Carrie Meek
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About
American politician who served in the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Senate and the United States House of Representatives. She was the first African American since the Reconstruction era to represent Florida in the United States Congress. She passed away in November 2021 at the age of 95.
Before Fame
She earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Michigan. She taught at Bethune-Cookman College and Florida A&M University before winning a seat in the Florida House of Representatives in 1979.
Trivia
She was awarded honorary degrees by Florida A&M University, University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, Barry University and Rollins College.
Family Life
Her parents were Willie and Carrie Pittman. She grew up with 11 older siblings. Her son Kendrick Meek served as US Representative for Florida's 17th congressional district.
Associated With
She objected to Florida's 25 electoral votes in the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
