Rep. Diana DeGette, a longtime U.S. Congresswoman representing Colorado’s 1st district since 1997, addressed several issues in recent social media posts, ranging from remembrance of the Holocaust to reactions following an attack on a fellow lawmaker and the passing of a prominent Denver community figure.
On January 27, 2026, DeGette marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a call to action: “On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jews who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters of recent history.
Today, and every day, we must recommit to continuing the fight against antisemitism and hate – whether here in the U.S. or”.
The following day, January 28, DeGette commented on an incident involving Rep. Ilhan Omar: “I’m relieved that my friend @Ilhan is unharmed after being attacked at a town hall last night.
She has a backbone of steel as Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies villainize her at every step. I know she won’t let this incident stop her tireless advocacy on behalf of her district.”
Later that same day, DeGette reflected on the legacy of Jim “Dr. Daddy-O” Walker in Colorado’s Black community: “Colorado has lost a beloved trailblazer. Jim “Dr. Daddy-O” Walker made history as the first Black person to own a radio station west of Kansas City. KDKO AM 1510, “The Soul of the Rockies,” wasn’t just about the music—it was a cornerstone for Denver’s Black community, offering”.
DeGette’s remarks come as part of her ongoing public service career. She succeeded Pat Schroeder in Congress in 1997 and previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997. Born in Tachikawa, Japan in 1957 and currently residing in Denver, DeGette holds degrees from Colorado College (BA) and New York University (JD).
