Rep. Frederica Wilson

Our veterans fought for us. Now, we must fight for them. I proudly presented the $3 million federal earmark I secured for CRC Leadership, Inc., and broke ground on the Sergeant La David Johnson Veterans Villas, a new housing development that will provide safe homes for veterans in our community. Named in honor of our hometown hero, these villas will honor his sacrifice by serving those who served our nation.

We made headlines for a promise worth keeping: a safe place for our veterans to call home. The Sergeant La David Johnson Veterans Villas will bring new housing for veterans to our community. Watch the coverage of this meaningful step forward.

This Miami girl’s heart is full! To see the North Dade Regional Library become the Frederica S. Wilson Regional Library is an honor I will treasure forever. Thank you to everyone who made this moment possible. My name may stand above the doors, but my hope is that every child who walks through them will stand taller because of what they discover inside.

A library is a gateway to knowledge, opportunity, and brighter futures. I am deeply honored to have the North Dade Regional Library named in my honor. This recognition reflects a lifelong commitment to education and empowering generations to come. I look forward to celebrating this special milestone with the North Dade community. I hope to see you there!

Our veterans fought for us, and we must fight for them. I am proud to have secured the $3 million earmark to build these much-needed homes for veterans, named for our hometown hero, Sgt. La David Johnson, who gave his life in Niger and was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for valor. Join me November 9 at 11 a.m. as we break ground and honor his legacy.

Florida’s future is shaped by those who show up and make their voices heard. Our communities and future generations are counting on us. Your voice is your power. Get out and vote!

Our entrepreneurs deserve the resources to build, own, and prosper. I was proud to present $850,000 that I secured for the Liberty Square Launchpad Small Business Incubator, in partnership with the City of Miami and the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. This investment will help small businesses grow and our community prosper.

Opa-locka, you have always had a place in my heart. I am deeply honored to receive the Key to the City from Mayor John H. Taylor, Jr. Thank you, Mayor, for your service and this meaningful recognition. Fighting for our children and families has been the privilege of my life, and this honor means so much to me.

As the first and only Bahamian descendant to serve in Congress, I am deeply honored to receive the Order of Excellence, the highest award a noncitizen can receive from the Bahamian government. Thank you to Governor-General Dame Cynthia A. Pratt, the National Honours Committee, and Prime Minister Philip Davis for this recognition. Serving our communities remains my highest privilege. My family in the Bahamas, who share my ancestral home, and my family in the U.S. were extremely proud to share this extraordinary moment in Nassau, Bahamas with me.

Tomorrow, the Police & Youth Conference comes to Hard Rock Stadium! In partnership with the Miami Dolphins and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, we’re bringing young men and law enforcement together to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create a stronger community.

North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph attended the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project’s club meeting at North Miami Beach Senior High School. Mayor Joseph is a proud graduate of the school’s 5000 Role Models program.

Our children deserve every opportunity to succeed. I’m proud to join the Department of Justice in presenting over $1 million to the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. As its founder, I know this investment means more mentorship, more opportunities, and brighter futures for boys across South Florida. Thank you to the leaders across Miami-Dade whose partnership and commitment help our boys thrive.

Happy Birthday to our Vice President Kamala Harris! Wishing you a year filled with love, joy, and abundant blessings!

People will walk through The Obama Presidential Center and, when their visit is over, they will leave. I won’t. I am featured in the voting rights exhibit because I have spent my life fighting for a simple truth: our votes are our power, and no one has the right to take that power away. My story will remain there. So will the charge to protect the vote.

When we invest in our students, we invest in the future of our entire community. I’m proud to have secured $850,000 for Miami Dade College to strengthen its programs and open more doors for students. Thank you, President Madeline Pumariega and Dr. Malou C. Harrison, Executive Vice President and Provost, for your leadership, and to the community leaders who joined us in supporting our students’ success!

The world is watching Florida. The decisions made at the ballot box will shape the future of this state for generations to come. This election is too important to sit on the sidelines. Every voice matters. Every vote counts.

As a former elementary school principal, my heart breaks for the families in Bend, Oregon. Every parent deserves to see their child come home from school. I’m praying for this community and everyone affected by this tragedy. Our children deserve to be safe.

Florida, the stakes are too high to stay home. The leaders elected today will make decisions families live with for years. Show up and VOTE!

Don Lemon traveled to Miami Gardens, and it was wonderful to welcome him to Pumps, Pearls and Politics®! We had a powerful conversation about Florida’s future. Now, let’s take that energy to the ballot box!