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"society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.southern-state-legislators.alpha-mu-to-ro", "markdown": "# Felicia Robinson\n\nFelicia Robinson is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the [Florida House of Representatives](https://www.edgepedia.org/florida-house-of-representatives) from the 104th district. First elected to the House in 2020, she serves as House Democratic Deputy Whip and was selected in 2026 to chair the Florida Legislative Black Caucus for the 2026–28 term.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) |\n| Current office | Member, Florida House of Representatives, District 104[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) |\n| Other current roles | Chair, Florida Legislative Black Caucus (2026–2028); House Democratic Deputy Whip[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nRobinson is a Democrat.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nBefore entering politics, Robinson worked as a high school math teacher. She taught for 20 years in the Miami-Dade County school system and chaired the math department at William H. Turner High.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n## Career\n\nRobinson was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2020, representing District 104.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) She serves as the House Democratic Deputy Whip, a role responsible for rounding up votes.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\nAt the close of the 2026 session of the Florida Legislature, Robinson was selected to succeed outgoing chair Sen. [Darryl Rouson](https://www.edgepedia.org/darryl-rouson), D-St. Petersburg, as chair of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus for the 2026–28 term.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) The caucus is a bipartisan group of 27 members, mostly Democrats, that advocates for affordable health care, economic development, and more funding for public education.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) Robinson said she was deeply honored to be selected as chair, stating, \"This position is not just a privilege but a responsibility to advocate for our communities and address the challenges we face.\"[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) Along with selecting Robinson as chair, the caucus selected a new board that includes Tamarac Sen. [Rosalind Osgood](https://www.edgepedia.org/rosalind-osgood) as vice chair, Homestead Rep. [Kevin Chambliss](https://www.edgepedia.org/kevin-chambliss) as Secretary, and Gotha Rep. Leonard Spencer as Treasurer; Miramar Sen. Barbara Sharief will serve as the group's parliamentarian through the end of the 2028 session.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n## Florida Legislative Black Caucus chairmanship\n\nAs chair, Robinson plans to hold \"listening sessions\" across the state to better understand how policy changes implemented by the [Legislature](https://www.edgepedia.org/legislature) and governor, particularly in education, affect how people live.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) She told Florida Politics, \"We have had a lot of changes to education. What are the impacts of the changes? Are they really beneficial, or are they not? That's something I'm eager to hear from our constituents about.\"[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\nIn 2026, the caucus rallied against SB 1662 / HB 1001, a proposal targeting racial preferences in state contracting, minority scholarships, and corporate equity plans. At the end of the session, a weaker measure, SB 1134, was approved.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) In January 2026, the caucus called on Gov. [Ron DeSantis](https://www.edgepedia.org/ron-desantis) to remove Attorney General James Uthmeier after the attorney general declared he would not enforce affirmative action laws; DeSantis did not respond to the request.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Education\n\nRobinson is a former high school math teacher who taught for 20 years in the Miami-Dade County school system and chaired the math department at William H. Turner High before entering politics.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) As Florida Legislative Black Caucus chair, she plans to hold \"listening sessions\" to understand the impact of recent policy changes on communities, particularly in education.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) The caucus she leads advocates for more funding for public education.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n### Health care and economic development\n\nThe Florida Legislative Black Caucus, which Robinson chairs, advocates for affordable health care and economic development.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n### Affirmative action and racial preferences\n\nIn 2026, the caucus under Robinson rallied against SB 1662 / HB 1001, a proposal targeting racial preferences in state contracting, minority scholarships, and corporate equity plans; at the end of the session, a weaker measure, SB 1134, was approved.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/) In January 2026, the caucus called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Attorney General James Uthmeier after Uthmeier declared he would not enforce affirmative action laws; DeSantis did not respond to the request.[1](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Felicia Robinson to lead Florida Legislative Black Caucus](https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/state/2026/03/19/math-teacher-to-lead-legislative-black-caucus-for-2026-2028/89226603007/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Southern state legislators › Surnames Mu to Ro*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 29, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n", "same_as": [], "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/felicia-robinson", "markdown_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/felicia-robinson.md", "license": { "name": "Edgepedia Community License 1.0", "url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license", "summary": "Free with credit, commercial use included. 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