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, a pioneer for black women in politics, has died at the age of 71.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver speaks during a news conference announcing pollution lawsuits filed by the state in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 1, 2018. Julio Cortez/AP Photo
Ross Muscato
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