THANKING W. KAMAU BELL FOR HIS GENEROUS DONATION TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS

On 2025-05-08, Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) delivered a floor speech titled "THANKING W. KAMAU BELL FOR HIS GENEROUS DONATION TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS" in the House.

THANKING W. KAMAU BELL FOR HIS GENEROUS DONATION TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 77 (Thursday, May 8, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1925-H1926] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THANKING W. KAMAU BELL FOR HIS GENEROUS DONATION TO OAKLAND SCHOOLS (Ms. SIMON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. SIMON. Madam Speaker, today I rise to address the House to celebrate my constituent, W. Kamau Bell, who won ``Celebrity Jeopardy!'' It is a pretty cool thing. Not only did he win ``Celebrity Jeopardy!'' but as a constituent who has lived in my district in Oakland, California, since the 1990s, he has consistently given back philanthropically to young people and underserved communities, again for almost 30 years. After winning ``Celebrity Jeopardy!'' just recently, he gave a million dollars--the full winnings--back to the community, specifically to the school district in Oakland, California. His donation has supported over 200 projects in Oakland schools, including Castlemont High School. Just recently, I visited Castlemont High School and met with these amazing students, who are full of potential. These students are not only the future, [[Page H1926]] they are the now. Many teachers across our school districts, in my district and throughout the country, are going in their own pockets to buy support services for students and their own supplies. Kamau's philanthropic spirit will reduce that reality for our teachers. I am so proud to call him not only my constituent but a leading voice in the United States. I thank Kamau so much. ____________________