Behold, the 21 Inspiring Black Women of Congress

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has represented Florida's 24th district since 2011. She has represented several districts throughout Florida since her first election win in 1998. She is 74 years old, a Democrat, and known for her love of elaborate hats.

Following the shooting of Trayvon Martin in Miami Gardens, FL, in 2012, Wilson became an outspoken critic of her state's existing gun laws. A month after his death, Wilson delivered a powerful speech on the floor of the House of Representatives and said, "I am tired of burying young black boys. I am tired of watching them suffer at the hands of those who fear them and despite them."