Gwen Moore

Date of Birth: April 18, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Gwendolynne Sophia Moore, known as Gwen Moore, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 4th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first African-American woman elected to Congress from Wisconsin. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, and raised in Milwaukee, Moore has been a tireless advocate for social justice, health care reform, and economic equality throughout her career. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Marquette University in 1973. Before her congressional tenure, Moore served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1989 to 1992 and the Wisconsin State Senate from 1993 to 2004. She has been particularly noted for her work on issues like domestic violence prevention, affordable housing, and education.

5 Interesting Facts about Gwen Moore

1. Gwen Moore was a single mother who completed her college degree while raising three children.

2. She was the principal author of Wisconsin’s first domestic partnership registry.

3. Moore has been a vocal advocate for the Violence Against Women Act.

4. She survived a bout of cervical cancer and has been active in health care advocacy ever since.

5. Moore has been arrested multiple times for participating in civil disobedience actions, most notably in protests against unfair labor practices and immigration policies.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gwen Moore

1. “We are not trying to take over the world; we are trying to take care of it.”

2. “Poverty is not a character flaw. Poverty is a lack of money.”

3. “We must ensure that our policies reflect the values of equality, justice, and opportunity for all.”

4. “We have to fight for the soul of our country.”

5. “The American Dream belongs to all of us, not just the wealthy few.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of the latest reports, Gwen Moore’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $500,000.

Children

Gwen Moore has three children. Her son, Sowande A. Omokunde, also known as Supreme Solar Allah, has followed in her footsteps to some extent, having been involved in local politics and community activism in Milwaukee.