Press Releases

Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement following the passing of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Chancellor Saunders-White.

"I am saddened by the passing of Chancellor Saunders-White" said Congresswoman Adams. "Her leadership, her dedication to our students and her commitment to excellence will be sorely missed at NCCU and all across our great state.

"She was a powerful force in our educational system and she played an integral role in shaping the lives of so many young people.

Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement urging President-Elect Trump to rescind the appointment of Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist.

“Today I joined more than 150 of my colleagues in urging President-Elect Trump to rescind the appointment of Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist” said Congresswoman Adams.

Greensboro, NC—Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) made the following statement regarding the grand opening of the Renaissance Community Co-op.

“Today’s grand opening speaks to the strength and the resolve of the Northeast Community and our entire City” said Congresswoman Adams. “Together, we have labored through the years to make the Renaissance Community Co-Op a reality.

East Spencer, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined Mayor Mallet, USDA Undersecretary Lisa Mensah, and USDA State Director Randy Gore to announce a $75,000 grant from USDA for Rural Development.

“This grant will assist low-income residents in Rowan County to preserve and rehabilitate their homes” said Congresswoman Adams. “I appreciate Undersecretary Mensah’s and State Director Gore’s advocacy for USDA’s investment in East Spencer and I applaud Mayor Mallet’s leadership. Together, we secured this vital funding.”

Charlotte, NC— Congresswoman Alma Adams welcomed Congressman David Price, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, to Charlotte for a tour of the Charlotte Area Transit System. Congresswoman Adams and Congressman Price discussed funding and opportunities for continued transportation growth with city officials.

Charlotte, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week.

“As a proud two time graduate of North Carolina A&T University and a retired professor of forty years from Bennett College I am a living testament to the impact HBCUs have on our communities. These schools play an integral role in educating minority and first time college students while providing opportunities for the most underserved communities.

Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) released the following statement on the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 9, 2016.

“Today I voted for a short-term continuing resolution that funds our nation’s government until December 9th. Although I’m disappointed there is no long-term budget, there was too much at stake to not support this bipartisan measure.

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congressman Keith Ellison held a press conference at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to promote Rep. Ellison’s HBCU Investment Expansion Act of 2016.

Rep. Adams, member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce and co-chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, is and has been fighting for resources on behalf of for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the students they serve.