Our congresswoman has made history. 10 things you should know about her
Alma Adams is your new U.S. congresswoman. Here’s what you should know about her:
(1) The 68-year-old Democrat represents the 12th Congressional District, which hugs I-85 and covers parts of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Salisbury and Charlotte.
This District Tour has been magnificent! Here is one of the highlights with The @CLTMayor earlier this week pic.twitter.com/tZ040XLUXm
— Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) December 17, 2014
//><!--(2) Made history in November when she became the 100th woman elected to U.S. Congress, taking the seat held for decades by fellow Dem Mel Watt. “I stand on the shoulders of the fearless women who shattered the glass ceiling,” Adams said.//--><!
Met with Rep.-elect Alma Adams, who will become 100th woman in Congress tonight. A proud day–but we want more! pic.twitter.com/KyxKzjZXzC — Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) November 12, 2014
The Women of the Democratic Caucus Brave the cold and take a picture on the Capitol Steps. 65 Strong!! pic.twitter.com/UWkfIdXcbv
— Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) January 8, 2015
//><!--(3) Raised by a single mother, who made a living as a domestic worker. “She scrubbed floors so I wouldn’t have to do it, so education is really important to me.”//--><!
(4) Graduated from North Carolina A&T State University and earned a Ph.D. in Art Education and Multicultural Education from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
(5) Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
(6) Retired art professor at Bennett College in Greensboro.
(7) Her early political career included the Greensboro school board.
#tbt pic.twitter.com/WrOSouALTF — Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) December 18, 2014
(8) Famous for her colorful hats. She has more than 900. Unfortunately for her, hats are banned on the House floor.
Honored to be a part of the largest class of Congressional Black Caucus Members in history. #CBC114 pic.twitter.com/795VojOnJR — Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) January 6, 2015
(10) Elected by her congressional peers as vice president of the incoming freshman members of the Democratic Caucus.
First time I’ve seen Alma Adams without a hat: New Congress Members http://t.co/bAFumh4bQL via @HuffPostPol #ncpol pic.twitter.com/uz2Ue71iAw
— gregflynn (@gregflynn) January 8, 2015
Photos: Ortega Gaines & David T Foster / Charlotte Observer
This story was originally published January 9, 2015 at 1:00 AM with the headline "Our congresswoman has made history. 10 things you should know about her."