Behold, the 21 Inspiring Black Women of Congress

Alma Adams is the Democratic representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district. At 70 years old, Adams has held the position for three years and previously served as a representative in a different district for an entire decade.

When she was elected to Congress in 1994, Adams became the second woman of color to represent North Carolina. Apart from her revered political career, Adams is also known for her love of hats. She's even claimed she owns nearly 900 hats!