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Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will participate in a rallyheld Saturday, May 17,2014, by Concerned Nigerians from District 24 who are calling for national and international support and action to free more than 200 girls recently kidnapped from a high school in Northeastern Nigeria by extremist terrorist group Boko Haram. The rally will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Rolling Oaks Park located at 18701 NW 17th Court, Miami Gardens FL 33506.
House Resolution 573, introduced by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday evening. The resolution condemns the recent kidnapping of more than 200 girls from a high school in Nigeria by extremist terrorist group, Boko Haram. Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement:
"Passage of my resolution puts the U.S. House of Representatives firmly on record condemning Boko Haram's history of violent attacks on civilian targets in Nigeria, and the abduction of hundreds of Nigerian school girls," said Congresswoman Wilson.
MIAMI, FL- Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:
"As we celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, let us remember its true meaning. Memorial Day is a time to honor our fallen troops - the men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives serving our country.
"Let us never forgetthese fallen heroes, their bravery and their patriotism. Let us always honor them by caring for their loved ones and by continuing to support our veterans and their fellow servicemen and women.
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the passing of legendary poet, author, educator and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou:
"Today, we mourn the loss of Dr. Maya Angelou, a literary giant and one of the most influential voices of our time.
"We mourn the loss of a pioneer and renowned civil rights activist who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight for justice and equality.
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) issued this statement following the news that the bodies of the three Israeli teenagers - who were abducted on June 12, 2014 while returning home from school - were found today near Hebron.
"Just last night, I spoke at the Jewish Federation of Broward County Solidarity Rally in support of the 'Bring Back Our Boys' campaign, started to bring awareness to the kidnapping of the three boys.
MIAMI, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24)announced today that the 24th District will benefit from $1.35 million in affordable housing funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta), one of the 12 district banks in the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) is urging the U.S. and the international community to create a twitter storm, of millions of followers, in support of the kidnapped Nigerian school girls, their rescue and the arrest of terrorist group Boko Haram.
Miami, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's (FL-24) House Resolution 617, condemning the abduction of hundreds of Nigerian girls by the terrorist group Boko Haram, was passed by the United States House of Representatives. Bipartisan support for the Congresswoman's resolution comes in the wake of reports of more kidnappings of young women last week in Nigeria. H.Res. 617 is Congresswoman Wilson's second resolution passed by the House condemning Boko Haram's actions. Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement:
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued this statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that allows for-profit corporations with religious objections to opt out of covering contraception under the Affordable Care Act:
"This decision is yet another attack on Americans' ability to make their own health decisions and strips an element of women's comprehensive healthcare.
"Health care decisions are deeply personal. Employers should not have the right to limit the health choices of their employees, male or female."
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued this statement today as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
"Today, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark piece of legislation, outlawing racial discrimination and segregation, broke down barriers and opened doors of opportunity for all Americans.