Prior to representing the 2nd District , Burke served as Vice-Chairperson of the 1972 Democratic National Convention ( she was the first African-American and the first woman of color to hold that position , and presided for about fourteen hours when the chair left the convention on its last day ) , represented the 4th District ( 1979 – 80 ) , was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives initially representing portions of Los Angeles ( 1973 – 79 ) , and was a member of the California State Assembly representing Los Angeles ' 63rd District ( 1966 – 1972 ) . Many of her early legislative efforts centered around juvenile issues and limiting garnishment of wages
1972 Democratic National Convention
1972 Democratic National Convention
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke