MIAMI, FL – Today, following months of calling for increased support from the Administration for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) amidst alarming threats, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of Higher Education and Workforce Investment, commends President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the Department of Education for expanding eligibility to… Read more »
CBS Miami ArticleJazz in the Gardens is back following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and the event kicked off with a women’s empowerment luncheon Friday with five-time Grammy-award winner Yolanda Adams as the keynote speaker.
Several Miami Gardens government officials were in attendance for the luncheon at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, as well as Congresswomen… Read more »
The Miam Herald ArticleThe federal budget bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk includes millions for projects in South Florida. The bill commits $350 million to Everglades restoration — on top of the $1.1 billion already provided by last year’s infrastructure law — a priority for lawmakers of both parties. Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott opposed… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson Names COVID Frontline Doctor, Dr. Dwight C. Reynolds, as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address
MIAMI, FL – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) announced Dwight C. Reynolds, MD, FACEP as her virtual guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address who has been instrumental in providing COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and care to… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Education Calling for Review of Florida House Proposal to Withhold Funding from School Districts that implemented Mask Mandates
MIAMI, FL – In response to the Florida House of Representatives’ budget proposal, which would withhold $200 million in funding from Local Education Agencies that have implemented… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson Sends Letter to President Biden in Support of Ketanji Brown Jackson as SCOTUS Nominee
MIAMI, FL – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) continues her advocacy for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States by sending a letter to President Biden.
Rep. Wilson Letter to POTUS Supporting Brown Jackson for… Read more »
Congresswoman Wilson, D-FL, Announces Support of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the Supreme Court Nominee MIAMI, FL – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), announced her support for the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court of the United States. "America is in dire need of a Black woman Supreme Court Justice who will work tirelessly to support systems of… Read more »
Wilson Statement on Anniversary of January 6 InsurrectionMiami, FL — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the January 6, 2020, attack on the U.S. Capitol: "One year ago, today, the world seemingly stopped as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a violent attempt to overthrow democracy and prevent congressional lawmakers from certifying… Read more »
Haitians see history of racist policies in migrant treatment Daily Harald / Aaron Morrison & Astrid Galvin / September 24, 2021 The images - men on horseback, appearing to use reins as whips to corral Haitian asylum seekers trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico - provoked an outcry. But to many Haitians and Black Americans, they're merely confirmation of a deeply held belief:… Read more »
