Politics
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court Justice
Clarence Thomas was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1991, becoming the second African American appointed to the Court and succeeding Thurgood Marshall and currently stands as its longest serving member since 2018. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, Thomas originally pursued an education as a Catholic Priest, but decided to change to law after becoming frustrated with The Church's insufficient attempts to combat racism. He has become known as the Court's foremost originalist, most silent and most conservative member.
Byron Donalds
Politician, businessman
Byron is the current US House Representative for Florida's 19th district. He began his career in the banking and finance industry and won election to the House in 2016. He has used his talents in many ways, including being chair of the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. Donalds also volunteers at his local church assisting the youth group and coaching youth football and basketball leagues.
Colin Powell
Politician, diplomat, four star general, author, public speaker
Colin spent most of his career as a military man, eventually working his way up to the title of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during his 35 years in the Army. It was during this time he formulated what became known as the Powell Doctrine and still serves as criteria for national security decisions. Powell became the first African American Secretary of State in 2001 under President George W. Bush. Powell also wrote his autobiography and some other works, traveled as a public speaker and is the recipient of multiple awards including the Congressional Gold Medal and the Secretary's Distinguished Service Award. Powell died in late 2021 of COVID-19 complications.
Michael Steele
Politician, attorney, commentator
Michael began his career as a partner in a law firm in New York City. He went on to found many political committees and organizations designed to assist candidates with running for office. He was also simultaneously a commentator for media outlets such as Fox News and MSNBC. Later, he would enter the political arena himself, winning chairperson of the RNC and the Lieutenant Governor seat in Maryland, where he was the first African American to serve in both capacities.
Alan Keys
Politician, political activist, author, perennial candidate
Alan earned his PhD in governmental affairs from Harvard before entering politics as a member of the US Department of State. He worked with various consulates before taking the positions of Ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of The UN and Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations under President Reagan. He ran for office of US Senate in 1988, 1992 and 2004, as well as office of US President in 1996, 2000 and 2008, losing all elections. He has hosted a radio call-in show from 1994-1998 and a TV commentary on MSNBC in 2002. He is also a longtime columnist for World Net Daily.
Janice Rogers Brown
Lawyer, judge, professor
Janice grew up in the segregated south until she was 15, then moved to California where she eventually earned her bachelor of arts degree from California State University as a single mother. After she married, she then earned her Juris Doctor as well as a Master of Laws degree. From 1977 to 1994 she primarily worked as legal counsel for various government agencies, but she also briefly worked in private practice. In 1994 she was appointed to the California Court of Appeal as an appellate judge. Shortly after she was nominated to the California Supreme Court, where she remained until she was nominated to the US Court of Appeals in D.C. in 2005. Upon her retirement in 2017, she returned to teaching and giving speeches and now sits on multiple boards.
