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Eleanor Holmes Norton
U.S. Delegate to the U.N. and former D.C. Council Chairwoman
Washington, D.C., USA
About Eleanor
Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American politician and lawyer. She has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991, representing Washington, D.C. She previously served as the Chairwoman of the D.C. Council from 1999 to 2007. Norton is a prominent advocate for the rights of the District of Columbia and has been a vocal critic of racial inequality. She has also been a strong supporter of social justice movements, including the fight against apartheid.
