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Legacy of Frederica Wilson honored, from 5,000 Role Models to Commission on Black Men and Boys

Wilson was honored for her work with the 5,000 Role Models program and the commission focused on Black men and boys.

Legacy of Frederica Wilson honored, from 5,000 Role Models to Commission on Black Men and Boys
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At a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation event, participants honored Rep. Frederica Wilson’s work with the 5,000 Role Models program and a federal commission focused on Black men and boys. Wilson said she plans to continue working with both after leaving Congress.

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Outgoing U.S. representative and founder of the 5,000 Role Models program

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Hank Johnson
D · GA-4

U.S. representative who praised Wilson’s work

Lucy McBath
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U.S. representative and commission member

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration Wilson described as targeting government DEI efforts

Miami-Dade County commissioner and Democratic primary winner to succeed Wilson

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State and former senator whom Wilson credited as the commission’s Senate sponsor

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