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MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) will be inducted into Miami-Dade County Public Schools Alumni Hall of Fame along with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lethinen (FL-27), on Friday, November 21, 2014. Congresswoman Wilson is a graduate of Miami Northwestern Senior High School and will receive the Singular Achievement Award. Congresswoman Ros-Lethinen is a graduate of Southwest Miami Senior High School and will also receive the Singular Achievement Award.

In anticipation of the Darren Wilson grand jury decision, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement today asking the citizens in Ferguson, Missouri to remain calm and peaceful, regardless of the outcome:

Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement following the grand jury's decision in the Michael Brown case:

"I am left numbed and saddened by the Ferguson Grand Jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager. How many more young black men will have to die before there is an end to the mistreatment of people of color? Where is the justice for Michael Brown and the thousands of black men who have died in a similar manner?

Miami, FL - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in observance of World AIDS Day:

"As we observe World AIDS Day and remember the devastating toll HIV/AIDS has had on our communities and honor those who've lost their lives to the disease, I urge everyone to take this opportunity to learn the facts about HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and research.

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement on the extension of negotiations with Iran:

"I am concerned about the extension of the P5+1 nuclear negotiations. While an extension of discussions is preferable to a bad deal, it is unacceptable that Iran will continue to enjoy sanctions relief without making any new concessions," said Congresswoman Wilson.