Press Releases
Two years ago, President Obama unveiled "My Brother's Keeper," a bold initiative to address the challenges faced by boys and young men of color and close opportunity gaps. The announcement came nearly two years to the day after the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin shed a national spotlight on how in too many communities across the nation, boys of color are an endangered species simply because of the color of their skin.
[] - Today, Rep. Frederica S. Wilson joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of March as Women's History Month - a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1987.
"During Women's History Month, we celebrate the successes of America's women throughout our history and the sacrifice of the bold women pioneers who broke down many barriers facing women," Rep. Wilson said.
Responding to the senseless gun violence that is disproportionately impacting Florida's Congressional District 24, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson has appealed to the Department of Justice for program and funding assistance.
Congratulations to Dr. John King, Jr., whom the Senate confirmed today to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary King brings to the position experience at the local, state and federal levels and is deeply committed to ensuring that all children, no matter their zip code or the color of their skin, have equal access to the quality education they deserve. It was a pleasure to welcome Dr. King to my district last month when Miami-Dade County accepted President Obama's My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge.
"Today the Affordable Care Act turns six. Just like food, shelter and a living wage, affordable health care is a necessary lifeline. Thanks to the ACA, 20 million previously uninsured people now have access to affordable health insurance plans. In addition to enabling hardworking Americans to access much-needed preventative services, this historic legislation also lessens the likelihood that they will lose all that they've worked so hard for if they or a family member fall ill.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed unions an important victory today with its tied ruling in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. The 4-4 decision preserves the Ninth Circuit Court ruling in favor of public rulings.
"New York is the first state to dedicate funding to support President Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative and has secured $20 million in its budget for this effort.
"As a former educator and founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence, an in-school mentoring and drop-out prevention program, I have dedicated over 25 years to changing the lives of thousands of at-risk boys and young men of color. Having dedicated a quarter century of my life to this cause, I applauded President Obama when he launched the My Brother's Keeper initiative in 2014.
MIAMI - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) announced that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is now accepting applications for the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 1998 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. Academically talented and highly motivated black students of all majors who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees are encouraged to apply.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Florida State Senator Dwight Bullard (D-39) and other members of the Florida Legislature are calling for changes in Florida testing standards. Congresswoman Wilson and state Senator Bullard will hold a news conference on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., in Tallahassee, Florida in front of Senate Chambers on the fourth floor in the Capitol Rotunda Building.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in recognition of the fifth anniversary of President Obama signing into law the Affordable Care Act. Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement:
"The fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act is a moment of pride for Floridians. This year, we led the nation in new enrollments - that means more Floridians than ever are now receiving affordable, quality health care through the federal exchange," said Congresswoman Wilson.