
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit, left), U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), former news anchor and moderator Carmen Harlan, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) discuss current issues, the path to being elected to office, and unifying the country July 21 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Attendees at the fundraiser, organized by Dingell, were able to attend a VIP reception and take a photo with Pelosi, depending on their donation level for the event. The fundraiser was one of several metropolitan Detroit events the congresswomen and Pelosi attended, including the 110th annual NAACP convention July 20 to 24 in Detroit.