Frederica Wilson: “Today, HBCUs remain integral to promoting the academic, social, and economic success of the descendants of enslaved…”

As Congress’s top Democrat on water resources and the environment, protecting our waterways is my critical mission. There is no South Florida if we do not protect the Everglades and Biscayne Bay.

Recent teacher layoffs have also displaced dedicated educators who have spent their careers serving our children.

Today, I voted ‘YES’ to keep our government open and protect the vital services families across South Florida depend on.

This is about people who are working hard and still being forced to make difficult choices just to get by.