Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
Social justice
|
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Nebraska–_Lincoln
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Nebraska's_Black_History_Month_Hall_of_Fame
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1937-07-10
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Omaha,_Nebraska,_USA
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I am not afraid of the truth."
" I will not be silenced." " You can’t be a good leader if you’re not a good listener." |
| gptkbp:full_name |
Ernest William Chambers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ernie Chambers
|
| gptkbp:image |
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/ Ernie_ Chambers.jpg/220px-Ernie_ Chambers.jpg
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkb:Malcolm_X |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Longest-serving state senator in Nebraska history
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
Advocated for women's rights
Advocated for climate action Advocated for education reform Supported mental health initiatives Advocated for veterans' services Supported LGBTQ+ rights Supported criminal justice reform Supported labor rights Supported public health initiatives Advocated for education funding Supported gun control measures Supported small business development Advocated for healthcare access Supported arts funding Promoted community engagement Advocated for public transportation Promoted youth programs Promoted community policing Supported anti-discrimination laws Fought against systemic racism Opposed the death penalty Opposed voter ID laws Promoted affordable housing Promoted racial equity initiatives Introduced bills on criminal justice reform Fought for civil liberties Fought for environmental justice Fought for immigrant rights Promoted economic equity Promoted restorative justice. |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Civil rights advocacy
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:lawyer
|
| gptkbp:political_career |
Started in 1971
Retired in 2021 Returned to the legislature in 2013 |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
Progressivism
|
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:position_held |
Nebraska State Senator
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Omaha,_Nebraska,_USA
|
| gptkbp:signature |
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/ Ernie_ Chambers_signature.svg/220px-Ernie_ Chambers_signature.svg.png
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Darlene_Chambers
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2021 |
| gptkbp:term_start |
gptkb:1971
gptkb:2013 |
| gptkbp:website |
http://www.erniechambers.com
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:University_of_Nebraska
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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