NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida Civil Rights Museum and Miami-Dade College unveil historical marker honoring Carrie Meek
Local and state officials held a ceremony at Miami-Dade College to unveil a historical marker recognizing the late U.S. Representative Carrie Pittman Meek. During the event, U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson presented a commemorative check to support the museum's efforts.
Read the full story at WSVN 7News – Local NewsWhy It Matters
The event commemorates the legacy of a significant political figure who served as the first Black woman elected to the Florida Senate since the and later represented South Florida in the U.S. House.
Key Facts
- A historical marker honoring Carrie Pittman Meek was unveiled at the Miami-Dade College campus.
- U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson presented a commemorative check during the ceremony.
- Carrie Meek served as the first Black woman elected to the Florida Senate since the Reconstruction Era.
- Carrie Meek was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992.
- Carrie Meek served as the director of education programs at what was then Dade County Junior College in 1971.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami-Dade College“Site of the ceremony and historical marker.”personFrederica Wilson“U.S. Representative who presented a commemorative check.”organizationFlorida Civil Rights Museum“Co-organizer of the historical marker unveiling.”personCarrie Pittman Meek“Late U.S. Representative and former director of education programs at Miami-Dade”personMadeline Pumariega“President of Miami-Dade College.”