Lady Lyda is very proud of her family and their accomplishments.

Mrs. Lyda Lee Williams Saunders Whyte or Lady Lyda, the title bestowed on her by the pastors of the Brooklyn's Bridge Street A.M.E. Church, is a valiant community and church leader.

In her capacity as a church and community leader Lady Lyda has served in various capacities: Twenty-four years as the secretary of the Official Board and Church Conference; secretary for the Senior Citizens Club, Lay Leadership, Church…

I was disturbed by recent reports that there has been renewed violence against Christians in India.

Hindu nationalism is on an out-of-control rampage in India!

Clearly, there is no religious freedom for these Christians in India.

This kind of religious oppression does not deserve American support.

We should take tough measures to ensure that India learns to respect basic human rights.

When her daughter, a professional musician, performed she was adorned in her mother's creations.

I would like you and my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to join me in a standing ovation for Ms. Leotta Howell Gittens.

She is a woman whose passion filled life serves as an example to us all.

Leotta exhibited a true entrepreneurial spirit by continuing her seamstress business, while working full time during the day.