"I'm proud of my family. I have strong family roots; I'm proud to be the first African-American elected to Congress from my Florida district in 120 years. I have a history of fighting for Florida's people. It's my life; it's my passion." Corrine Brown

Corrine's family reunion, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, July 09 Corrine is front row, forth from left

Corrine (center) with family reunion children and other family members

Left to right - Corrine Brown and her mother

Family Reunion Time - "We stand on the shoulders of those who went before us."

Corrine Brown and daughter Shantrel