While a student at Kent State University, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today she’s a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio.
During her visit to Kent State University at Stark on March 14, Congresswoman Sykes talked about the power of a public education that’s affordable and close to home.