State Representative Patricia Williams

06/30/2023

Yesterday's ruling against affirmative action sets the stage for much more to come. The continual attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, has a profound effect on this country. I encourage every student to apply to the colleges of their choice. Don't let evil, racism or sa**sm win!

06/29/2023

Eid Mubarak!

06/26/2023

06/19/2023

Happy Juneteenth!

June 19th is a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US.

Juneteenth was first celebrated in Texas, where on this day in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. It is important to note that this was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Juneteenth become a federal holiday on President Biden signed bipartisan legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday onJune 17, 2021 . The bill passed the Senate unanimously and was approved 415-14 in the House.

Needless to say, today is a day to celebrate and reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy today that were not afforded to those who came before us

06/14/2023

In addition to being National Flag Day, every year on June 14, organizations all around the globe celebrate World Blood Donor Day or World Blood Donation Day. The slogan and focus for the 2023 World Blood Donor Day campaign is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” It focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma.

If you or someone you know is willing and able, follow the link below to OneBlood.org (OneBlood) to identify where you can donate blood to those in need on your area: https://donorportal.oneblood.org/donate-now

06/14/2023

HAPPY FLAG DAY!!!

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs every year on June 14 to remember when the Continental Congress introduced our country's first flag as the official American flag on June 14, 1777.

06/13/2023

June 2023 is celebrated as Caribbean American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the unique cultural and deep historical contributions made to us (especially here in South Florida) by our brothers and sisters from the Antilles.