The only congresswoman with a cowboy hat as part of her daily attire, when you see her coming you know serious business is about to ensue. Ms. Wilson was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Smith – proud civil rights activists and business owners who taught her the value of empowerment through advocacy and economic power. Ms. Wilson earned her Bachelors of science degree in elementary education and Masters of science degree in the before mentioned discipline.
Before her 2013 induction in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Wilson was an educationalist, school administrator, state policymaker, and community board member to iterate the least. This spirited advocate has worked to establish significant resources and rights for young men and boys of color, felons, women of Haitian descent who experienced gender violence, low-income families, and individuals; she boldly championed with Florida state governor Jeb Bush to remove Confederate flags from the state capitol, and founded the Congressional Black Caucus’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Task Force and 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project which both aim to change the course of lives for young men and youths of color.
Interestingly, Ms. Wilson has also fought for the return held by Nigerian schoolgirls by the Boko Haram regime in Nigeria. Congresswoman Wilson made American headlines when she challenged President Trump on controversial and insensitive comments he made to the widow of Sgt La David T. Johnson; who was killed in action while serving on a military mission in Niger.
These women aren’t only making headlines for deciding to veer into politics; an often male-dominated field nevertheless are taking clear stances and calling for positive change in the lives of Africans in the diaspora and worldwide.
Maxine waters once said “reclaiming my time”
I am saying reclaiming my country#CorkerKickback #StopGOPTaxScam
— Alan Vargas resists (@TheAlanvargas) December 19, 2017
Fav quote of 2017? For me the cool calm Maxine Waters “reclaiming my time, reclaiming my time” cool and confident.
What’s yours?
— NY Mom! (@momresist) December 17, 2017
Reclaiming my time – Maxine Waters pic.twitter.com/bSj2IXspYE
— stephen lopez (@chetmanley76) December 15, 2017
2017 ? The Year of Women:
1) Hillary Rodham Clinton – The People’s President
2) Gal Gadot & Patty Jenkins -Wonder Woman
3) Elizabeth Warren – Nevertheless She Persisted
4) Maxine Waters – Reclaiming My Time
5) #MeToo – Brave Assault Victims
6) #BlackWomen – Electing Doug Jones— Sesame Tweet (@SesameTweet3) December 14, 2017
That’s right. Trump is Putin’s puppet! The Pee Tape is real! Maxine Waters for President!
— （ミ￣ー￣ミ） (@elheffe88) December 20, 2017
And Maxine Waters, all celebrities, BLM & liberals etc. clean up TWITTER FROM ALL THE HATERS OF USA.
— Elizabeth (@ElizabethWade44) December 20, 2017
@SenKamalaHarris I didn’t read your name on this statement. Do you support @RepWilson or are u silent too? Did I miss it?#IstandwithFederica https://t.co/W5tWmTPWl2
— Candace Walker (@candaceconvo) October 24, 2017
They want our votes but won’t support our leaders! We need to see a show of force and support for her! #IstandwithFederica
— Candace Walker (@candaceconvo) October 24, 2017
Because Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act failed, they’re trying to turn this tax bill into a health care bill by repealing the ACA’s individual mandate. 13M more people will become uninsured in the next decade, and many face premium increases of up to 10%.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 20, 2017
“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 20, 2017
Is Kamala Harris the president yet?
— Paige ? (@ObviouslyPaige) December 17, 2017
