North Miami-Dade News

U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, representing Florida’s 24th district since replacing Kendrick Meek in 2011, recently took to social media to voice her advocacy for community dental health and celebration of her alma mater's centennial. On April 8, 2025, Wilson shared her views and personal stories in a series of tweets highlighting the importance of adding fluoride to community water supplies as well as commemorating the University of Miami's 100th anniversary.

In a tweet posted on April 8, 2025, at 14:26 UTC, Rep. Wilson stated, "My grandparents had dentures and partial plates—and their story is just one of many. Back then, tiny drops of fluoride wasn't added to the water. Keeping fluoride in our water benefits everyone—children, adults, and our entire community—by preventing cavities and promoting" https://t.co/ggjEUSfWNa. Wilson stressed the role of fluoridation in promoting oral health among various age groups.

Following up with a similar post later on the same day at 16:52 UTC, Wilson reiterated her message, noting, "My grandparents had dentures and partial plates—and their story is just one of many. Back then, tiny drops of fluoride were not added to the water. Keeping fluoride in our water benefits everyone—children, adults, and our entire community—by preventing cavities and promoting" https://t.co/BrpA5YinN7. The tweet again highlighted the benefits of fluoride in community water supplies.

Additionally, at 17:52 UTC, Wilson expressed her pride in her alma mater, wishing "Happy 100th Anniversary, @univmiami! I am a proud alum of The U, and here’s to a century of excellence, innovation, and community" https://t.co/BrpA5YinN7. Wilson is a University of Miami graduate and demonstrated pride in the institution's longstanding commitment to higher education.

Frederica Wilson holds a B.A. from Fisk University, which she completed in 1963. Born in Miami, Florida, in 1942, she has resided in Miami Gardens throughout her life.