[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MS. AMIA D. EDWARDS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 29, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
visionary entrepreneur, performing artist, and servant leader, Ms. Amia 
D. Edwards, whose work is transforming lives across Mississippi through 
the power of the arts.
  Ms. Edwards is the Founder and Executive Director of the Amiable Arts 
Foundation, a youth development organization dedicated to expanding 
access to performing art academic enrichment, and leadership 
opportunities for young people. Under her leadership, the foundation 
has produced impactful camps, after-school programs, theatrical 
productions, and community events designed to ensure that every student 
has the opportunity to discover and develop their talents.
  Through strateglc partnerships, Ms. Edwards has extended her reach 
directly into classrooms and communities. Her foundation has 
collaborated with the Jackson Public School District to implement 
after-school performing arts and film programs that equip middle and 
high school students with real-world skills in theatre, storytelling, 
and media production, preparing them for college and career pathways in 
the arts.
  Additionally, her work has expanded into the Hinds County School 
District, where her foundation provides after-school programming 
focused on arts education, tutoring, and confidence-building, creating 
safe and creative spaces for students to grow academically and 
artistically.
  Driven by a belief that creativity is a pathway to confidence, 
healing, and purpose, Ms. Edwards has built a platform that not only 
nurtures artistic expression but also develops leadership, discipline, 
and self-worth in the next generataion.
  In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Ms. Edwards is an 
entrepreneur developing mission-driven ventures centered on arts, 
entertainment, and community-based impact. She is known for her strong 
vision, strategic partnerships, and commitment to building sustainable 
pathways for youth success.
  Ms. Edwards is also an emerging actress, pursuing opportunities in 
film and media that reflect her passion for storytelling, 
representation, and cultural influence. Whether on stage, on screen, or 
in the community, she uses her platform to inspire and uplift.
  A respected speaker, collaborator, and creative leader, Ms. Edwards 
continues to pour into communities with purpose and intention. Her work 
reflects a deep understanding that when young people are given the 
tools to create, they are also given the power to lead, to dream, and 
to transform their futures.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Ms. Amia D. 
Edwards, a trailblazer whose commitment to the arts, youth empowerment, 
and community advancement is leaving a lasting impact across 
Mississippi and beyond.

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