Too many people feel that where you start out dictates where you should end up. I was on welfare and just shy of 19 when my first daughter was born, but I was encouraged to take advantage of my ability and drive and remained in school.

She became a prominent voice against mandatory ID security measures to enter the state capitol. Through the program Gwen Moore worked to establish the Cream City Community Development Credit Union to offer grants and loans to low-income residents to start businesses. She is also the second woman and the first African-American elected to Congress from Wisconsin.

S. Francis and part of West Allis. She is also the second woman and the first African-American elected to Congress from Wisconsin.