Congressional BlackCaucus Foundation Chairman' s Message 'The
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), itis my sincere pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all who have gathered in the nation's capital for the 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend. Iam confident that this years intensive program willprovide a tremendous opportunity to explore the most pressing issues of our time in a collegial and productive environment. As the Congressional Black Caucus isin the position to have an unprecedented impact on policy development at the national level, the CBCF is uniquely poised to meet the challenges presented by its ambitious mission. Founded in 1976, the mission of the CBCF ismulti-fold: (1) To increase the participation and elevate the influence of Black Americans in public policy development at the local, state and federal levels; (2) To ensure the formulation of effective public policies that are responsive to the compelling needs and critical concerns of the African American community; and (3) To empower African Americans currently serving critical legislative and policy development roles, and groom the next generation of Black policy makers for the purpose of insuring a better future for all Americans. The Foundations timeless mission is achieved through the delivery of a comprehensive array of educational, research, scholarship and leadership development programs. Through these important initiatives, the Foundation strives to empower Black America and contribute to the realization of social and economic parity. Inrecent months, we have taken a number of important steps to expand the impact of the Foundation in the policy development arena. As part of a long-term effort to expand awareness of the issues confronting Black America, the Foundation recently hosted a Regional Conference in Southern California. The CBCF sponsored forums which provided an opportu- nityfor meaningful interaction between members of the Congressional Black Caucus and res- idents of a dynamic and diverse community. The tremendous support provided by members of the Caucus, private industry and the African American community made the event an impressive success. It is our intention to build on this success inplanning future conferences in other regions of the country. Another important growth area for the Foundation is that of policy research. With the launch of an exciting new research program, the Foundation isin position to conduct research initiatives on policy concerns impacting the Black community, as well as catalog and dissemi- nate the outcomes of research projects conducted by national and regional institutions. The Foundation is committed to becoming a national resource for research on policy development and vital issues impacting the well-being of x4irican Americans. As we move forward with an admittedly ambitious work program, we continue to rely on your generous support and enthusiastic participation in a growing number of initiatives undertaken by the CBCF. We look forward to working inpartnership with you in the months and years ahead in pursuit of the Foundation's enormous mission.
<^£?£rtsThe Honorable Alan Wheat Table of Contents
Generations: Celebrating Legacy Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. the Board of Directors of African American Leadership
Honorable Alan Wheat Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Chairman Chairman's Message Dr.Kamona H, Kdelin Honorable Alan Wheat 1ice Chairman
Mr. I.ula Adams Annual Legislative Weekend Honorary Chairman's Message 1 /reasurer Honorable Harold E. Ford
Mrs. Barbara J. Skinner Secretary Annual Award Recipients 5
Mr.MehinßlaeUell "Generations" 9 Dr. \\ illiamBurke Honorable % illiainQaj An African American Cultural Museum Honorable Barbara-Hose Collins Mr.OiieldDukes Mr. r.lliottS. Hall 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend 12 Dr. \ndrea Green Jefferson Sponsors and Underwriters M.s.Ingrid Saunders Jones Mr.Bertram Lee Mr. Koberl M.MeGlotlen Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Background 14 Honorable Carrie Meek Honorable Carol Moselevßraun Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 15 Mr. Überl LNellnm Honorable Donald Payne Educational Programs Mr.Corbet) Price Honorable Charles Range! Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 18 Mr.Ben Baffin Mr.\\a\inan F. Smith, 111 Board of Directors Honorable 1,ouis Stokes Honorable Edolphns Towns Annual Legislative Weekend Exhibitors 29 Mis. (iwen Towns
Ex-Officio Congressional Black Caucus History 32 Honorable Kweisi Mfume Congressional Black Caucus Chairman's Message 33 Honorable Harold I, lord Honorary Chairman. 23rd Annual Legislative 11 eehend Honorable Kweisi Mfume
Quentin H.Lawson Congressional Black Caucus Members 35 Executive Director Congressional Black Caucus Committee Chairmen 75
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses 82
Staff and Annual Legislative Weekend Credits 89 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend HonoraryChairman 's Message "The Jiarolh fort*
As we convene for the 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend (ALW) sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). we come together to celebrate a proud histo- ryof dedicated leadership and exciting future fullof promise. The theme for this year's - - event "Generations: Celebrating the Legacy of African American Leadership" was chosen to reflect the generations of our community now represented in the membership of the Congressional Black Caucus. Today, the Caucus membership stands at a record of 39 mem- bers. Inaddition, an African American woman has joined the ranks of the U.S. Senate. The new members of the Caucus represent the best and brightest of a new generation of visionary leaders, and together" with their veteran counterparts are truly reflective of our increasingly diverse and complex society. Your representatives in the House and Senate bring diversity in age, experience, and interests to national policy development.
The unprecedented number of African Americans serving in the United States Congress holds great promise for our community. We are inposition to have a greater impact on public policy and make certain that policy development at the national and local levels isin tune with the needs of the Black community. As a leadership body, we are poised to insure that the compelling voice of Black America isheard throughout the halls ofCongress, the corri- dors of the Executive Branch, and the chambers of the Judiciary.
The tremendous opportunities resulting from our success in the elections of last November are accompanied by critical challenges which include the imperative to build an impenetrable coalition positioned at the forefront of our progressive policy development, as well as the continuing need to insure that our increasingly diverse constituencies are well served in Washington.
We stand ready to welcome the participation and attendance of more than 20.000 African Americans from hundreds of communities throughout the nation during this 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend. More than 50 workshops, issue forums and braintrusts willbe conducted during the Weekend, exploring an impressive range of social, economic and politi- cal issues facing our nation. The Weekend willprovide an unprecedented opportunity for per- sonal growth and fruitfuldiscussion around challenges which resolution willrequire collabo- ration. On behalf of the Caucus members. Foundation staff and hundreds of volunteers dedi- cated to making the program a success, welcome!
/{*+£&-«r*£*^ The Honorable Harold E. Ford
1 Congressional Caucus foundation RecipientsAwardAnnual
Each year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations Annual Legislative Weekend culminates with an Awards Dinner in honor of individuals who have made significant contributions to Black America and the world in the fields of legislation, political leadership, community service, and humanitarian achievement. The CBCF expands its roster of celebrated award recipients by adding six distinguished Americans whose lives define greatness.
MR.DICK GREGORY REVEREND LEON SULLIVAN Entertainer, Author, Activist Founder and Chairman Opportunities Industrialization The George Collins Award for Centers Of America community service is presented to an individual who has exemplified The Harold Washington Award is the dedication and work style of the presented to an individual who like late Congressman George W.Collins. Harold Washington, has demonstrat- ed excellence in coalition building.
DR. BENJAMIN CHAVIS MR. ARTHUR ASHE Executive Director (Posthumously) NAACP Tennis Champion, Author, Humanitarian The William L.Dawson Award is presented to an individual who has The George Thomas "Mickey" made significant research, organiza- Leland Humanitarian Award is tional, and leadership contributions presented to an individual for his or in the development of legislation her exceptional work in the struggle that addresses the needs of minorities for human rights and social justice. in the United States.
HON. MAXINEWATERS HON. WILLIAML. CLAY Member of Congress Member of Congress California, 35th District Missouri, Ist District
The Adam Clayton Powell Award The CBCF Chairman's Award is is presented to an individual inthe presented to an individual whose political arena who has contributed work and accomplishments stand as substantially to Black political a role model for the African awareness and empowerment. American Community, this nation, and the African Diaspora.
5 "Generations" AmericanAfricanCulturalAnMuseum
History comes alive as the coalition building that helped tographic reproductions of African Washington Convention Center is Africans survive the harsh realities American inventions and innova- transformed into an African of slavery. tions from the beginning of industri- American museum featuring cultur- Filled with symbolic artifacts, al production to present day discov- al artifacts, exhibits and displays. such as Bibles, pews, stained-glass eries. Hear the history of a people as windows and pulpits, this exhibit actors in the characters of famous documents African American African Americans tell the stories of Christians historical crusade to visionaries who have contributed to maintain control over their religious the cultural, social, and technologi- and communal lives and provides a ANACOSTIA MUSEUM cal advancement of this nation. tool for viewers to understand the "Generations of African" true legacy of the Black church. The Smithsonian Institutions' American Leadership showcases Anacostia Museum is a national historical exhibitions from the resource for the identification, docu- Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia mentation, protection, and interpre- Museum including: Climbing Jacob's tation of the African American expe- Ladder: The Rise of the Black THE REAL McCOY: rience in Washington, D.C., the Church in Eastern American Cities, AFRICAN AMERICAN nation's capital, and the "Upper 1740-1877 and. The Real McCoy: INVENTION AND South," a region including Virginia, African American Invention and Carolina, South INNOVATION Maryland, North Innovation. Carolina, and northern Georgia. The Anacostia Museum also exam- The gas mask and cotton gin, ines contemporary urban issues and traffic light are a few of the con- just their impact upon the African tributions that African American American communities in the and have made CLIMBINGJACOB'S men women to region. American industrialization. LADDER: THE RISE OF Located in the southeast area of Dismayed by the absence of African Washington called Anacostia, the THE BLACK CHURCH IN American history, the inventions in museum achieves its mission by EASTERN AMERICAN Anacostia Smithsonian Institution's offering to the public frequently has assembled CITIES, 1740 1877 Museum African changing exhibits and programs in American and inventors innovators history, science, and art. The idea Uprooted from their native land, to exhibit their momentous contri- for a small satellite museum located the Africans arrived in America as butions to advancement of in a low-income, urban setting grew industry, strangers of a foreign soil. In search pharmacology, agriculture out of a conference on museums and of a sense of order to overcome the and technology in the United States. education, sponsored by the chaos around them, the foundation Focusing on the historical signif- Smithsonian and the U.S. Office of American of the "Black Church" was laid. icance of African inven- Education. The museum is also com- tions and innovations, the exhibi- This exhibition chronicles the mitted to the collection, protection, tion highlights and rise ofblack churches from the First both recognized and interpretation of contemporary slaves, craftsman, Great Awakening in 1740 to the end unknown and popular culture and its articulation of the Reconstruction Era in 1877. workers who have made meaningful and manifestation in the African During this period, black churches contributions to the development of American population. served not only as houses of worship American technology. but also as centers for kinship, and The Real McCoy features origi- nal and facsimile artifacts, and pho- 9 Congressional Caucus Legislative 23rdSponsorsAnnualand UnderwritersWeekend
SPONSORS Alabama Power Company Pepsi-Cola Company American Postal Workers Union Philip Morris Companies, Inc. American Trucking Association Posner Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Potomac Electric Power Company California Teachers Association Pryor, McClendon, Counts Chevy Chase Savings Bank, F.S.B. Revlon Coca-Cola Company Soft Sheen Cummings, Smith &Dashiell Sony Corporation of America D.C. Chartered Health Plan, Inc. Tenneco Inc. Eastman Kodak Company The Clorox Company Fannie Mac The Connell Company First Boston Corporation The Dial Corporation Hallmark Cards The Gillette Company Johnson &Johnson The Washington Post Manville Corporation Time Warner, Inc. Mars, Incorporated United Negro College Fund Maybelline United Parcel Service McDonald's Corporation USAir MillerBrewing Company U.S. Strategies Corporation M.R. Beal and Company Warner-Lambert National Education Association Washington Convention Center Board of Directors National Football League World African Network Nationsßank Xerox Corporation Northrop Corporation
(Due to our printing deadline, we may not have included other corporations and friends who contributed to the success of the 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend. However, we sincerely appreciate your support.)
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The Board ofDirectors ofthe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation wouldlike to commend the followingCorporate Underwriters who greatly contributed to the overall success ofthe 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend. Yourgenerosity and steadfast support of our shared mission to elevate the influence ofAfrican Americans in the politicaland legislative arenas isimmeasurable.
UNDERWRITERS
13 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Background
The Congressional Black Caucus legislative and public policy initiatives Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) was established in whileworking as staffers on Foundation Board ofDirectors Congressional House and 1976 as a non-partisan, non-profit, Senate com- mittees and subcommittees. public policy, research and education- Honorable Alan Wheat al institute. As envisioned by its Chairman Congressional Black Caucus founders, the Congressional Black Spouses Scholarship Fund mission is to Dr.Ramona H.Edelin Caucus Foundation's Program the leaders today, while Vice Chairman assist of help- Aids minoritystudents inachiev- ing to prepare a new generation of ing their higher education goals by Mr.Eula Adams leaders for the future. To that end, providing necessary tuitionassistance. the CBCF has worked to broaden and Since its establishment in1988. the Treasurer elevate the influence of Black fund has benefitted nearly 600 stu- Americans in the political, legislative dents by providing over Si million Mrs. Barbara J. Skinner Secretary and public policy arenas. dollars in financial assistance. In today's policymakers, aiding Mr.MelvinBlackwell the CBCF sponsors issue forums and Congressional Dr. William Burke leadership seminars to stimulate dia- Internship Program An paid internship Honorable William Clay logue and educate Black Americans in intensive pro- gram which provides minority under- Honorable the fundamentals of legislative and Barbara-Rose Collins graduate students with an in-depth Mr. Dukes public policy development. These Ofield orientation to Capitol Hilland the leg- Mr. Elliott S. Hall forums bring together people of islative process. Students workas Dr. Andrea Green diverse perspectives to explore and interns in the offices of Congressional Jefferson Ms. Ingrid Saunders formulate solutions to critical domes- Black Caucus members. Jones Mr. Bertram Lee tic and foreign policy issues con- Mr.Robert M.McGlotten fronting the Black community. These model programs and other Honorable Carrie Meek Consistent with its mission to CBCF initiatives and activities are Honorable Carol Moseley-Braun educate a new generation of leaders, largely supported by fund-raising Mr.Albert L.Nellum the Congressional Black Caucus events held during the Foundation's Donald Payne Foundation demonstrates its commit- Annual Legislative Weekend. In its Honorable Mr.Corbett Price ment by sponsoring three national twenty-third year, the Annual Honorable Charles Rangel educational programs. These pro- Legislative Weekend is widely recog- Mr.Ben Ruffin grams provide students with financial nized for providing a national forum Mr.Wayman F. Smith, 111 resources; create opportunities for for the examination of strategies and Honorable Louis Stokes minority students to obtain a college viable solutions to public policy Honorable Edolphus Towns education; and enhances their politi- issues facing Black America. Mrs. Gwen Towns cal education and exposure to the leg- Congressman Alan Wheat (MO- islative process. sth), has served as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Ex-Officio Honorable Kweisi Congressional Foundation since J990. The CBCF Mfume Fellowship Program counts among its Board of Directors, R. Acomprehensive nine-monlh some of America's most influential Quentin Lawson Executive Director research program designed to prepare elected officials,corporate executives, minority graduate students and pro- academicians, business owners and fessionals for senior level careers in lawyers. the legislative arena. Fellows gain invaluable experience indeveloping
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As envisioned by its founders, the Fellowships include a stipend award. Spouses organization is comprised of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Interested applicants must be either: a full- wives and husbands of theMembers of the (CBCF) mission is to assist the leaders of time graduate student; an individual with Congressional Black Caucus. today, while helping toprepare a new genera- five years of professional work experience The program assists with tuitioncosts tion ofleaders for the future. To that end, presently pursuing part-time studies; or a in an effort to enable minority students to the CBCF has worked to broaden and elevate college faculty member with a demonstrated fulfilltheir higher education goals. Since its the influence of Black Americans in the interest in the legislative or public policy inception, the fund has provided over political, legislative and public policy arenas. process. $1 milliondollars in financial assistance. The CBCF demonstrates itscommit- CBC Spouses scholarships are awarded ment to developing Americas future leaders in the congressional district of each member by sponsoring three national educational pro- CONGRESSIONAL of the Congressional Black Caucus. The pro- grams. These programs provide students INTERNSHIP PROGRAM gram is administered at the local level by a with financial resources; create opportunities selection committee appointed by the CBC Anintensive internship program was for minority students to obtain a college Spouses. established in 1986, to provide stu- degree; and enhance their political education minority Anygraduating high school senior plan- dents with an in-depth orientation to Capitol and exposure to the legislative process. ning to attend an accredited institution of Hilland the legislative process. higher learning, or any full-time undergradu- Students work as in the offices interns ate student ingood academic standing, is eli- ofCongressional Black Caucus Members. CONGRESSIONAL gible to apply for a CBC Spouses scholarship. Interns gain valuable experience inthe leg- FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM islative process and enhance their political Acomprehensive nine-month research education. The selection process for all 1976, program was established in toprepare The internship experience is also com- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation edu- minority graduate students and by educational and cultural professionals plemented cational programs is highly competitive. All for senior level careers in the legislative enrichment activities. Interns participate in applicants must have an understanding of arena. roundtable discussions withMembers of the and commitment to the Foundation's mission Fellows gain invaluable experience in Black Caucus, federal govern- Congressional to elevate the influence of Black Americans developing legislative and public policy ini- ment officials and other policy public in the political, legislative and public policy tiatives working as staff on experts to gain insight on critical issues fac- while members arenas. Congressional House and Senate committees America. Interns also explore the cultur- ing As demonstrated by the sponsorship of and subcommittees. Fellows a al richness of the nations capital through vis- perform range these model educational programs, the museums, of staff assignments including: conducting its to festivals and Black historical Congressional Black Caucus Foundation research and analysis; drafting legislation; sites. remains committed to educating a new gener- and coordinating the logistics and public tes- CBCF internships are available in sum- ation of leaders and making the legislative for congressional hearings. mer and fall sessions. Interested applicants timony process inclusive and representative of all Educational enrichment is a major ele- must be graduating high school seniors or Americans. ment of the fellowship program. Fellows undergraduate college students in good acad- receive an extensive orientation to Capitol emic standing. Hilland regularly meet withMembers of the Congressional Black Caucus, federal govern- ment officials and public policy experts. CONGRESSIONAL BLACK Fellows are also exposed to a broad range of CAUCUS SPOUSES issues and policies through a series ofsemi- nars and forums. SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROGRAM The program also includes a profession- Ascholarship program was established al development component, which provides by the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses fellows with career counseling and a network (CBC Spouses) in1988, toprovide financial of valuable contacts inpublic policy, educa- assistance tohelp defray the escalating tion, government and business. expense of a college education. The CBC
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Eula Adams is Executive Vice accounting services to clients in the retail, President, Finance with First Data manufacturing, public sector, real estate - Corporation (FDC) Integrated Services and construction industries. He also was Division inEnglewood, Colorado. He is Partner-in-Charge of Human Resources and responsible for the finance, audit, strategic served on the firms Management and annual planning functions of six FDC Committee. subsidiaries: Integrated Payment Systems New York - based First Data Inc. of Englewood, Colorado, and Integrated Corporation (NYSE: FDC) is a leading Marketing Services, WATS Marketing provider of high quality, high-volume infor- Group, Cable Services Group and Call mation processing and related services to Interactive, all of Omaha, Nebraska, as well the credit card, consumer funds transfer, as FDC's reservation business. telemarketing/teleservices, healthcare, Adams joined FDC in 1991 from the mutual fund, receivables management and Atlanta office of Deloitte &Touche where cable television industries. FDC had rev- he was a Partner in the Audit Department. enues of $1.2 billion and net income of He was responsible for delivering audit and $141 million in 1992.
Md MclBlackwell is Vice President, Federal has been especially identified with the Government Affairs for the American United Negro College Fund Drive (UNCF). Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T). Under his leadership as general chairman of He isresponsible for Federal Government UNCF s Chicago telethon in 1988 and 1989, procurement issues on behalf of AT&T. nearly $1.5 million was raised for partici- Previously, Blackwell was Regional pating colleges and universities. As chair- Director of Government Relations for the man of AT&T'semployee campaign for AT&Tin Chicago. He represented AT&T UNCF in the Chicago metropolitan area, he and advocated its position before members helped raise $680 thousand over a period of Congress and elected officials at the state of six years. In 1992, UNCF recognized him and local levels of government. He joined for these outstanding achievements withits AT&Tin 1966 as an account representative prestigious Frederick D.Patterson award. and, prior to his current assignment, held Mr..Blackwell is a member of Alpha progressively responsible supervisory and Phi Alpha Fraternity. He has one daughter, management positions in sales, service and Michelle,a teacher; and a son, Greg, a stu- collection for both residential and business dent at the University of Arizona. customers. A graduate of Elmhurst College with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, Mr.Blackwell has longbeen active in a variety of community affairs. He
18 Or. "William A. 'burke
Dr. William A.Burke is founder and Bentley International Trading Company President of the city of Los Angeles where he developed mining concession from Marathon. Dr.Burke established the multi- dense jungle into a full-scale operation. In million-dollar sporting event in 1984, 1972-74, Dr. Burke was founder and which encompasses dozens of communities President of the American Health Care and involves thousands of participants and Delivery Corporation and was responsible volunteers from around the world. The for developing the first pre-paid medical plan annual affair successfully perpetuates the in the state of California for 66,000 members. spirit of the 1984 Olympics Games in LA. As President of Batik Wine and Spirits Dr.Burke is also President of Genesis from 1969 to 1972, Dr. Burke organized International, a Los Angeles based real the first S-l public financing of a minority estate and mining development holding corporation in the U.S. He also served as a company which he founded in 1977. Deputy Los Angeles City Councilmember During the 1984 Olympics in Los from 1966-1969 where he was a top aide to x4ngeles. Dr. Burke served as Tennis City Councilman BillyG. Mills. Commissioner where he organized and Dr.Burke received his bachelor's degree administered the 35-nation tennis tourna- from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio and ment at the XXIIIOlympiad. a doctorate of education from the He formerly served as President of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Ofiell 'Oukes
Ofield Dukes, considered one of the top American University Graduate School of public relations executives in this country, Communications. was recently named an advisor to the Dukes helped organized the first Clinton White House. Congressional Black Caucus Dinner and has He has operated his own public rela- been an active supporter since. He current- tions firmin Washington, D.C. for 24 years. ly serves as co-chair of the Congressional Recently, he organized all African American Black Caucus Foundation Building Fund PR firms and practitioners in a trade asso- Committee. ciation, the Black Public Relations Society of Washington, in order to increase their economic viability and competitiveness. A former member of the staff of Vice President Hubert H.Humphrey, Dukes has served as a consultant to the Democratic National Committee for every Democratic presidential campaign since 1968, includ- ing the recent Clinton campaign. For 17 years he taught public relations at Howard University, School of Communications, and this year was appointed Adjunct Professor,
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Ramona H. Edelin,president and chief A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Fisk executive officer of the National Urban University, Dr. Edelin performed undergrad- Coalition (NUC), has been associated with uate work at Harvard University, and the Coalition since 1977, after an outstand- earned a master of arts degree in philoso- ing career as a social activist, scholar, and phy from the University of East Anglia in academic administrator. Dr.Edelin has been Norwich. England. She earned her doctor- especially identified with the development, ate from Boston University. implementation and replication of the Inaddition to her service as vice chair NUC's award-winning Say YES To A of the Congressional Black Caucus Youngsters Future program. Under her Foundation. Inc.. Dr. Edelin also serves on a leadership, the Coalition has instituted the number of boards and commissions. She is M.Carl Holman Leadership Strategy a member of the Black Leadership Forum, Series, bringing together leaders from Chair of the Commission on Appointments diverse arenas to discuss timely issues of of African American Women of the National public policy and organizational develop- Political Congress of Black Women, on the ment. She has also been a catalyst inbring- board of directors of the National Center ing the African American Cultural for Policy Alternatives, and member of the Initiative to public attention, and has been District of Columbia Committee on Public instrumental in convening African Education, the U.S. Department of Americans and Latino leaders to discuss Educations Educational Study Group, and tensions between those two communities in the Advisory Committee for the Black the inner cities. Community Crusade for Children.
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Elliott S. Hallis vice president, Mr.Hall is a past president of the Washington Affairs for Ford Motor Detroit Bar Association and the Wolverine Company. He was elected to that position in Bar Association. He has served on numerous July 1987. other boards including the Michigan Mr.Hallhad been a partner in the National Bank Corp., the National Council Detroit law firm of Dykema, Gossett, on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, the Mercy Spencer, Goodnow and Trigg. Previous]} he College of Detroit, and the Cranbrook was the chief assistant prosecutor for Wayne Education Community. He also served as County. Michigan. chairman of the board of Detroit's Music Mr. Hall has worked as a lawyer for the Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and Chrysler Corporation and was Law Director Mt.Carmel Mercy Hospital inDetroit. for the City of Detroit. He and his family live in Washington, He is presently a member of the boards D.C. of directors of the Federal City Council, the Washington Performing Arts Society, the National Symphony Orchestra, the D.C. Committee on Public Education, the Council for Court Excellence, the Washington Parent Group Fund and is a member of the board of trustees of The Shakespeare Theater.
20 Dr. Jefferson received the Bachelor of Women Deans, Administrators and of Arts degree in 1969 from Southern Counselors. University and A&M College in Baton Dr. Jefferson served in various posi- Rouge, Louisiana, the Master of tions at the New Orleans Public School Education in 1970 from Rutgers System for over ten years, moving from University in New Brunswick, New classroom teacher to Director of Schools. Jersey, and the Doctor of Education in Presently. Dr. Jefferson serves as 1979 from the University of New Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Southern University at New Orleans During the summer of 1989. she where she oversees all non-academic stu- was one of one hundred college and uni- dent support services, consisting of seven versity administrators from around the (7) departments, and a budget of world chosen to participate in Harvard $5,345,266.00. University's Institute for Educational Dr. Jefferson is the mother of five Management. girls ranging in ages from 7-18, and the Dr. Jefferson serves on numerous wife of U. S. Congressman William J. community and professional boards and Jefferson, Democrat from the Second commissions, and she was recently Congressional District of Louisiana, rep- appointed to a two year term on the resenting the City of New Orleans. editorial board of Initiatives, the schol- arly journal of the National Association Ingrtb saunbers Jones Ingrid Saunders Jones is vice president native of Detroit. Ms. Jones served as execu- of Corporate External Affairs for The Coca- tive director of the Detroit/Wayne County Cola Company and chairperson of The Child Care Coordinating Council and as a Coca-Cola Foundation, both of which are teacher inboth the Detroit and Atlanta headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. public school systems. Ms. Jones joined the Company in 1982 Ms. Jones professional work experience, as the assistant to the vice president of as well as her personal interests, involve her Urban Affairs. In 1986, she was appointed in a number of civic and cultural organiza- manager of Lirban Projects and the follow- tions, including the Metro Atlanta Salvation ing year, director of Urban Affairs. Ms. Army;Junior Achievement: the Advisory Jones was named assistant vice president of Board of JUST US THEATER Company; the the Company in 1988. She was elected vice Founding Advisory Board of the School of president of Corporate External Affairs and Public Health for Emory University; the chairperson of The Coca-Cola Foundation in Boards of Trustees of Bennett College and 1991. the Interdenominational Theological Prior to joining The Coca-Cola Center: and member of the Leadership Company, Ms. Jones served for three years Atlanta Advisory Board. as executive assistant to The Honorable Ms. Jones holds a bachelor s degree in Maynard Jackson, then Mayor of the city of education from Michigan State University Atlanta. During the two preceding years, and a masters in that field from Eastern Ms. Jones had been a legislative analyst to Michigan University. the president of the Atlanta City Council. A 21 Bertram M.Lee, sr. Bertram M.Lee, Sr. chairs the board of Robinson Foundation, the Martin Luther BMLAssociates, Albimar Communications King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Inc., and the Denver Nuggets Corporation. Change, the Joint Center for Political and Mr.Lee is president of KELLEE Economic Studies, the National Association Communications Group. Inc., executive for Sickle Cell Disease, Drew Child committee chairman of Boston Bank of Development Corporation, and the Public Commerce, director of Ruggles-Bedford Education Fund, Inc. Associates, Inc., director and board member Mr.Lee has served in the U.S. Army, ofReebok International Limited, and advi- and has earned a bachelor of arts degree in sory committee member on the board of political science from North Central College IAMRecords. In the past, Mr.Lee has and an honorary doctorate from Tougaloo served as president and director of the New College. He is married to Laura Murphy England Television Corporation, which is Lee and is the father of Paula, Elaine, and the parent company of the first,minority Bertram M. Lee, Jr. owned, national CBS affiliate in Boston. He has also served as director of Shawmut National Bank. Mr.Lee chairs TransAfrica Forum, and is a member of the District of Columbia Management Advisory Committee. He is a director on the boards of the Jackie Robert M.McQiotten Robert McGlotten was appointed working with the AFL-CIO CivilRights Legislative Director in February 1986 by Department, McGlotten negotiated AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. As Apprenticeship Outreach contracts with Director he oversees an eight-member staff various community organizations, Building of professional legislative representatives Trades Councils and the Labor Department presenting the views of American labor to in which 6,500 minority workers were the United States Congress. brought into apprenticeship programs of the McGlotten served as the Legislative building and construction trades unions. Department Associate Director from 1980 McGlotten also represented the to 1986 and as an AFL-CIO Legislative National AFL-CIO at the National Alliance Representative from 1974 to 1980. of Businessmen, serving as Vice President He joined the AFL-CIO Department of for Labor Relations. CivilRights in 1967 and has served the fed- McGlotten is a member and former staff eration in a variety of positions since. He representative for the Transport Workers also was assigned to serve in the U.S. Union. His tenure in the labor movement Department of Labor as Special Assistant to has included assignments with the Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan in American Federation of Teachers and the early 1973. United Steelworkers of America. He attend- From June 1970 untilMarch 1972, ed the University of Pennsylvania and St. McGlotten was Executive Director of the Joseph's College for Industrial and Labor Human Resources Development Institute, Management. He served in the U.S. Army. AFL-CIO. From April 1967 to June 1970, 22 L. Albert L.Nellumis president and well as chair of its Grants Committee. chief executive officer of the country's Additionally, Mr. Nellum also serves as - oldest African-American owned, interna- president of the Black Business Council tional management consulting firm,A.L. USA, which he co-founded. Nellum and Associates, Inc., which is Involved in the entertainment indus- headquartered in Washington, D.C. He try for several decades, he has served also serves as chairman and president of as promoter, producer, and investor and is TALMAProductions, a Los Angeles responsible for bringing together African- based television production company and American businesspersons and members ALNA Sports Management which pro- of the entertainment industry in a num- duces sports events in this country and ber of successful ventures. One such abroad. endeavor has been the annual Black A founding member of the Oscar and Black Emmy Nominee din- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, ners. These dinners, now in their twelfth Inc., Mr. Nellum conceived and orga- year, honor African-American performers nized the organization's inaugural fund- who have been nominated for the Oscar raising dinner. He is a former vice pres- and Emmy awards. He is active in other ident of the Foundation's Board of organizations and civic groups whose, Directors and serves currently as a purpose is to enable Blacks to achieve self- member of its Finance, Personnel, reliance in this global society. Research and Nominating Committees, as Corbctt A "Trice Corbett A.Price is the Chairman and Mid-Atlantic Division,he directed the oper- Chief Executive Officer of KURRON, a New ations of twenty hospitals in four states and York based health care management the District of Columbia with a combined company specializing in the rehabilitation work force of 20,000 employees and total of distressed hospitals and health care sys- annual revenues of nearly $1 billion, terns. In 1990, Mr.Price helped establish the A native of Washington, D.C.,Mr.Price National Hospital and Health Services received his bachelors degree from South Corporation, a consortium of 80 urban Central State University and a Masters medical centers created to introduce the degree from The Ohio State University. He financial and managerial expertise of went on to do postgraduate work at The investor-owned hospitals into the public sec- Johns Hopkins University and the Medical tor. College of Virginia. After leaving HCA,Mr.Price founded Mr.Price began his career inhealth KURRON and continued to demonstrate a systems management at the Hospital remarkable ability to manage financially Corporation of America (HCA). He was distressed institutions. He is also Chairman responsible for the successful turnaround of of the Board of Consolidated Health many severely distressed hospitals and rose Services, Inc., a new Washington D.C. based rapidly through the corporate hierarchy to company providing managed care services, the rank of Vice President. As head of their 23 puffin As vice president of corporate affairs and more often than not his message for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR), reflects his background and personal Ben Ruffin leads the company's national, experience: "It's not where you're from, it's state and local partnerships withkey where you are going. It's not what your minority business, civicand professional name is, but the name you make for your- organizations. He also directs the compa- self." ny's minority programs in education sup- Ruffin overcame humble beginnings in port, business development and community Durham, North Carolina, to earn an under- involvement, drawing from his background graduate degree from North Carolina in the civilrights movement, government Central University and later a masters in and business. social work from the University of North Ruffin joined the RJR corporate affairs Carolina at Chapel Hill. He became staff in 1986 as a director and was appoint- involved in the civilrights movement in ed a vice president of Reynolds Tobacco in the early 19605, and soon was leading 1989. Reynolds Tobacco, best-known for its demonstrations. Winston, Salem and Camel cigarette brands, Ruffin and his wife, Avon, livein has more than 10,000 employees and is Winston-Salem and have two daughters, the domestic tobacco subsidiary of RJR April and Benita. Nabisco, Inc., one of the nation's leading consumer products companies. Ruffin is a renowned public speaker, Barbara Skinner Barbara W. Skinner is currently execu- the University of California Law School, tive vice president of Tom Skinner She has served on the board of directors Associates (TSA). a leadership development of such organizations as the Martin Luther organization located for nearly 30 years in King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social New York City. Mrs. Skinner works closely Change, the Evangelicals for Social Action, with current leaders in business, athletics, and the Volunteers of America. She is a and politics; with future leaders at Howard founding member of the National Political University and Norfolk State University; and Congress of Black Women, and served as with the poor in Newark, New Jersey, deputy campaign manager for the 1984 Jesse through the TSA Learning Center. Jackson for President campaign. Prior to joining Tom Skinner Associates, Recently, Mrs. Skinner and her hus- Mrs. Skinner served for seven years as exec- band, Tom Skinner, moved to Southern utive director of the Congressional Black Maryland to the 35 acre Skinner Farm Caucus. She has also served as administra- where Skinner Farm Leadership Institute tive assistant to Congressman Ronald has been established. It willbecome a Dellums. unique retreat site for leadership training Born in Antioch, California, and raised and for renewal, reconciliation, and bridge in Richmond, California, Mrs. Skinner grad- building among current and future African uated from San Francisco State College and American leaders. 24 'WSayman f.s with, HI Wayman F. Smith, 111 is Vice President vice as a member of the St. Louis Board of of Corporate Affairs for the Anheuser-Busch Aldermen. Companies in St. Louis, Missouri. He is Active innumerous civic and communi also a member of the board of directors of ty organizations, Mr.Smith currently is a the company's largest subsidiary, Anheuser- director of the Urban League of Busch, Inc. Metropolitan St. Louis; St. Louis A lawyer, Mr.Smith earned his Juris Symphony; the Arts and Education Council Doctor degree from Howard University (Vice Chairman); and board of trustees of School of Law. His undergraduate degree the St. Louis Regional Educational and in Business Administration was earned Public Television Commission. He is a from Monmouth College in West Long board member of the National Urban Branch, New Jersey. League; Congressional Black Caucus Prior to joining Anheuser-Busch, Mr. Foundation; NAACP Special Contribution Smith was a partner in the St. Louis law Fund; Harris-Stowe State College Board of firm of Wilson, Smith and McCullin. He Regents; and chairman of the Board of has been a judge in the St. Louis Municipal Trustees of Howard University. Court, and he has held the position of He has one daughter, Kymberly Ann director of conciliation for the Missouri Smith, who is a practicing attorney in Commission on Human Rights. Mr. Smith Washington, D.C. recently completed 12 years of public ser- *yVlrs. Qw/en *ToWns Mrs. Gwen Towns currently serves as Mrs. Towns has been recognized on the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus numerous occasions for her commitment Spouses and a member of the Board of and leadership on issues related to educa- Directors of the Congressional Black tion and her efforts as a community Caucus Foundation, Inc. activist. Also, she serves on the Board of Mrs. Towns attended college in her Directors for the Brooklyn Children's home state of North Carolina. She received Museum and the Brooklyn Development her bachelor's degree in early childhood Center. She is a member of the NYC education from North Carolina A&T State Chapter of Jack and Jillof America Inc., University. Later, she earned a master's Concerned Women of Brooklyn and an degree in guidance and counseling from active member of Berean Baptist Church. Brooklyn College and obtained post-master Most important, she and Congressman Ed credits at Pace University. Towns are the proud parents of two As an advocate for quality education children, Darryl and Diedra and, the for children and adults, she has worked in grandparents of Kiar. New T York City for several institutions including the Women's House of Detention and the Board of Education. Inaddition, Mrs. Towns has served as a member of vari- ous national and local education commit- tees. 25 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION COUNSEL Amy Robertson Goldson has been the Legal Defense Fund, and the Washington Foundations counsel since 1978. Ms. Area Lawyers for the Arts. Goldsons other areas of practice involve Ms. Goldson is a member of the District entertainment law. corporate and commer- of Columbia Bar. the American Bar cial matters, civillitigation, and govern- Association, and the National Bar ment contracts. Association. Before establishing her private practice Ms. Goldson received her juris doctor in 1982. Ms. Goldson was an attorney with degree from Catholic University Law School Smothers, Douple and Long, a Washington, in 1976, and her 8.A., magna cum laude, D.C. law firm. Prior to that, she served as from Smith College. She is also a member an attorney in the Tax Court Litigation of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Division,Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Ms. Goldson ismarried to Dr. Alfred L. Revenue Service. Active in numerous civic Goldson. They have two daughters, Erin and community organizations, Ms. Goldson and Ava. is currently a director of the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA). and a former director of the Washington Performing Arts Society. Ms. Goldson is also active in the Breast Cancer Resource Committee, the NAACP Congressional Caucus Quentin £aWson Quentin R. Lawson was appointed included service as the Human Executive Director of the Congressional Development Director for the City of Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in Baltimore, where he coordinated health, September, 1992. Mr.Lawson serves as education and human services programs, chief executive officer of the CBCF and is Other aspects of his background include responsible for the overall management experience as a teacher and school principal, and administration of the organization. He earned a bachelors degree from Prior to joining the CBCF, Mr.Lawson West Virginia State College and master's served as executive director of the National degrees from Morgan State University and Forum for Black Public Administrators the University of Maryland. (NFBPA), where he is credited with gener- Mr.Lawson was appointed by ating the broad based support necessary to Maryland Governor William Donald establish the organization in 1983. Schaefer to the Maryland Higher Before assuming fulltime leadership Education Commission, where he currently of the NFBPA and managing the associa- serves as vice chair and to the Governor s tion's transition to fulltime operations in Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, where he October, 1987, Mr.Lawson served as exec- currently serves as the chairman. His par- utive vice president of Public Technology. ticipation in community activities is felt Inc., a non-profit, research, and technical through his service as chair of the Board assistance organization serving municipal of Directors of Arena Players Inc., a highly and county governments. successful community based, performing His previous professional experience arts organization. 26 Annual Legislative Weekend Exhibitors BOOTH # EXHIBITOR (PRELIMINARYLIST) 1111 ACCESSORIES FOR YOU 1017 DIANASHANNON ASSOCIATES 1323 NATIONALBLACKUNITED FUND 1406 ADVANCEDINC. 1215-1217 DISTRICT CABLEVISION 612 NATIONALFOOTBALL LEAGUE 1003 AFRICA LINK 1208 DONALDSPEARS 1313 NATIONALMARROW DONOR PROGRAM 1211 AFRICANEXCENTRIC IMPORTS 1222 E&SGALLERY 620 NATIONALMEDICALASSOCIATION 1123 AFRICANEYEBOUTIQUE/ZIMPORTS 1027 ELEGANCE BY DARSHI 828 NISSAN 1103 AFROTEES BY PAT MOORE 607 EMBASSY OF THEBAHAMAS 624 OIC OF AMERICA,INC. 1227 AISA ASSOCIATES INC. TOURISMDIVISION ]m OUT OF AFRICA 1122 ALI'SUNLIMITED 1101 ESMICOLLECTION ]1()2 OXYFRESH USA INC. 1210 ALTERNATIVEVIDEO&BLACK 1229 ETHNICEXTRAVAGANZA pEACECORpspEACEC0Rps 1090IUZV FATFTSfALUIS HERITAGEGALLERY 7Q2 pEpsi 1310 AMERICANFEDERATION OF 928 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE 3°2Qfto PHILIPPHiiTPvrnRRKMOKKIb TEACHERS CORPORATION 518 PHILIPS 817 AMERICANPOSTAL WORKERS UNION 902 FORD 1014 PRETTI PLUS APPAREL 1311 AMERICANRED CROSS 611 FORTMYERSCONFERENCEAND CONVENTION COUNCIL 1018 PRIME HERITAGECOLLECTION 1007 AMERICANVISIONS & TLJ CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL 318 GENERAL MOTORS 328 RESOLUTION TRUST 802 AMOCO 1114 GEORGE NOCK STUDIOS 510 REVLON COMPANY, NABISCO, INC. 120-1324 ANHEUSER BUSCH 1315 GILLETTE THE 428 RJR 924 ARLINGTONCOUNTY GOVERNMENT 1002 GRAND VIEWIMPORTS* 1303 SAMIQ 811 ASAP SERVICES 814 GRUMMANCORPORATION 919 SCHOMBURG CENTER 1127 ARTSON ENTERPRISES 827 HARVARDUNIVERSITY/JFK 1207 SELECTIONS BY COZY SCHOOLOFGOVERNMENT SHUKRrS GOLDSMITH 628 AT &T 1224 HEADTOTOEENTERPRISES SISTER T0 SISTER 1020 BELMONTE ENTERPRISES 613 HOWARD UNIVERSITYHOTEL spR]NT 1408 BLACKCONGRESSIONAL MONITOR 714 HYATTREGENCY ATLANTA S. SMITHAM)COMPANY 1409 BLACKENTERPRISE 1308 IDRISCORPORATION STYLE. CONSIDER THE WOMAN 507 BLACKENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION 521 IDS FINANCIALSERVICES {m GUIDE, m m mmQA 1112 BLACKRESOURCE INC. 1109 JELLYBEANTREE TAMPA CONVENTION AND 1321 BLACK WOMENS" HEALTHNETWORK 1021 JERE'S VISITORS BUREAU 907 BUREAU OF CENSUS 1004 JEWELS OF ATON 1129 THEJEWELRY COLLECTIVE DESIGNS, 1012 CAMEO LTD. 1008 JOANBUTTERFIELD 523 THELOMAXCOMPANIES 1022 THECANALGROUP, LTD. 1121 JOHN NELSON GALLERIES 1309 TOAST AND STRAWBERRIES 400 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUSFOUNDATION, INC. 517 KINNEYSHOE CORPORATION 1108 TEMPTATIONS 1023 LAMARFASHIONS TONYSHERMANGALLERIES 1209 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK 1212 CAUCUS SPOUSES 1011 LEIGHLTD. 528 TOYOTA MOTORS 1213 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK 922 LIBRARYOF CONGRESS 910 UNITEDBLACKFUND CAUCUS SPOUSES 708 MARTINIQUEDEVELOPMENT 913 U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 1219 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK &PROMOTION BUREAU DEVELOPMENT CAUCUS SPOUSES 821 MARYLANDDEPARTMENT OF 918 U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE NATURALRESOURCES 1221 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK 608 U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING &URBAN CAUCUS SPOUSES 112 MAZDA DEVELOPMENT -FHEO 1223 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK 602 MCDONALD'S CORPORATION DEpT CAUCUS SPOUSES m m QF mmm- &URBAN 1322 MCKENNAPUBLISHING CO. DEVELOPMENT OSDBU 618 CHAPMANCOMPANY 312 MILLERBREWING COMPANY 710 USAIR 728 CHRYSLER CORPORATION 818 MOTOWN RECORDS 923 U.S. FEDERALDEPOSIT INSURANCE 502 COCA-COLA 1010 MS. KAY'SCREATIONS CORPORATION 808 COORS 901 MUSEUMOF AFRICAN AMERICANART 829 US 'FOOD&DRUG ADMINISTRATION AIRLINES 809 CONTINENTAL 813 MUTUALOF OMAHACOMPANIES 82T U"S- POSTALIWECTION SERVICE 610 COUNTRYWIDE 1118 VISIONS INBLACK 622 NATIONALASSOCIATION FOR EQUAL 1128 CREATIVEHANDS OPPORTUNITY INHIGHER EDUCATION 1104 WE "CUS 1305 CREATIVEPRODUCTIONS 927 NATIONALAERONAUTICS AND SPACE 1405 WHMM-TVCHANNEL 32 ADMINISTRATION 1407 C-TECH CABLE 1001 WILLIAMKATZGALLERIES 912 NATIONALCENTER OF 1013 DAFFS SPECIALTIES HEALTH STATISTICS 921 DEANWITTER REYNOLDS 511 NATIONALEDUCATION ASSOCIATION 29 Congressional BlackCaucusHistory The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) was formed in the Caucus. The CBC is involved inlegislative initiatives 1970 when the 13 Black Members of the U.S. House of ranging from fullemployment to welfare reform, South Representatives joined together to strengthen their efforts African sanctions and international human rights, from to address the legislative concerns of Black and minority minority business development to expanded educational citizens. African American Representatives had increased opportunity. Most noteworthy is the CBC Alternative bud- innumber from six in 1966 to nine, following the 1969 get which has been produced for the past 13 years. elections. Those Members believed that a Black Caucus in Historically, the CBC Alternative Budget policies depart Congress, speaking with a single voice, would provide polit- significantly from Administration Budget recommenda- ical influence and visibility far beyond their numbers. tions as the Caucus seeks to preserve a national commit- The Caucus received its first national recognition ment to fair treatment for urban and rural American, the when its Members met with former President Richard elderly, students, small businesspersons, middle and low- Nixon in March, 1971 and presented to him a list of 60 income wage earners, the economically disadvantaged and recommendations for governmental action on domestic and a new world order. Additionally, the Caucus received foreign issues. The Presidents response, considered inade- national attention with its presentation of a major urban quate by the Caucus, further strengthened their efforts to funding package delivered in response to the Los Angeles work together in Congress. uprising. In the 102nd Congress, CBC Members introduced Today, there are 40 Black Members of Congress, ten more than 400 individual bills and co-sponsored an women and thirty men representing many of the largest unprecedented 11,000 legislative measures. and most populated urban centers in this country, together In the twenty-three years since its founding, Caucus with some of the most expansive and rural Congressional Members have been successful in rising to strategic posi- districts in the nation. These Members, now as in the past, tions on House committees to affect needed changes in fed- have been called upon to work— as advocates for America s eral policies. A CBC Member holds the office of Chief varied constituent interests— developing an ever expand- Deputy Whip of the House of Representatives, three ing legislative agenda as well as addressing the concerns African Americans chair fullHouse standing committees, of their own particular districts. Additionally, the '92 elec- and thirteen Caucus Members hold Subcommittee tions yielded the second African American Senator of this Chairmanships. century and the first African American woman, Carol Democrat and Republican, they are the "conscience of Moseley-Braun. the Congress." The visions and goals of the original 13 Members, "to Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-7) is Chairman of the promote the public welfare through legislation designed to Congressional Black Caucus. Amelia L.Parker is the meet the needs of millions of neglected citizens," have been Executive Director. reaffirmed through the legislative and political successes of 32 Congressional Black Caucus Chairman's Message 'KWeisc Mfume Itis my distinct pleasure to joinmy fellow African American members of the United States Congress and Senate in extending a cordial welcome to each of you attending the 23rd Annual Legislative Weekend (ALW). We expect that this year's ALW willreflect the enthusiasm of a banner year for African American leadership. As you know, the 103rd Congress includes a record number of Black policymakers. Inaddition, we are thrilled that a member of our Caucus has earned the distinction of serving as President of the "Freshman Class" of the 103rd Congress. With respect to the substantive content of the ALW,you willbe pleased to learn that attendees at this year's program willexplore timely and compelling public policy con- cerns in an unprecedented number of workshops, issue forums and braintrusts. It is an exhilarating moment but itis also a sobering one. We stillhave a nation with far too many homeless and poor. Children stillgo hungry and family values beg for atten- tion. A lack of access to capital and credit slow our economic ascension. And, the absence of a national dialogue on race and racism sets out of focus the goals we all seek to reach together. Inrecent months, the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have come together to sponsor groundbreaking legislation that willhave a positive impact on the quality of life for all Americans. With an unparalleled level of commitment to the social and economic well being of this country and a profound desire to work inpartnership to make our vision for the future a reality, the Caucus has taken its rightful place as a trend- setter in public policy formulation. The good that can be achieved by marshalling the impressive insights and tremendous skills of these national leaders is inspiring. We owe an enormous debt to the memory of the trailblazers who came before us. As importantly, we acknowledge a profound obliga- tion to ensure a future of promise for our children. These obligations are embodied in the urgent need for visionary and uncompromising leadership at the national and local levels. The members of the CBC are deeply committed and clearly capable of meeting this impor- tant challenge and working together to make the social harmony and economic well being of tomorrow a reality today. Thank you for your continued support for the legislative efforts of the CBC and the educational programs conducted by the CBC Foundation. The future success of the Caucus willlargely be determined by the active involvement of individuals in our political process. We willcontinue to require and depend on your support as we move forward with a progressive agenda of change and empowered leadership. The Honorable Kweisi Mfume 33 "Xiniteb States 103rb Congress Congressional Black Caucus Members sanforb *X). Jr. U.S. Representative Georgia - 2nd District Sanford D. Bishop. Jr., a champion firm of Bishop & Buckner. of providing a higher, better quality of Bishop served in the Georgia life to all citizens, was elected to rep- House of Representatives from 1976 to resent Georgia's 2nd Congressional 1990. and the state Senate from 1990 District in the U.S. House of to 1992. As a member of the state Representatives in November 1992. House, Bishop was vice chairman of Congressman Bishop currently the Regulated Beverages Committee and serves on the Committee on a member of the Ways and Means Agriculture, the Committee on Committee. He also ranked in the top Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on ten of the 180 members of the Post Office and Civil Service. Georgia House of Representatives by He serves on the Agriculture the Southern Center for Studies in Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Public Policy based on his voting Natural Resources, the Subcommittee record on issues affecting consumers and on General Farm Commodities and the other groups. Subcommittee on Department As a senator. Bishop was appoint- Operations and Nutrition, the Veterans' ed to the first standing committee on Affairs Subcommittee on Hospitals and Ethics in the history of the Georgia Health Care and the Subcommittee on General Assembly. The committee pro- Housing and Memorial Services. Bishop duced one of the strongest ethics bills also serves on the Post Office and of any state in the country. Civil Service Subcommittee on Postal Bishop was born in Mobile, Operations and Services. Alabama on February 4, 1947. He is Bishop is a graduate of Morehouse the son of the late Sanford D. Bishop, College and Emory University School of Sr., the first president of Bishop State Law. An attorney, he is a former Community College, and Mrs. Minnie partner in the Columbus, Georgia law S. Bishop. The Congressman is divorced. 35 Lucien *E. U.S. Representative Pennsylvania - 2nd District Lucien E. Blackwell was elected to the U.S. the first $100,000 dollars of more than $12 million House ofRepresentatives from Pennsylvania's Second dollars in funding for the Anti-GraffitiNetwork Congressional District in a Special Election held on whichhas turned the graffiti-marred walls of November 5, 1991. Since his initialelection, Philadelphia into artistic murals, representing hope Congressman Blackwellhas taken a remarkable 111 and promise for our youth. He slopped the city from place leap in seniority, the fastest in 44 years. misusing federal housing dollars by lobbying the Congressman Blackwellis a member of the Carter Administration. The end result was that all Committee on Public Works and Transportation, federal funds to the city were withheld until a legiti- where he serves as Vice Chairman of the mate housing plan was in place. He protested the clos- Subcommittee on Economic Development, and is cur- ing ofPhiladelphia General Hospital, and initiated rently the only African-American on the House action that resulted in the allocation of the first Budget Committee. $300,000 dollars of the more than S5O milliondol- As an elected official.Congressman Blackwell lars for a homeless program which was the very first has consistently taken outspoken positions and spon- in the nation. During this period, he fasted for six sored legislation to improve the quality of lifefor all weeks to protest the lack of police protection and the Americans. In his first term in the House of lack of maintenance in public housing projects oper- Representatives, he sponsored several key initiatives, ated by the Philadelphia Housing Authority. including a measure to protect the credit rating of While serving as a State Representative. consumers who became unemployed as a result of Congressman Blackwell persuaded fellow lawmakers recessionary layoffs.Most recently, Congressman not to lower the drinking age to 18. He also sponsored Blackwell was appointed by President BillClinton Resolution 67, which brought a legislative panel to and House Speaker TomFoley to a special task force Philadelphia to investigate the city's gang war prob- to deal withthe crisis of homelessness, whichis dev- lem. This measure resulted in the formation of the astating our nation. Crisis Intervention Network, which received nation- InPhiladelphia. Congressman Blackwell created wide acclaim for its anti-crime activities. the Second Congressional DistrictDrug Think Tank, Congressman Blackwelland Stale Representative a broad-based coalition of community activists, reli- David P. Richardson called for an investigation of gious leaders, and elected officials.The Think Tank allegations of neglect and child abuse, whichled to deals withthe multitude of problems associated with the resignation of the executive director. He was also drug abuse and addiction in Philadelphia, and across successful in persuading the Governor to sign legisla- ihe country. Congressman Blackwell also led the tion outlawing medical experimentation on prisoners. "Tenant Pride' campaign, a large scale volunteer net- As Chairman of the Philadelphia Gas work, to clean up and restore dignity to Commission, Congressman Blackwell made history by Philadelphia's public housing developments. rejecting three consecutive gas rate increase requests Prior to his election to the House of from the Philadelphia Gas \vorks, forcing the utility, Representatives, Congressman Blackwellserved for for the first time ever, to streamline its management two terms as a State Representative and on the operation. His stand resulted in more than $150 mil- Philadelphia City Council where he rose to the influ- liondollars in savings for taxpayers. ential positions of Majority Whip and Chairman of A labor leader for 30 years, Congressman the Finance Committee. Congressman Blackwell also Blackwell traveled extensively to many foreign coun- served as the Chairman of the Black Elected Officials tries. His experiences have been invaluable in his role and Ward Leaders ofPhiladelphia for 12 years. as a Commissioner of the Delaware River Port During his tenure on the Philadelphia City Authority, a Board Director on the Port Corporation Council. Congressman Blackwell led the now famous and a former member of the Governor's debate to buildabove Philadelphia City Hall, which Infrastructure Task Force. The Congressman first paved the way forLiberty Places Iand 11, whereby found employment on the Philadelphia Waterfront, thousands of jobs were created, and a new era ofcon- and worked his way up from Laborer, to Foreman, struction projects for the city was initiated. He Trustee, Vice President, Business Agent and pushed through legislation to establish a Convention President ofLocal 1332, International Center in Philadelphia, which specifically included Longshoreman's Association, AFL-CIO, a position he jobs and contract guarantees for minorities and held for 18 years until his election to Congress. women. He sponsored Philadelphia s Human Rights Born August 1, 1931, Congressman Blackwell Billwhich prohibits discrimination on the basis of has been married to Councilwoman Jannie L. age, race, religion,sexual orientation, or national ori- Blackwell for 20 years. They reside in the University gin. Congressman Blackwellled the effort to secure City section of Philadelphia. 36 Corrme U.S. Representative Florida - 3rd District A native of Jacksonville, Florida. of the Just Say No to Drugs Committee. Representative Corrine Brown received a A leading proponent of Florida's B.S. and Masters Degree from Florida growing elderly population, Agricultural &Mechanical University, Congresswoman Brown, while in the an Education Specialist Degree from the Florida Legislature was named Legislator University of Florida and an Honorary of the Year by the Florida Association Doctor of Law Degree from Edward on Housing for the Aging. Among the Waters College. many other honors that she received In 1977, she became a member of forher legislative work are the the faculty at Florida Community College Legislator of the Year award from the of Jacksonville. She has also served on Jacksonville Association on Fire Fighters the faculties of the University of in 1988. Florida and Edward Waters College. Corrine Brown was elected to the First elected to the Florida House United States Congress, Third of Representatives in 1982, Corrine Congressional District in the November Brown was re-elected four times serv- 3rd General Election and sworn in on ing 10 years. In the House, she served January 5, 1993. The newly as Chairperson of the Prison formed Third District includes parts Construction &Operations of 14 Florida counties: Alachua, Subcommittee and Vice Chairperson of Baker, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee. Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Orange, She also served on the St. Johns, Seminole, and Volusia Appropriations, Community Affairs, Counties. Finance & Taxation, and Public "What unites the people of Schools Committees. Rep. Brown has North and Central Florida is far the distinction of being the first woman stronger than what divides us," declared ever elected as Chairperson of the Rep. Brown. "Itdoes not matter if Duval County Legislative Delegation, a you live in Orange County or Duval position she held 1987-1988. County, our children are not receiving Some of her finest achievements the kind of quality education they while in office have been accom- need to carry them into the 21st cen- plished while she served as a con- tury. It does not matter if you live in sultant to the Union Correction Putnam or Baker county, our families Institute, to the Jacksonville Drug cannot afford long-term health care in - Abuse Programs and to the Governor's the event of a catastrophic or in too Committee on Aging. Governor Bob many cases a simple illness. And it Graham appointed her to serve on the does not matter if you live in Volusia Manpower Training Council (CETA) repre- County or Columbia county, we need senting Florida women, and former to stimulate economic development and Jacksonville Mayor Thomas Hazouri create jobs for the entire region." appointed her to serve on the Congresswoman Brown serves on Mayors committee on Housing and the Public Works &Transportation Urban Development. Representative Comittee, the House Committee on Brown also served as a board member Veteran's Affairs and the Committee on for the HELP Center and as a member Government Operations. 37 U.S. Representative Missouri - Ist District The senior member of the Congress but vetoed by President Bush. Missouri congressional delegation, and a Mr. Clay serves on the board of native of St. Louis, William L. Clay the W.E.B. Dußois Foundation and is a was elected to the House of trustee on the Board of Tougaloo Representatives in 1968. Bill Clay College. He is the founder of the holds two chairmanships: Chairman of William L. Clay Scholarship and the full Post Office and Civil Service Research Fund, a nonprofit, tax-exempt Committee and Chairman of the scholarship program which presently Subcommittee on Libraries and enrolls forty-three students in twenty- Memorials, under the House one different schools. Fourteen students Administration Committee. He is also receive all-expense paid, four-year col- the ranking member of the Education lege scholarships. and Labor Committee. Mr. Clay holds a Bachelor of In the 103rd Congress, "workers Science degree in history and political rights" continues to be the cornerstone science from St. Louis University. He of Congressman Clay's legislative agen- has also received numerous honorary da. He was a key sponsor of the degrees for his achievements as a legis- Family and Medical Leave Act, (HR 1), lator. The Congressman is author of which was the first bill signed into law two books: To Kill or Not to Kill,pub- by President Clinton. Also, lished in 1990, which deals which the Congressman Clay has reintroduced savagery of capital punishment, and both the Striker Replacement bill, (HR Just Permanent Interests, published in 5) to protect the jobs of striking September 1992. which chronicles the workers and the Hatch Act reform bill, history of black members of Congress. (HR 20) to ensure that federal workers He and his wife Carol have three chil- can fully participate in the political dren, Vicki, William, Jr. and Michelle. process. Both were passed in the last 38 'Ex'a M. Clayton U.S. Representative - North Carolina Ist District Eva Clayton brings to Congress Community Assistance. Clayton also more than 25 years of work inboth served as Executive Director of the Soul government and the private sector, and City Foundation, a federal New Town 10 years of experience as an elected project, and as Director of the North official. Carolina Health Manpower Development In November of 1992, Eva Clayton Program of the University of North won an unprecedented victory inboth Carolina at Chapel Hill. the General and Special Election as a For 10 years, she served as a Democrat in North Carolina's First member of the Warren County Board of Congressional District. She gained Commissioners, leading the board as immediate seniority by filling the Chairperson from 1982-1990. In 1990, unexpired term of the late she was named Outstanding North Congressman Walter B. Jones, Sr., and Carolina County Commissioner by fellow became the first woman ever to win North Carolina Commissioners. election to Congress from North She has been an active advocate Carolina, in the general election. for rural health care, housing assis- As a member of the 103rd tance, and job training, and has Congress, she became an immediate served on numerous local, state, and force on Capitol Hill. In addition to national boards to foster programs her appointments to the House addressing these issues. Committee on Agriculture and the An active member of the House Committee on Small Business, Presbyterian church, Eva Clayton trav- Berne, she was elected President of— the eled in 1991 to Switzerland to Democratic Freshman Class becoming participate in an ecumenical consulta- the first woman ever to hold such an tion on the environment. On a local office. The 103rd Congress has the level, she fought to prevent rural areas, largest class of new members to arrive already suffering economic deprivation, on Capitol Hill since 1948. Clayton from becoming dumping grounds for was also appointed to the House our nation's hazardous waste. Speaker's Committee on Policy Eva Clayton holds a B.S. degree Development. from Johnson C. Smith University and In 1981, Eva Clayton founded her a M.S. degree from North Carolina own management and consulting firm. Central University inDurham. She Technical Resources International, Ltd. attended law school at the University (TRI), specializing in economic develop- of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and ment. North Carolina Central University in Before forming TRI, she was Durham. Assistant Secretary for Community Her— life is rounded out by her Development with the North Carolina family her husband who is an attor- Department of Natural Resources and ney in Warrenton, four adult children Community Development, overseeing who are pursuing their careers, and two program management for welfare reform, grandsons. rural housing policy development, and 39 James Clyburn U.S. Representative - South Carolina 6th District Jim Clyburn, a native of Sumter, Governing Boards of Wofford College in South Carolina and a graduate of South Spartanburg, SC, the Center for Carolina State University, was elected Cancer Treatment and Research in to the 103rd Congress of the United Columbia, SC, and the South States on November 3, 1992. Carolina Literacy Association. He is a He is President-elect of the member of the Southern Regional Freshman Class and will assume the Council in Atlanta, Georgia, a Life presidency in January, 1994. He Member of the NAACP, a member serves on the Veterans Affairs and of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Public Works and Transportation and is a Mason and Shriner. Committees. Congressman Clyburn is Numerous groups have given Jim also the Democratic Zone Whip for special recognition. Among them are South Carolina, North Carolina and Public Administrator of the Year by Tennessee. the South Carolina Chapter of the For the first ten years of his pro- American Society for Public fessional life, Jim served as a teacher, Administration, and the National an employment counselor, and direc- Governors Associations Annual Award tor of community and youth develop- for Distinguished Service to State ment programs. Government. He has been awarded In January, 1971, he was Honorary Doctorates by Winthrop appointed to the staff of Governor John College, the College of Charleston, C. West and served until October, and the Medical University of South 1974, when Governor West appointed Carolina. him South Carolina's Human Affairs He is married to the former Emily Commissioner where he served until England of Moncks Corner, South June 1, 1992, when he retired from Carolina, and they are the parents of state government to run for Congress. three daughters. Jim currently serves on the 40 U. S. Representative Michigan - 15th District Barbara-Rose Collins represents the Representatives from 1975-1981 and on 15th Congressional District of Michigan. the Region IPublic School Board from Ms. Collins, a Democrat, won the 1971-1973. November 1992 congressional race with While serving on the Detroit City 87 percent of the vote. She is currently Council, Congresswoman Collins initiated serving her second term in the U.S. House city ordinances on South African divesti- of Representatives. Prior to state re-dis- ture, toxic waste cleanup, and single room tricting, she represented the 13th occupancy (SRO) housing for the homeless. Congressional District of Michigan from She served as Chairperson of the Task January 19911992. Force on Litter and Clean-Up Detroit and Congresswoman Collins was appointed the Task Force on Teenage Violence and Majority Whip-At-Large for the 103rd Juvenile Crime. She was also a member of Congress. She is a member of the Post New Detroit's Minority Business Office and CivilService Committee and in Committee. 1993 became chairperson of the Postal In the Michigan State Legislature, Operations and Services Subcommittee. Collins served as Chairperson of the She also serves on the Public Works and House Standing Committee on Urban Transportation Committee with assign- Affairs and as Chairperson and founding ments on the Aviation Subcommittee and member of the Michigan Legislative Black the Investigations and Oversight Caucus. Inaddition, she served as vice- Subcommittee; and the Government chairperson of the Michigan Democratic Operations Committee with assignments Caucus and was vice-chairperson of the on the Commerce, Consumer and Public Health Committee. Monetary Affairs Subcommittee and the Congresswoman Collins is a product Employment, Housing, and Aviation of the Detroit Public School System and Subcommittee. attended Wayne State University where Ms. Collins is a member of several she majored in Anthropology and Political Congressional organizations including: the Science. Ms. Collins is an active member Congressional Automotive Caucus, the of the Shrine of the Black Madonna, Pan- Congressional Arts Caucus, the African Orthodox Christian Church. She Congressional Black Caucus, the Hispanic enjoys playing the piano and harp, and lis- Caucus, the Northeast-Midwest tening to operatic and symphonic music. Congressional Coalition, the Urban Her other hobbies include reading science Caucus, Congressional Fire Services fictionnovels and portrait painting. Caucus, Congressional Caucus for Women's Congresswoman Collins was born Issues, Congressional Human Rights April13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. She Caucus, the Steel Caucus, and the has twoadult children: Cynthia, married Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus. to Bruce Simpson, Sr.; and Christopher. Congresswoman Collins served on the She has four grandchildren: Bruce Jr., Detroit City Council from 1982 to 1990. Amber Rose, Shaina Marie, and Kwame. She served in the Michigan State House of 41 CarbLss Qollins U.S. Representative Illinois- 7th District Congresswoman Cardiss Collins. D-IL.the increased pressure on colleges and universities to longest-serving African American woman inCongress, carry out the mandates of Title IXof the Education has been the representative forIllinois'Seventh Amendments of 1972. which calls for equal opportu- Congressional District for over 20 years. Her leader- nities for women athletes to participate in collegiate ship on important social, political,and economic sports and to improve graduation rates of athletes. issues has earned her the reputation ofan effective Congress woman Collins has been a long-time policy maker and representative. advocate foruniversal health insurance. She co-spon- She was born September 24, 1931 in St. Louis, sored the Universal Health Care Act of1991. and the Missouri, and moved to Detroit at the age of ten. She Family and Medical Leave Act of1991. She also was graduated from the Detroit High School of authored legislation to create the Office on Minority Commerce and attended Northwestern University. Health in the National Institutes of Health. She was She has received honorary degrees fromBarber- instrumental in getting Medicaid coverage ofPap Scotia College. Spelman College, and Winston-Salem Smears and mammograms. State University. She also has received awards from She authored the ChildSafety Protection Act of both Loyola University and Roosevelt University in 1993. legislation requiring warning labels on danger- Chicago, as well as numerous other awards and com- ous toys and federal safety standards for bicycle hel- mendations. In1990, the Congressional Black Caucus mets. Investigations by Mrs. Collins into child care presented Mrs. Collins withthe W illiamL. Dawson facilities and services offered to federal employees Award for Legislative Development in recognition of resulted inmore than a three-fold increase in the her legislative agenda and successes. number of child care centers for federal workers. Mrs. Collins was first elected to Congress on As chair of the Government Activitiesand June 5, 1973, in a special election to fillthe seat left Transportation (GAT)Subcommittee from 1983 to vacant by her husband. Congressman George . 1991. Congresswoman Collins pushed groundbreak- Collins, who was killedin an airplane crash. In1992. ing laws controlling the transport of toxicmaterials Mrs. Collins was reelected to her 10th term by an 81 and led the charge to provide safer and more secure percent margin. air travel. A trailblazer, she was the first African Congresswoman Collins other legislative American woman to represent a Congressional district achievements on behalf of minorities and women in the Midwest, the first woman and first African include an amendment to the Airport and Airway American to serve as Democratic Whip-at-Large. She Safety, Capacity and Expansion Act of 1987. which was elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus requires a 10 percent participation level in all airport in the 96th Congress. concessions by disadvantaged business enterprises In1991. she became the first woman, and first (minority and women owned businesses). African American to chair a subcommittee of the Mrs. Collins is amember of the Friendship Committee on Energy and Commerce when she was Baptist Church of Chicago as well as the AlfredStreet named Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia;the National Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Association for the Advancement of Colored People Competitiveness. In January. 1993, she was elected to (NAACP): the Chicago Urban League: the LINKS:the serve a second term as chair of this subcommittee. Coalition of 100 Black Women: the Black Women's Mrs. Collins is also a member of the Energy and Agenda: the National Council ofNegro Women; the Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Gamma Phi Sororities: Investigations, the ranking Democratic member of secretary of the Congressional Caucus on Women's the Government Operations Committee, and a mem- Issues: and Vice Chairman, the Congressional Black ber of the Committee's Legislative and National Caucus. Issues subcommittee. She has one son and a granddaughter. Her investigations of college sports resulted in 42 John Conifers, Jr U.S. Representative Michigan - 14th District U.S. Representative John Conyers, Jr., a nuclear-related materials, technology, equip- Detroit Democrat, was re-elected in 1992 to his ment, information, and personnel to South Africa 15th term in the U.S. House ofRepresentatives, became a part of the House-approved Anti- winning 84 percent of the vote in Michigan's Apartheid Act. 14th Congressional District. He is Chairman of Aprincipal sponsor of the Humphrey- the Government Operations Committee as well Hawkins Full Employment Act, enacted in as its Legislation and National Security 1978, Congressman Conyers has authored a wide Subcommittee, the senior member of the range of full-employment legislation. Congressional Black Caucus, and third-ranking Congressman Conyers is a strong advocate of member of the Judiciary Committee, where he health care reform and has authored legislation sits on the Civil and Constitutional Rights which, if enacted, would provide a comprehensive, Subcommittee. He is also a member of the universal health care program. He commissioned House Small Business Committee and the the landmark General Accounting Office report Speaker's Task Force on Minority Set-Asides. which found that a Canadian-style universal sin- During his 28 years in Congress, social gle-payer health plan would save $67 billion justice and economic opportunity have become annually in administrative costs alone if applied focal points of Congressman Conyers' accomplish- in the United States. These savings could, with ments. During the 102nd and 101st Congresses no additional costs, cover the 35 million unin- he authored the Racial Justice Act and the sured in America, as well as provide coverage Department of Environmental Protection Act both of co-payments and deductibles for those who of which passed the House. Rep. Conyers was now must pay them. also the original sponsor ofthe National Voter Congressman Conyers was the author of Registration Actwhich passed the House and the Alcohol Warning Label Act of 1988. and also Senate in the 103rd Congress and was signed into penned the Public Safety Officers Benefits Act, the law by President Clinton on May 20, 1993. His Hate Crimes Statistics Act and the VictimofCrime Chief Financial Officers Act, signed into law, cre- Act. All four measures were signed into law. ated chief financial officers for the entire U.S. In his Judiciary Committee role. Government and 23 Federal agencies to prevent Congressman Conyers generated the Justice fiscal hemorrhaging and scandals such as HUD Department's national study on police brutality and the S&Ls. and conducted hearings in several cities on police As Chairman of the House Committee on violence, raciallymotivated violence, sentencing, Government Operations, Conyers has spearheaded white collar crime, grand jury reform, and savings of taxpayers' money by intervening in other criminal justice matters. In both the 101st various misdirected or fraudulent government and 102nd Congresses, Conyers successfully programs and contracts, and he has exposed blocked passage of legislation weakening the $310 billion in wasted taxpayer funds, mostly Federal anti-racketeering law (RICO). He helped to in the last four years. Through his chairmanship lead the fight that brought the CivilRights Act he revealed major abuses in military procurement, to the floor of the House and, despite presidential notably the failures previously unreported by opposition, bolstered its support leading to enact- the Pentagon in the Patriot missile's performance ment on November 21, 1991. Congressman in the Persian Gulf; Northrop Corporation's Conyers is also recognized as a major opponent in fraudulent involvement with the Harrier jump jet, Congress of the death penalty. also deployed in Operation Desert Storm, and Congressman Conyers is a leader in pressing the air-launched nuclear cruise missile; the for the rights of Haitians, authoring legislation Seawolf submarine; and Star Wars. Conyers has calling for temporary protected status for Haitian also held a series of hearings in several U.S. refugees until democracy is restored on that cities and led a Congressional delegation to island. This policy has been adopted by Colombia and Peru to find ways to improve the Clinton Administration. the domestic and international effects of the Congressman Conyers was educated in National Drug Control Strategy. Detroit's public school system and earned a Congressman Conyers authored and coordi- Bachelor of Arts degree and a Doctor of Law nated the drive for passage of the Martin Luther degree at Wayne State University. He is the King Holiday Bill, which was signed into law on recipient of many awards for leadership, including November 2, 1983. He is an original co-founder a Southern Christian Leadership Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus and is a princi- Award presented to him by Dr. Martin Luther pal architect of its annual alternative Federal King, Jr. and honorary degrees from numerous budget. His amendment prohibiting the export of colleges and universities. 43 "V. Oellums U.S. Representative - California 9th District Ronald V.Dellums represents California's 9th significant role in the release ofNelson Mandella District, comprising the cities of Alameda, Albany, fromprison and subsequent moves toward a nonracial Berkeley, Emeryville,Oakland and Piedmont in and nonsexist democratic society inSouth Africa. northern Alameda County. Throughout his tenure in the Congress, Mr. First elected to Congress against the backdrop of Dellums has provided criticalleadership in the effort the Indochina War in 1970, Mr.Dellums worked to to curb military spending and reverse the nuclear end that conflict and has remained a vigorous advo- arms race. As chair of the Armed Services Committee cate for arms reductions, peaceful resolution ol inter- in the post ColdWar period. Mr.Dellums anticipates national conflict, and for alternatives to the use of leading a vigorous examination of the current state of military intervention as a principle instrument of our military establishment, the purposes itserves, U.S. foreign policy. and the budget that supports it.He believes strongly During his first campaign, he also campaigned that deep and sustained cuts inmilitaryforces can be for completion of the agenda of the civilrights move- made without threat to our legitimate national securi- ment, for the Equal Rights Amendment for women, ty goals. for what wouldbecome a green environmental pro- Much ofhis thinking can be found inhis book, gram, and for many other elements of the social jus- DEFENSE SENSE: The Search lor a Rational Military tice and human rights agenda. Policy (Cambridge, Mass., BallingerPub. Co., 1983). He has remained just as staunch an advocate for The book is one product of a set of hearings he held these causes as well, having noted: "Idid not join the in 1982 on "The Full Implications of theMilitary Armed Services Committee to learn about missiles, Budget ".The other is the first alternative military planes and ships; Ijoinedbecause Iknew Iwould authorization billto ever be debated on the House need to become an expert in this fieldin order to Floor, an effort that Mr.Dellums has repeated many argue successfully for military spending reductions times in the decade since. free-up resources desperate human economic justice are impor- that would for the " Social and another needs that Isee every day inmy community. tant area of concern for Congressman Dellums. His Now, in his twelfthcongressional term, he National Health Service Acthas been considered the chairs the House Armed Services Committee to which most comprehensive and progressive health care pro- he was appointed in 1973, over the objection of its posal before the Congress since it was first introduced chair, as its firstAfrican American member and cer- in 1977. During the past five years, he has advocated tainlythe most progressive inits history. When he increased funding for research, treatment and coun- assumed the Armed Services chair, he gave up the seling for AIDS victims and their families. He has chair of the House Committee on the District of also introduced omnibus housing legislation, led Columbia. He had chaired the D.C. Committee since efforts to reduce infant mortality and numerous 1979, and was the firstmember of the Class of 1970 other social problems. to chair a fullcommittee. With this transition, he Born in Oakland, California on November 24, becomes the firstMember ever to chair two different 1935, Congressman Dellums spent two years on standing fullcommittees of the House. active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps before earn- Mr.Dellums has been a leader in the congres- ing a bachelor of arts degree at San Francisco State sional effort to end U.S. government support for the University and amaster's degree insocial work from racist regime inSouth Africa. In 1971, he intro- the University of California, Berkeley. He is married duced comprehensive sanctions legislation. In1986, to the former Leola (Roscoe) Higgs, a Georgetown the House approved his legislative initiative. It was University Law graduate and a member of the then modifiedby the Senate and the President's veto Pennsylvania- and D.C. bars. He is the- father of three was overridden. Since then Congressman Dellums children Brandy, Erik, and Piper and a proud has re-introduced sanctions legislation in every grandparent as well. Congress. These legislative initiatives have played a 44 Julian C U.S. Representative California - 32nd District Congressman Julian C.Dixon(Democrat) repre- research and development of railcar technology. sents the 32nd congressional district, which includes Congressman Dixon works hard to maintain our the greater Crenshaw community and parts of West nation's commitment to civilrights and has co-spon- Los Angeles. sored every major civilrights initiative since he was Congressman Dixon serves on the powerful elected to the House of Representatives. He led the House Appropriations Committee whichrecommends fight to preserve the independence of the U.S. Civil funding for allfederal programs. He is a member of Rights Commission after attempts were made in the the Appropriations Defense and Military 1980s to undermine its mission. He has also been rec- Construction Subcommittees which oversee the bud- ognized for his leadership on issues related to low- get of the Department ofDefense and is Chairman of and moderate-income housing, education and health the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia. In care. He wrote the first economic sanctions law December 1992, Dixon was elected by the California against South Africa. He has been an outspoken advo- Democratic delegation to serve as the regional repre- cate for humanitarian and disaster assistance in des- sentative on the influential— Democratic Steering and perately poor countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Policy Committee the Committee that makes rec- For nearly a decade, Mr.Dixonchaired the ommendations regarding members' committee assign- House Committee on Standards of OfficialConduct. ments, legislative priorities and floor schedules. From 1986-1990, Congressman Dixonserved as As a senior member of the Appropriations President of the Congressional Black Caucus Committee, the Congressman has been instrumental Foundation. During the 98th Congress, he chaired insecuring federal funds forthe—construction of the the Congressional Black Caucus, and in 1984, he was Los Angeles Metro Rail project a central component Chairman of the Standing Committee on Rules for of a mass transit system designed to meet the bur- the Democratic National Convention. geoning transit needs of Southern California. He is In 1992, Dixon was cited as one of the State's the leading spokesman for greater access to the sub- Most Effective Legislators by the California way system for a cross section of residents and busi- Congressional Recognition Program. In1985. Politics nesses of the inner city. in America named him as one ofthe twelveUnsung Followingthe 1992 civildisturbances inLos Heroes inCongress inacknowledgement of his ability Angeles, Mr.Dixonmoved quickly to introduce a dire to garner support for his legislative agenda. His voting emergency supplemental appropriations billto pro- record has received 100 percent ratings from senior vide funds to start the rebuilding process. House citizen, educational, civilrights, labor and environ- Speaker Foley appointed Mr.Dixon to serve on the mental organizations. His effectiveness as a legislator bipartisan congressional Urban Task Force to negoti- and commitment to justice has earned him several ate a comprehensive urban aid and urban enterprise honors and awards from numerous civic groups. billwith the White House. Congressman Dixon was first elected to the U.S. With an end to the Cold War, Mr.Dixon has House ofRepresentatives in 1978 and is now serving supported funding for economic conversion. He joined his eighth term in Congress. Before entering members of the bipartisan California Task Force on Congress, Mr.Dixonserved six years in the California Defense Reinvestment and Economic Development in State Assembly and was Chairman of the Assembly recommending initiatives to save jobs and reinvest in Democratic Caucus. Born in Washington, D.C., he is California. Inan effort to revitalize the once thriving married to the former Betty Lee ofLos Angeles. He domestic railcar industry, Mr.Dixon introduced a has one son, Cary Gordon Dixon. bipartisan billcalling for direct federal assistance for 45 U.S. Representative Louisiana - 4th District Cleo Fields, Louisiana Democrat was Directly following his undergradu- elected to serve his first term in the ate studies, Fields entered Southern United States Congress in 1992. He was University School of Law7. During law sworn into office on January 5, 1993 at school, he served as a law clerk for the age of 30, making him the youngest both the East Baton Rouge Parish City member of the 103rd Congress. Prosecutor's office and the Parish As a member of the House Attorney's Office. Committee on Banking, Finance and In 1987, the same year he gradu- Urban Affairs, Fields serves on the ated from law school, Fields was elect- Subcommittees on Consumer Credit and ed to the Louisiana State Senate. At Insurance, Housing and Community the age of 24, he was the youngest Development and International state senator in Louisiana history and Development, Finance, Trade and the youngest state senator in the nation Monetary Policy. at that time. In addition, Fields serves on the As a state senator, Fields authored House Committee on Small Business and passed legislation that established where he serves on the Subcommittees Drug Free Zones near school campuses, on MinorityEnterprise, Finance & as well as legislation creating an Inner Urban Development and SBA City Economic Development Program. Legislation and the General Economy. In 1992, following reapportion- Fields is also a member of the ment, the Fourth Congressional District Democratic Caucus Committee on of Louisiana was created. Facing a Organization, Study and Review for field of eight candidates vying for the the 103rd Congress. seat, Cleo Fields held the lead follow- Cleo Fields was born November ing the primary election and emerged 22, 1962 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. as the winner after capturing 74% of He is a 1980 graduate of McKinley the vote against one opponent in the High School inBaton Rouge. general election. In 1984, Fields earned his B.A. Louisiana's Fourth Congressional degree from Southern University in District is one of the largest Baton Rouge. During his senior year, Congressional Districts in the country, he was elected Student Government covering parts of 28 parishes (counties), Association President. In the same including the cities of Shreveport, year, he was elected by the Louisiana Monroe, Alexandria, Baton Rouge and Council of Student Body Presidents to Lafayette. serve on the Louisiana Board of Fields is a member of Mt. Pilgrim Regents. He also made the Deans List Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. He is and was chosen a member of Who's married to the former Debra Horton Who Among Students in American of Baton Rouge. Colleges and Universities. 46 floyb 4i. flake U.S. Representative New York - 6th District Floyd H. Flake was elected to the lution expressing the sense of the House of U.S. House ofRepresentatives in 1986 to rep- Representatives regarding the steps which the resent the 6th Congressional District of Mew York. United States must take to ensure that all His election to Congress was the first political Americans have decent and affordable housing. office held by Congressman Flake and reflected a The bills which he has supported and has voted well organized grassroots community effort to for are consistent with his concern for the bring new, progressive leadership to the communi- well-being of all mankind. ty. Since being elected. Congressman Flake has Before entering politics. Congressman led the light against the devastating impact of Flake, in his role as pastor of Allen A.M.E drugs on his community as well as being a strong Church, was and continues to be an active and proponent of a national housing program and an dynamic community leader in the district he now improved educational system. His commitment to represents. Since his appointment as pastor of his goals, accompanied by a sincere concern Allen A.M.E. Church in 1976: the church has for all humanity and natural enthusiasm has grown from a congregation of 1,400 with an established him as one of the most recog- annual budget of $250,000 to one of over 6.150 nized leaders in New York City. members with an annual budget of $2.7 million. Congressman Flake serves on the House This growth has been channeled into several Committee on Banking. Finance and Urban major projects which have resulted in the social, Affairs, the Committee on Small Business, and economic and education revitalization of the com- the Committee on Government Operations. In munity. Under the progressive leadership of Floyd the 103rd Congress, Congressman Flake was H. Flake. Allen A.M.E. Church was able to suc- elected to be the Chairman of the cessfully complete several major and much Subcommittee on General Oversight. needed community revitalization projects, includ- Investigations and the Resolution of Failed ing a 300-unit senior citizen complex, a Financial Institutions. As one who actively seeks Christian school and multi-purpose center serving to create mechanisms which provide opportuni- over 400 students and a multi-service center pro- ties for all citizens to obtain decent, safe and viding health care, head start education and affordable housing. Congressman Flake introduced numerous other programs. Furthermore, the "Mickey Leland Peace Dividend Housing Congressman Flake recently completed 61 Assistance Act of 1990.' to alleviate homeless- affordable homes for local residents and estab- ness, reduce housing cost burdens, and increase lished a home care agency to assist elderly housing opportunities for low income lamilies. and infirmed individuals. The total budget for Because of his dynamic leadership, several the church and its subsidiaries is $17.7 million proposals authored by Congressman Flake were which supports an employment base of 770 per- included in 1991 Housing Programs sons. Reauthorizations including a demonstration pro- Floyd H. Flake was born in Los Angeles. gram that improves the quality of public housing California. January 30, 1945, and attended the and seeks to restore family self-sufficiency. public schools of Houston. Texas from elementary Since becoming a Member of the United through high school. He did his undergraduate Slates House ofRepresentatives. Congressman work at University and graduate Flake has been a forceful proponent of justice and work at Payne Theological Seminary in Ohio equality. Continuing as a proponent for building followed by additional graduate studies in a stronger America and consistent foreign policy, Business Administration at Northeastern he has introduced in the 102nd Congress H.R. University in Boston, Massachusetts. He is cur- 482, the Fair Treatment for Freedom National rently enrolled in the Doctor of MinistryProgram Bank Act; H.R. 1061, the Fair Employment at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Reinstatement Act; H.R. 1062. the Home He is married to the former M. Elaine Ownership Plan Encouragement Act; H.R. 1328. a McCollins of Memphis, Tennessee, and they are bill to authorize supplemental appropriations for the parents of two daughters, Aliya and Nailah, Fiscal Year 1991 for relief, rehabilitation, and and two sons. Rasheed and Hasan. reconstruction in Liberia; and H. Res. 90, a reso- 47 U.S. Representative Tennessee - 9th District Congressman Harold Eugene Ford rep- Black Caucus, the Democratic Study resents Tennessee's 9th Congressional Group, and the Environmental and Energy District. Comprised primarily of the city of Study Conference. Ford was also elected to Memphis, he has served this district since serve as a District Whip representing the 1974 and is currently serving his tenth states of Tennessee, Louisiana and term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mississippi during the 99th Congress. He is the first and only African-American Prior tohis election to Congress, he Tennessean ever to be elected to Congress. served two terms in the Tennessee He serves as a ranking member of the Legislature. He was elected to this state powerful and prestigious House Committee office at the age of 25, and represented the on Ways and Means which has jurisdiction same geographic area of Memphis in which over all tax and revenue raising legislation, his great grandfather served as a squire as well as Social Security, Medicare and during the Post-Reconstruction Era. public assistance programs. Congressman Ford is active in social In 1981, Congressman Ford, was select- and community activities inMemphis and ed as the Chairman of the Ways and Means throughout the country. He is a member of Subcommittee on Public Assistance and the National Advisory Board of St. Jude Unemployment Compensation. Atthe time, Children's Research Hospital, and the he was the youngest member of Congress to Metropolitan YMCABoard, and is a ever be selected as a Subcommittee trustee at Fisk University in Nashville, and Chairperson. The Subcommittee has subse- Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi. quently been changed to the Subcommittee He is also affiliated withAlpha Phi Alpha on Human Resources, and Congressman Fraternity. Ford has played pivotal roles in shaping our He has received numerous awards and nation's welfare and the employment com- honorary degrees for his outstanding work pensation policy. as a Member of Congress including being The Subcommittee on Human named as the recipient of the Memphis Resources has jurisdiction over approxi- Jaycees "Outstanding Young Man of the mately $52 billioninprograms including Year" award and the Tennessee Jaycees" Aid to Families With Dependent Children "Outstanding Young Man of the Year (AFDC), TitleXXand Supplemental award. Security Income under the Social Security Congressman Ford was born on May Act, Child Welfare and Foster Care, Low 20, 1945 inMemphis and is the eighth of Income Energy Assistance, and fifteen children of N.J. and Vera Ford. Unemployment Compensation. He is a recipient of a Bachelor of As chairman of the Subcommittee on Science degree inBusiness Administration Human Resources, Congressman Ford from Tennessee State University in authored the landmark Family Support Act Nashville, an Associate of Arts degree in of 1988 which reformed our nations wel- Mortuary Science from John Gupton fare system. The Family Support Act is College in Nashville, and a Masters in designed to increase opportunities and Business Administration from Howard obligations for work, training and educa- University in Washington, D.C. tion among AFDC recipients. Congressman Ford is married to the He also serves as a ranking member on former Dorothy Bowles of Memphis. They the Ways and Means Subcommittee on are the proud parents of three sons: Harold Oversight. Jr., Jake, and SirIsaac. Along withhis committee responsibili- He and his family are members of Mt. ties, Congressman Ford holds membership MoriahEast Baptist Church inMemphis. on the Arts Caucus, the Congressional 48 U.S. Representative - Connecticut sth District Gary A.Franks, a conservative Republican, was The Congressman has ranked at the top of elected to the 102nd Congress in November, 1990. the list of federal legislators who support taxpay- His election marked the first time in nearly 60 years ers and the issues that concern them. He is also that a black Republican was elected to the L.S. House New England's most pro-business Congressman and ofRepresentatives. He is the highest ranking elected states that, "The only way to a truly robust black Republican officialin the UnitedStates. economy is to create an environment where we Since becoming a Member of Congress, Mr. help employers employ employees." Franks has participated in the Civil Rights Bill The Congressman is also quick to point out and has been a strong supporter of, and was that the Fifth District is the most conservative instrumental in, the appointment of Clarence in New England and was George Bush's strongest Thomas to the Supreme Court. district in New England in the 1992 election. During his first term Congressman Congressman Franks is also the most conservative Franks served on the Armed Services Congressman in New England. Committee. During his tenure on the Committee, Congressman Franks served three terms as Connecticut received an unprecedented amount of an alderman in Waterbury. On the Board of contracts. Aldermen, Franks served as president pro tern In 1991, Congressman Franks was featured for one term, vice-chairman of the zoning com- in USA Weekend Magazine as one of the twenty mission, and as a fireboard member. He ran most promising people in politics for the 19905. unsuccessfully in 1986 as the Republican Party's He has appeared on various television shows candidate for state comptroller. Though Franks and has been interviewed/profiled on various lost the election, he led all Republicans in vote news shows. getting. In 1987, he ran unsuccessfully for State He is a member of the House Energy Republican Chairman in Connecticut. Out of nine and Commerce Committee. Congressman Franks candidates, he finished third. is the Chairman of the House Republican Task Prior to his election, Congressman Franks Force on Welfare Reform, a member of the worked for three Fortune 500-type companies; House Republican Policy Committee, the lone Continental Can, Chesebrough Ponds and Republican in the forty-member Congressional Cadbury Schweppes, as a labor relations execu- Black Caucus, and a member of the tive for ten years before founding his own real Conservative Opportunities Society. estate investment company. Franks has introduced legislative initiatives Congressman Franks represents the Fifth on the revitalization of our urban areas and wel- Congressional District in Connecticut, a richly fare reform. The Urban Entrepreneurial diverse, twenty-seven town district located in the Opportunities (UEO) Act is a bill that encourages western part of the state. Fortune-500 type companies to invest in the Congressman Franks has repeatedly stated rebuilding of urban areas by assisting urban his close ties to former President George Bush. entrepreneurs. The bill allows companies to con- Both President Bush and Barbara Bush helped tribute to the success of enterprise zones with- the Congressman immensely during his initial bid out being located in the enterprise zone. The for Congress in 1990. Coincidentally, Congressman Parental Responsibilities Act is the welfare reform Franks had the same office as a freshman as initiative proposed by Congressman Franks. George Bush when he was a freshman Currently, only 22 percent of the single, never- Congressman. LikeBush, Franks is from married mothers on welfare have identified the Connecticut and was captain of his athletic team father of their child for paternal support purpos- while at Yale University. es. This results in perpetuating the spiral of gov- He is a native of Waterbury, CT., and ernment dependency. Franks' legislation would graduated from YaleUniversity. Congressman require states to enforce an already existing law Franks lives in Waterbury with his wife.Donna, or face losing a portion of their welfare benefits. and their two daughters, Azia and Jessica Lynn. 49 U.S. Representative Florida - 23rd District Alcee L. Hastings, a first term serves as the Vice Chairman of the Congressman, is the first to represent Congressional Black Caucus, a position Florida's newly formed District 23 he is most honored to hold. He is also which spans the seven counties of a member of the Congressional Arts Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hendry, Caucus, the Congressional Sunbelt Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee in Caucus, the Progressive Caucus, and the South Florida. He also served as Human Rights Caucus. Florida's first Black federal judge, Born in Altamonte Springs, appointed by President Jimmy Carter Florida, Congressman Hastings attended in 1979. Crooms Academy and later graduated Congressman Hastings serves on from Fisk University with a Bachelor of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the Arts Degree. He attended Howard Merchant Marine and Fisheries University School of Law and received Committee and the Post Office and his Juris Doctor Degree from Florida A Civil Service Committee. His subcom- &M University in Tallahassee, Florida. mittee assignments include Africa, Throughout his distinguished civic Europe and the Middle East, Merchant career as an attorney, judge and civil Marine, Coast Guard and Navigation rights activist, Congressman Hastings and Oversight and Investigations. has championed the rights of minori- While serving in his first term, ties, women, and the elderly as these Congressman Hastings has provided groups have come up against Florida's strong support for H.R. 5, 'The Caesar judicial system. An intrepid, eloquent Chavez Workplace Fairness Act, "which and sometimes fiery speaker, ensures working men and women of Congressman Hastings intends to contin- America the right to strike without fear ue to use his oratorical, legal and of being fired or being permanently political skills in support of what he replaced;" ensured the restoration of considers to be relevant and significant funds cut from the Medicare program legislative matters. because the cuts would have a harmful Congressman Hastings has been 23; effect on senior citizens in District described as "one of the more "colorful secured funds for his congressional dis- and more interesting members of the trict for the repair and improvement Freshman class in the 103rd Congress. of State Road 7 and Highway 27, and Having been indicted, tried by a jury the installation of a median barrier on of his peers, found innocent of charges, 1-95 inPalm Beach County; and impeached by the Congress and then chaired, at the request of fellow elected to join the very institution Congressional Black Caucus member which impeached him -Congressman William Clay, an oversight hearing on Hastings' story is one of the phoenix - racial discrimination at the National rising -unvengeful from the ashes of Institutes of Health. impeachment, to stand triumphantly tall Congressman Hastings currently and proud. 50 "Earl T. sHiUlarh U.S. Representative Alabama - 7th District Earl F. Hilliard was elected to the Agriculture. In addition he serves on House of Representatives in 1992. He the Congressional Rural Caucus, the serves the 7th Congressional District of Congressional Travel and Tourism Alabama. Caucus, Forestry 2000 Task Force and Elected to the Alabama Legislature the Congressional Arts Caucus. in 1974, Congressman Hilliardserved He is a graduate of Morehouse as Chairman of the Judiciary College. After completing Howard Committee (1982-1986) and Vice University Law School in 1967, he Chairman of the Committee on taught at Miles College. In1969 he Commerce. Transportation and Utilities served as Administrative Assistant to (1990-1992) of the Alabama Senate. the President at Alabama State He served on several committees includ- University and from 1970 to 1972 he ing the Education Committee, the served as a lawyer at the Legal Aid Committee on Business and Labor Society of Jefferson County. Hilliard Relations, the Committeee on began private practice in 1972. He is Government Affairs and Local a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraterni- Legislation No. 2 which he chaired ty. The father of two children, Alesia from 1988 to 1992. He also served on and Earl Jr., he is married to the for- the National Southwest Energy Council. mer Mary Franklin of Atlanta, GA. a Congressman Hilliard presently teacher and administrator by profes- serves on the Committee on Small sion. Business and the Committee on 51 4iolmes Norton U.S. Representative District of Columbia Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is serv- Carter. Even before she sought elective office, Ms. ing inher second term in the House of Norton had been named one of the 100 most impor- Representatives after an unusually productive first tant women in America (Ladies Home Journal) and term. In only one term in office, she won the right to one of the most powerful women in Washington vote on the House floor in the Committee of the (Viashingtonian Magazine). She was also a nationally Whole; a formula for the District federal payment: a recognized commentator, writer, civilrights and SlOO milliondollar supplemental; a 40% increase in women's rights leader, and is the recipient of more the annual federal payment, the firstincrease in five than 55 honorary degrees. years: an award from the Lawyers Committee on Beyond her core committee assignments, Rights to secur- is deeply in an Civil Lnder Law for her "dedication ' Congresswoman Norton involved ing passage of the Civil Rights Actof 1991: and an unusual variety of issues affecting the District and expansion of the Capitol Police to help protect a larg- the nation. She is a charter member of the Urban er portion of the District. Upon her re-election in Caucus, and is also amember of the Congressional 1992. Congresswoman Norton selected as her theme Black Caucus, the Congressional Caucus on Women's "FullRights to Match our FullResponsibilities," to Issues, the Congressional Arts Caucus, the Energy term theme, Conference, followher first "AFresh Start" with the and Environmental Study and the Congress/A Fair Shake for the District. Federal Government Service Task Force. She also The Congresswoman is believed to be the only serves on the Executive Committee of the second term member to chair two subcommittees and Congressional Tourism Caucus, a priority that is the first delegate inmodern history to serve on a reflects the District's second largest source of rev- Joint Committee of Congress. She was appointed by enue. Congresswoman Norton was elected by her col- Speaker Tom Foley to the bipartisan Joint leagues as an at-large member of the Executive on poli- Committee the Organization of Congress, which ' Committee of the Democratic Study Group, the has been charged with findingsolutions to "gridlock cy and research arm of the Democratic members of and recommending changes in the way the Senate the House ofRepresentatives. and the House perform their work together and Afterreceiving her B.A. from Antioch College relate to the President. Ms. Norton was elected chair in Ohio. Congresswoman Norton simultaneously of the Post Office and CivilService Subcommittee on earned a Masters' degree in American studies from Compensation and Employee Benefits, a criticalsub- YaleGraduate School and a law degree from Yale committee for her district, w here one in five resi- Law School. YaleLaw School has awarded her the dents is a federal employee. She also is chair of the Citation ofMerit as an Outstanding Alumnus of Yale District of Columbia Committee Subcommittee on Law School, and YaleGraduate School has awarded Judiciary and Education, with jurisdiction over law her the Yale WilburCross Medal as an Outstanding enforcement and education issues. She is vice chair Alumnus of the Graduate School. of the Public Works and Transportation Ms. Norton brings to Congress an unusually Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds, broad background and professional experience. She whose jurisdiction over federal jobs and development has served on the boards of three Fortune 500 com- is the single most important factor affecting the D.C. panies and the Board of the Rockefeller Foundation, economy. as wellas the Board of Governors of the D.C. Bar Congresswoman Norton, a tenured professor of Association and as a trustee of many professional, law at Georgetown University, came to Congress as a civic and civilrights organizations. The national figure who chaired the Equal Employment Congresswoman is the mother ol John Holmes Norton Opportunity Commission under President Jimmy and Katherine Felicia Norton. 52 J. Jefferson U.S. Representative Louisiana - 2nd District Congressman WilliamJennings clerk to the Honorable AlvinB. Rubin of Jefferson won re-election for his second the U.S. District Court for the Eastern term in the United States Congress as a District of Louisiana. Member of the U.S. House of Thereafter, he served as legislative Representatives from the Second District assistant to U.S. Senator J. Bennett of the State of Louisiana on November 3, Johnston. Mr.Jefferson also served as a 1992, and his colleagues have elected him Captain in the United States Army as a to serve on the powerful and prestigious member of the Judge Advocate General. Committee on Ways and Means in the In 1976, Mr.Jefferson returned to 103rd Congress. New Orleans where he entered the private As a member of the Committee on practice of law as the rounding partner of Ways and Means, Congressman Jefferson Jefferson, Bryan and Gray. He specialized serves on the Subcommittee on Oversight principally in litigation, municipal law, and the Subcommittee on Social Security. public finance and corporations and is Inaddition, he serves on the Committee rated "a.v."by Martindale-Hubbel, the on the District of Columbia where he highest rating accorded lawyers. For the serves on the Subcommittee on Fiscal legal services he provided to the communi- Affairs and Health and the Subcommittee ty,he received the A.P. Tureaud on Government Operations and Community Legal Services Award. Metropolitan Affairs. In 1987, Mr.Jefferson was elected to a During his first term, Congressman third term inthe Louisiana State Senate Jefferson served as Whip for the twenty- where he served on the State Bond nine (29) first term Democrat members of Commission, the Senate Finance the 102nd Congress and Secretary of the Committee and as Chairman of the Senate Congressional Black Caucus. He served as and Governmental Affairs Committee. a member of the Education and Labor As a State Senator, he was twice Committee and the Merchant Marine and named "Legislator of the Year" by the Fisheries Committee as well as on prestigious Alliance for Good Government. House/Senate Conference Committee on He also served as a member of the Board the 1993 Reauthorization of the Higher of Directors of the Urban League of Education Act, the Child Abuse Greater New Orleans, as a cooperating Prevention Act, the Rehabilitation attorney for the NAACP Legal Defense and Reauthorization Act and the 1993 Education Fund, and as Trustee of the Neighborhood Schools Act. Greater St. Stephen Baptist Church. He is Inaddition, Congressman Jefferson a member of the Louisiana State Bar served on Leadership Task Forces on the Association and the District of Columbia Balanced Budget, Emergency Aid to Bar Association. Cities, Voter Registration and Legal Congressman Jefferson and his wife, Services. Andrea, are the parents of five children, Congressman Jefferson is a lifelong four of whom attend New Orleans public resident of Louisiana, and is a graduate of schools. The fifth recently graduated from Southern University and the Harvard Ben Franklin High School and is now University School of Law. After law attending Harvard University. school, Mr.Jefferson was appointed law 53 Johnson U. S. Representative Texas - 30th District Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson the 30th District of Texas as the newly represents the 30th Congressional District elected Congressional Black Caucus Whip. of Texas consisting of portions of Dallas, She also serves on the Science, Space, and Collin. and Tarrant counties. The District Technology Committee and the Committee comprises major portions of the city of on Public Works and Transportation. Dallas, including the central business and Prior toher career inpublic office, arts districts. From 1972 to 1977, she was a Johnson received her basic nursing prepara- three-term Member of the Texas State tion from St. Mary's College of the House of Representatives. Her political tri- University of Notre Dame. Later she earned umphs earned her the distinction of being a Bachelor of Science degree inNursing and the firstBlack woman ever elected to public a Masters degree inPublic Administration office in Dallas County, the firstBlack from Texas Christian and Southern woman ever elected to the Texas House rep- Methodist universities respectively. She was resenting Dallas County, and the first also Chief Psychiatric Nurse at Veterans woman in the history of the state to chair a Administration Hospital and a Registered major Texas House committee. Nurse at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas. In 1977, Johnson resigned her post to Congresswoman Johnson is the onlymem- accept an appointment by President Jimmy ber of the U.S. Congress who is a registered Carter as the Regional Director of the nurse. Department of Health, Education, and Congresswoman Johnson is the founder Welfare. The department has since been of Eddie Bernice Johnson and Associates, a renamed Health and Human Services, and business consulting firm. Under her leader- Department of Education. ship, the company was selected as one of Voters returned Johnson topublic eleven minority and woman-owned busi- office by electing her to the Texas State nesses tobe located in the Dallas-Fort Senate in a decisive 1986 victory and with- Worth International Airport. out opposition in 1990. While inher As a business professional, she served Senate terms, Johnson quickly earned a as a consultant to Sammons Corporation, a reputation for constituent accomplishments. multi-business management firm,and was During a high stakes political battle, the VicePresident of the VisitingNurse Dallas Times Herald described Johnson as Association of Dallas. an, "...unlikely card shark. No bluff,no Inaddition to her successful career in double talk,no small talk." On stillanother public service, Johnson is widelyknown occasion, the Dallas Morning News said she and respected for her commitment to creat- is, "Tough, shrewd and unswervingly devot- ing a positive economic and civic environ- ed to her principles, the Dallas Democrat is ment inher native Texas. Inrecognition of one of the Legislature's strongest" supporters her dedication and service to education and of women and minorities. the community, Johnson has been awarded In 1992, Congresswoman Johnson sixhonorary doctoral degrees from colleges achieved an astounding 74% first-term gen- and universities throughout Texas. eral election victory to the United States Congresswoman Johnson has one son, House of Representatives, making her the Kirk,and two grandchildren, KirkJr., and only woman in the 30-member Texas House David. She holds numerous honors, awards, delegation and the firstBlack woman distinctions, and memberships both locally Representative from Texas since former and nationally. She is a native of Waco and Congresswoman Barbara Jordan of Houston is a member St. John Missionary Baptist in the 19705. Church inDallas. As a first term member in the U.S. House of Representatives, Johnson serves 54 John £e Wis U.S. Representative Georgia - sth District Described as "one of the most courageous Civil Rights Movement through his work as a persons the CivilRights Movement ever pro- Field Foundation director and his participation in duced," John Lewis has dedicated his life to pro- the Southern Regional Council's voter registration tecting human rights, securing personal dignity, programs. Lewis went on to become the and building what he calls "The Beloved Director of the Voter Education Project (YEP). Community". He has displayed a sense of ethics Inder his leadership, the YEP transformed the and morality that has won him the admiration of nation's political climate by adding nearly 4 many of his House colleagues. millionminorities to the voter rolls. Elected to Congress in 1986. Congressman In 1977. John Lewis was appointed b) Lewis represents Georgia's sth Congressional District. President Jimmy Carter to direct more than He was re-elected in 1992 by an overwhelming major- 250,000 volunteers for ACTION, the federal ity. volunteer agency. In 1980. he left ACTION and He was born the son of sharecroppers on became Community Affairs Director of the February 21. 1940 outside of Troy, Alabama. National Consumer Co-op Bank in Atlanta. John Lewis grew up on his family's farm and Lewis' first electoral success came in attended segregated public schools in Pike County. 1981 when he was elected to the Atlanta City Alabama. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Council. While serving on the Atlanta City Religion and Philosophy from Fisk University; Council. Lewis was an advocate for ethics and and he is a graduate of the American neighborhood preservation. He resigned from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Council in 1986 to run for Congress. Tennessee. In Congress. Lewis is a member of the At an early age. Lewis developed an unwa- House Ways and Means Committee and the vering commitment to the Civil Rights Movement. Committee on the District of Columbia. Fie For more than three decades, he has been in the serves as Chief Deputy Majority hip and sits vanguard of progressive social movements and the on the influentialSteering and Policy Committee. human rights struggles in the United States. Lewis is a member of the Congressional During the height of the Civil Rights Movement Coalition on Soviet Jewry and the Democratic from 1963 to 1966, Lewis was the Chairman of Congressional Campaign Committee. He is co- the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee chairman of the Congressional Lrban Caucus. (SNCC). SiNCC was largely responsible for the Since joining the Congress, Lewis has drawn sit-ins and other activities of students in the much praise from political observers who have struggle for civil rights. predicted a bright future for him in national poli- In 1961. he risked his lifewith other Freedom tics. In 1990, the National Journal named John Riders to challenge segregation at interstate bus ter- Lewis as one of 11 "rising stars in Congress" minals. He came to be recognized as one of the "'Big The Journal stated, "Few Flouse Members, let Six"leaders of the CivilRights Movement. alone those with little seniority or clout, have had Congressman Lewis helped plan and served as such momentous experiences before coming to keynote speaker in the 1963 "March on Washington that other Members of Congress want Washington ". In1964. he led the march across the to hear about them. John R. Lewis, D-Ga., has Edmund Petlus bridge in Selma, on "Bloody it a plus in " Alabama that cachet and he has made his Sunday. That fateful march and a subsequent House service. In so doing, he also has begun to march between Selma and Montgomery, Alabama show the reasons for his earlier success." led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of Congressman Lewis' wife, Lillian, lives in 1965. Atlanta where she is Director of External Affairs, Despile 40 arrests, physical attacks and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at serious injuries. Lewis remained a devoted advo- Clark Atlanta University. The Lewises have one cate of the philosophy of nonviolence. After leav- son. John-Miles Lewis. ing SNCC in 1966. he remained active in the 55 Cynthia M.c'K.inney U.S. Representative Georgia - 11th District Cynthia Ann McKinney, United States college inDeKalb County. Cynthia served Representative from the 11th District of on the board of the HIV Health Services Georgia, became Georgia's first African- Planning Council of Metro Atlanta, and American Congresswoman after being she is a member of the National Council of elected inNovember 1992 with75% of Negro Women, the NAACP, and the Sierra the vote. She is currently the only woman Club. serving in Georgia's Congressional delega- Legislative issues Cynthia has out- tion. lined for this term include the fullfund- The 11th District, one of Georgia's ing of Head Start, universal immunization largest districts, sprawls across 22 Georgia for children, Mickey Leland Hunger Act, counties. Spanning from the eastern sub- the "Striker Replacement" bill,rural urbs of Atlanta in south DeKalb County, development initiatives, and environmen- further east to Augusta and the South tal justice. Carolina border, across the rural heart- As a member of the Agriculture land, and down to coastal Savannah, the Committee, Cynthia is the ranking mem- 11th District was created as a result of ber from Georgia. She serves on three population growth and the Voting Rights Agriculture subcommittees: Department Act. Operations and Nutrition;Environment, Born on March 17, 1955, Cynthia now Credit, and Rural Development; and lives in south DeKalb County. In 1978, Foreign Agriculture and Hunger subcom- she completed her undergraduate degree mittees. Cynthia also acts on the Foreign inInternational Relations from the Affairs Committee, taking on the Western University of Southern California. Hemisphere Affairs and the International Currently, Cynthia is a Ph.D. candidate in Economic policy, Trade, and Environment International Relations at Tufts Subcommittees. Inaddition to her com- University's Fletcher School of Law and mittee work, Cynthia is an active member Diplomacy. on the Congressional Black Caucus, the From 1988 to 1992, Cynthia served Women's Caucus, and the Progressive in the Georgia House of Representatives Caucus, as well as the secretary for the where she worked on civilrights issues, record breaking freshman class of the including economic opportunities for 103rd Congress. This past April,Cynthia minority and women owned businesses was chosen by the Women's Caucus to head and environmental justice. Cynthia gained the Task Force on Children, Youth and prominence fighting for fair reapportion- Families, the first freshman to do so. ment in Georgia. Cynthia is the daughter of Georgia In 1984, Cynthia worked as a State Representative BillyMcKinney and Diplomatic Fellow at Spelman College in Leola McKinney, a former nurse at Grady Atlanta. She also taught political science Hospital in Atlanta. She is the proud at Clark Atlanta University and most mother of a seven year old son, Coy recently at Agnes Scott College, a woman's Grandison, Jr. 56 Carrie f. Meek U.S. Representative Florida - 17th District January 5, 1993, marked a new begin- Perhaps it was this experience that earned ning for Carrie P. Meek as she began serv- Congresswoman Meek a spot on the covet- ing her first term in the U.S. House of ed Appropriations Committee of the U.S. Representatives representing Florida's House of Representatives. An unusual feat 17th Congressional District. for a freshman member. While serving a dozen years in the Congresswoman Meek has also Florida Legislature, Congresswoman Meek advanced legislation to eliminate the ves- earned a reputation as one of Florida's tiges of discrimination and to level the most successful and skillfulpoliticians, playing field between men and women, championing causes to improve the condi- blacks and whites. tions of the poor and the downtrodden by For her efforts, Congresswoman Meek improving access to governmental ser- was recognized as the sth most effective vices, education, and affordable housing. member of the 40-member Florida Senate In 1983, Congresswoman Meek led a in 1992 by a panel of independent legisla- successful effort to create a documentary tive observers and The Miami Herald. In surtax on commercial real estate transfers 1990, a panel of Florida newspaper writ- inDade County, resulting in the construc- ers named her the best in Senate debate. tion of more than 1,097 new affordable Born in 1926 in Tallahassee, Florida, homes and 514 affordable rental units at a Congresswoman Meek earned a B.A.in cost of approximately $42.7 million. Biology and Physical Education from During her final term in the Florida Florida A&MUniversity (1946). and a Senate, Congresswoman Meek served as Masters degree inPublic Health and chair of the education subcommittee of Physical Education from the University of the appropriations committee, and was Michigan (1948). Prior to her election to responsible for allocating the state's Congress, Congresswoman Meek served as $9,783 billion education budget. She also Special Assistant to the Vice President of influenced state educational policy from Miami-Dade Community College in kindergarten through graduate school. Miami, Florida. 57 tAXfume U.S. Representative Maryland - 7th District Kweisi Mfume (Kwah-EE-see Oom- Zens employed by U.S. companies abroad. FOO-may) represents Maryland's 7th He has also strengthened the Equal Credit Congressional District in the 103rd Opportunity Act and amended the Congress, where he draws on the political Community Reinvestment Act in the insight, issue expertise and concern for interest of minority financial institutions. his constituents that he developed as a Congressman Mfume is the sponsor of leg- two-term member of the Baltimore City islative initiatives banning assault Council and as a member of the Maryland weapons and establishing stalking as a fed- State Central Committee. eral crime. A four-term Member of Congress, Congressman Mfume, a former first Congressman Mfume is kept busy with Vice-Chair and past treasurer of the broad committee obligations. The Congressional Black Caucus, serves as Maryland lawmaker serves on the chairman of the Congressional Black Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Caucus for the 103rd Congress. He is a Committee and the Small Business member of the Caucus for Women's Issues, Committee; where he Chairs the the Congressional Arts Caucus, and the Subcommittee on MinorityEnterprise, Federal Government Service Task Force. Finance and Urban Development. His He serves on the Advisory Board of the subcommittee assignments include Schomburg Commission for the Housing and Community Development, Preservation of Black Culture, and is cur- Financial Institutions Supervision, and he rently a member of the Board of Visitors serves on the Joint Economic Committee for the United States Naval Academy, the as well as the Ethics Committee. Baltimore Museum of ArtBoard of During his tenure in the House of Trustees and the Morgan State University Representatives, Congressman Mfume Board of Regents. He is also an active authored the Minority Business member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Development Act, and the Minority, Central Maryland, and Parents Contracting and Employment Anonymous of Maryland. Amendments to the Financial Institutions Congressman Mfume, whose adopted addition, Reform and Recovery Act.In African" name means "conquering son of Representative Mfume has consistently kings, graduated magna cum laude from supported landmark minority business Morgan State University. He later joined and civilrights legislation. He successfully that University's faculty as an adjunct pro- co-sponsored the Americans With fessor, teaching courses in political science Disabilities Act. He was instrumental in and communications. He earned his mas- the successful codification of the Minority ter's degree inLiberal Arts with a concen- Bank Deposit Program. He co-authored the tration in international studies and for- CivilRights Act of 1991, and he amended eign relations from Johns Hopkins the act to extend protection to U.S. citi- University. 58 Carol ZWoseLeif-'ibraun U.S. Senator Illinois Carol Moseley-Braun. the daughter of a the reapportionment- case which affirmed the "one Chicago law-enforcement ollicer. made history in man one vote' principle in Illinois. years in legislature. November. 1992 when she became the firstblack For each of her 10 the " woman ever to be elected to the United States- Carol Moseley-Braun received the "Best Legislator Senate. It was the latest in a string of firsts -award given by the Independent Voters of Illinois first woman and first African American ever to Independent Precinct Organization (IYI-IPO). hold executive office in Cook County government In 1987, Moseley-Braun was nominated lor and 10 years voted best legislator in the Illinois the office of Recorder of Deeds as part of a House. multi-ethnic, multi-racial and gender balanced Carol Moseley-Braun attended Chicago public "Dream Ticket." Carol Moseley-Braun made his- schools and the Iniversity of Illinois at Chicago. tory when she was elected Cook County Recorder Moseley-Braun received her law degree from the of Deeds with more than one million votes cast University of Chicago and worked for three years in her favor. She became the first woman and as a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's office. first African American to hold executive office Her success as a prosecutor earned her the in Cook County government. United States Attorney General's Special During the campaign forRecorder ofDeeds. Achievement award. Carol Moseley-Braun promised to make the office In 1978. Moseley-Braun was elected to the more accessible and efficient. She took over a mori- Illinois House ofRepresentatives. She immediate- bund and inefficient operation that used 19th centu- ly earned a reputation as a dynamic debater and ry style record keeping and spent more tax dollars an uncompromising advocate for more efficient than it took in. Today, the Cook County Recorder ol and accountable government. Her hallmark has Deeds office operates withcomputerized efficiency, been an ability to build coalitions comprised of greater accessibility, and returns to county govern- people of allraces who are committed to the ment more than two dollars lor every tax dollarbud- same principles of good government. geted for the office. During her first election for State Moseley-Brauns 1992 Senate primary victo- Representative, Moseley-Braun pledged to make ry over twoterm incumbent Senator Alan Dixon education her top priority. She was the chief was a come-lrom-behind success in which her two sponsor of the 1985 Urban School Improvement opponents outspent her by more than 20-to-l. Act which created and empowered parents coun- Moseley-Braun defeated Dixon and personal injury cils al every school in Chicago. She was the lawyer Al Holeld in a positive campaign empha- chiel sponsor and prime mover of every school sizing issues over personalities and substance over funding bill that affected education in the city of negative attacks. Chicago from 1980-87. On November 3. 1993. Carol Moseley-Braun Other education legislation sponsored by was elected to the United States Senate, beating Moseley-Braun included a bill,introduced in 1980. Republican Richard Williamson with 53% of the that provided forhigher salaries for professors and a \ote. She took office on January 5. 1993 lo bill, passed in 1984. which allows public aid recipi- serve the people of Illinois. L pon taking office, ents to attend college without losing their benefits. she was named to the Judiciary Committee, the After just two terms in the House. Carol Banking. Housing andlrban Affairs Committee Moseley-Braun was selected to become the first and the Small Business Committee. woman and the first black in Illinois history to She serves on the Juvenile Justice and the serve as Assistant Majority Leader. Courts and Administrative Practice Subcommittees As the late Mayor Harold \\ashington's legisla- of the Judiciary Committee. Her subcommittee tive floorleader, Carol Moseley-Braun was the chief assignments lor the Banking, Housing and Urban sponsor of bills to reform education and to ban dis- Affairs Committee are the Housing and Lrban crimination in housing and private clubs. \flairs and the Securities Subcommittees. She Carol Moseley-Braun introduced the bill also serves on the Export Expansion and that barred the State of Illinois from investing Vgriculture Development and the L rban and funds in South Africa until the apartheid system Minority-Owned Business Development is abolished. Moseley-Braun also filed, and won, Subcommittees of the Small Business Committee. 59 tMafor ow/ens U.S. Representative New York - 11th District In Congress. Major Owens has distinguished As President of ihe Brooklyn-based Coalition for himself by personally passing more legislation than Community Empowerment, Owens has provided lead- any other member ofNew YorkCity's Congressional ership on Ihe city charter revision, the campaign for delegation. a special prosecutor for racial bias and police brutali- As Chair ol the Sub-Committee on Select ty cases, revision ol New York State election laws and Education and Ci\ilRights. Owens has directly spon- a program of famil) opportunity and hope. sored and successfully managed the passage ol legisla- Owens" entry into public service and politics tion on child abuse and domestic violence prevention, began during the civil rights movement of the 19605. assistance to abandoned infants and children with His involvement in politics is partially a result of his disabilities (including special education), child adop- work as chair of the BrooklynCongress ofRacial tion amendments, television decoding for the hearing Equality (CORE), as Vice President of the impaired, and the landmark Americans with Metropolitan Council on Housing, a city-wide tenants Disabilities Act. which bars discrimination against rights group, and. as the Commissioner of the New people with disabilities in employment and other York City Community Development Agency. areas of life. In1974. Owens became the first New York A senior member ol the House Committee on State Senator elected from Brooklyn's newly created Education and Labor. Congressman Owens has service 17th Senatorial District. Owens remained in this as a hard-driving force for the successful passage of position until 1982. when he was firstelected to the legislation on plant-closing notification, extended U.S. House ofRepresentatives. InNovember 1992. employment benefits, child-care expansion, and the he was re-elected fora sixth term by 95% of the vote. very important increase in the minimum wage. Congressman Owens is a member of the House Congressman Owens has led the crusade for the Government Operations Committee and a senior 1 "right to strike" legislation which would prohibit member of the House Education and Labor employers fromhiring permanent striker replace- Committee. ments. Congressman Owens was born on June 28. 1936 InCongress, as wellas in his District.Owens has in Memphis, Tennessee. He was educated at been an advocate for a belter educated American Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he public and forfull employment for all Americans who received his Bachelors degree in Mathematics in want to work. He has championed efforts to solve 1956. and Atlanta University, where he received his longstanding problems olschool improvement among Masters degree in LibraryScience in 1957. urban, rural and bilingual schools and for legislation After completing his Masters. Owens moved to designed to reshape the federal role in education Brooklyn,settling in the Prospect Heights communi- research and development, particularly where ty. During this period, he held a number of special- improving education for youth is concerned. His ized and supervisory positions in the Brooklyn Public strong national stance on education relorm and his Library. Over the years, Owens has stayed connected efforts to reach out and transform the concept ol edu- to his firstprofession as a librarian. He is considered cation given being a national expert on library education has him the distinct honor" of scholar and dubbed the "Education Congressman by citizens in and information development. He has taught al his district. He has played a critical role in co-spon- Columbia University in one of the nations top library soring legislation that would keep illegal firearms off schools, and was the much-lauded speaker at the the streets and legislation that wouldrequire a seven- House Conference on Libraries in 1979 and day waiting period for handgun purchases, allowing 1990. In1988. he was awarded an Honorary local law enforcement officials to check the back- Doctorate degree from Atlanta University and grounds ol prospective buyers lor a criminal record. received the same honor from Audrey Cohen College At home in Brooklyn, he is seen as a tireless of Human Services in 1990. organizer in the leadership of campaigns to elect Congressman Owens is married to Maria A. Mayor David Dinkins; City Council President, Owens ofNew YorkCity. The children of their Andrew Stein; Comptroller. Elizabeth Hollzman and blended family are Christopher. Geoffrey. Millard. Kings County Democratic Chair. Clarence Norman. Carlos and Cecilia. 60 U.S. Representative New Jersey - 10th District Donald M.Payne was elected to serve as House ofRepresentatives. After a visit to the Representative of the10th Congressional war-torn and famine-stricken Somalia, District inNew Jersey inNovember of 1988 where young children were dying from such by an overwhelming vote. He was re-elected preventable diseases as measles. inNovember 1990 with more than 80% of Congressman Payne collected more than $2 the vote and again in1992. Congressman millionof pharmaceutical products and Payne is a member of the Education and donated them to the citizens of Somalia Labor Committee, the Foreign Affairs through UNICEF. Committee, the Government Operations Before being elected to serve as New Committee, and the defunct Select Jersey's first African-American Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. Congressman, he served as a member of the Congressman Payne has played an active Newark Municipal Council from 1982 to role inboth domestic and foreign policy 1989. In 1972, Congressman Payne was matters. During his first session of Congress, elected to the Essex County Board of Chosen his first legislative resolution topromote lit- Freeholders and served until 1978. In 1977, eracy was unanimously approved by his col- he served as the Board's director. A true leagues and signed into law by the President community leader, believing in the develop- in 1989 and in each succeeding year. During ment of our human resources, he has worked consideration of the reauthorization of the with young people as a teacher from 1957 to Higher Education Act, Congressman Payne 1964, and with various youth-oriented introduced several key amendments which activities throughout his adult life. In 1970, were approved by the Education and Labor he was elected President of the YMCAs of Committee. Inresponse to the alarming the USA,serving as its first African- increase in AIDS cases, Congressman Payne American President. convened congressional hearings inNew His work with the YMCA since 1957, Jersey on AIDS prevention, education and has afforded him the opportunity to help treatment. He was instrumental in securing people worldwide. To date, he has visited additional funds in the federal budget to more than 100 countries. During many of address the AIDS crisis. Legislation he these visits he has assisted in the develop- introduced toimprove the Abandoned ment of education, housing and local govern- Infants Assistance Act tohelp "boarder ment systems inmany Third World nations. babies", was approved by Congress and He became a member of the World YMCA signed into law by the President. Refugee and Rehabilitation Committee in Congressman Payne attended the his- Geneva, Switzerland in 1970 and served as toric African National Congress conference chairman from 1973 to 1981. in South Africa, the first such meeting held After receiving a B.A.from Seton Hall there in over 30 years. During the time that University inNew Jersey, Congressman Namibia was seeking its independence from Payne pursued graduate studies at the government of South Africa, Springfield College inMassachusetts. He Congressman Payne served as a member of holds an honorary doctorate of humane let- the U.S. Presidential Observer Delegation to ters from Chicago State University. Prior to monitor Namibia's first free elections. He his election to the Freeholder Board, from also participated in a mission toHaiti to 1964 to 1972, he was an executive with The focus on the plight of Haitian refugees Prudential Insurance Company, and from forced to return to their homeland against 1975 to 1988 he was Vice President at their will.A resolution he introduced con- Urban Data Systems, Inc.,a family-owned demning human rights violations in Zaire and operated computer forms business head- and calling for positive changes in that ed by his brother, William. nation was unanimously approved by the 61 Charier Mangel U.S. Representative New York - 15th District Congressman Rangel is currently serv- Jobs Tax Credit, which Congressman ing his twelfth term for the 15th District, Rangel also championed, has provided which includes East and Central Harlem, thousands of jobs for underprivileged the Upper West Side, and Washington young people. Congressman Rangel has Heights/Inwood. Congressman Rangel is also served as a leading advocate for the third ranking member of the Enterprise Zones programs, which would Committee on Ways and Means, Deputy revitalize urban neighborhoods through- Majority Whip of the House of out America. Representatives, and Dean of the New As Chairman of the newly formed York State Congressional Delegation. Congressional Drug Caucus, and former Congressman Rangel began his career Chairman of the Select Committee on inpublic affairs as Assistant U.S. Attorney Narcotics Abuse and Control, for the Southern District of New York and Congressman Rangel leads the nation's continued his public service in the New fight against drug abuse and trafficking. York State Assembly. To reduce the flowof drugs into the Duringhis career in the House of United States and solve the nations grow- Representatives, Congressman Rangel has ing drug abuse crisis, Congressman Rangel served as Chair of the NNcrwr YorkState proposes new legislation, holds public Council of Black Elected Democrats; hearings, and negotiates with foreign gov- Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, ernments. of which he is a founding member; and Congressman Rangel is a graduate of member of the House Judiciary New York University and St. John's Committee during the hearing of the arti- University School of Law. He has received cles ofimpeachment of Richard Nixon. honorary degrees from Hofstra University, As the third ranking member of the Howard University, New York University Ways and Means Committee, Congressman and Columbia University, among others. Rangel makes decisions concerning federal Congressman Rangel served with the tax policies, Social Security, and public Second Infantry Division inKorea and assistance programs. On the committee, he earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee As Chair of the Congressional Black on Select Revenue Measures, which Caucus Veterans Task Force, Congressman reviews revenue measures as delegated by Rangel has authored several pieces of leg- the Chair of the fullcommittee. islation to benefit minority and women Congressman Rangel is also a member of veterans, including the recently enacted the Subcommittee on Oversight, which proposal to create an Office of Minority investigates the implementation of pro- Affairs within the Department of Veterans grams established by the Ways and Means Affairs. Committee. Congressman Rangel lives in Harlem Congressman Rangel is the principal with his wife Alma, who is the Co-Chair of author of the Low Income Housing Tax the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Credit, which isresponsible for providing and participates heavily in many commu- most of the affordable housing recently nityorganizations. Congressman and Mrs. built inthe United States. The Targeted Rangel have twochildren. 62 MetVin (McD 'ReynoL'bs U.S. Representative Illinois- 2nd District Congressman Mcl Reynolds was born Congressman Reynolds recently in Mound Bayou Mississippi, at the time served as an Assistant Professor at the poorest town inthe poorest county in Roosevelt University inChicago, Executive America. He is the son of aBaptist Director of the Community Economic Minister. His father died shortly after the Development and Education Foundation family moved to the Westside of Chicago. and as a talk show host on WLS radio. He The family then had to live inpublic has served as a member of the Executive housing and large tenements and was Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the assisted by welfare supplements. NAACP and worked with community Congressman Reynolds received his based organizations and churches on the education in the Chicago Public Schools, 2nd Congressional District's problems. He the Chicago City Colleges and the has led marches against toxic waste and University of Illinois at Champaign before landfills,created the first drug parapher- being selected as a Rhodes Scholar. nalia free zone in Chicago, created tele- Congressman Reynolds received his Law phone hot lines to combat drugs and gangs Degree from the Honor School of and served as a volunteer for the Black on Jurisprudence at Oxford University Black Love campaign. (Congressman Reynolds is not an attorney), Congressman Reynolds has also served and is completing aMasters Degree in as the Special Assistant to the Vice Public Administration from Harvard's President for Academic Affairs at the Kennedy School of Government. University of Illinois.He is the founder Congressman Reynolds has had exten- and former President of American sive political campaign experience. Among Scholars Against World Hunger, traveling the candidates and campaigns he has extensively throughout the world includ- worked for have been: Jesse Jackson for ing the Sudan where he worked with President 1984; Dukakis - Bentsen for Ethiopian refugees. President 1988; Harold Washington for Congressman Reynolds and his wife Mayor 1987; Joe Kennedy for Congress Marisol, are the proud parents of a 3-year 1986; campaign for Senator Edward M. old daughter, Corean and 3-month old Kennedy 1980; and President BillClinton. twins Marisol Elizabeth and Melvin Jay. 63 "50% 'Rusk U.S. Representative Illinois- Ist District As a new member of the Congressional Black Thomas S. Foley (WA).In February. 1993, Rush was Caucus (CBC) and part of the record number of113 elected by his peers to serve as a midwest regional freshmen members of the 103rd Congress. U.S. representative to the Executive Committee of the Representative Bobby L.Rush has undertaken a Democratic Study Group. sweeping number of initiatives designed to reinvigo- Prior to his election to Congress. Bobby Rush rate Illinois' Ist Congressional District. Described by was an Alderman in the Chicago City Council repre- many in the national media as "one ofseveral leading senting the 2nd Ward on Chicago's South Side. He Democratic freshmen who reached politicalmaturity was first elected to the City Council in 1983, was re- in local government and are willingto new elected in 1987. and in Under the " try again 1991. approaches to old problems. Rush joined the CBC at administration of the late Mayor Harold Washington. a time when its 39 House members wieldconsider- Chicago's first African American Mayor. Rush able power over the fate of national legislation. Rush chaired the Committee on Energy and Environmental is committed to leveraging the full resources of the Protection; orchestrated the passage of the most com- Congress to serve the interests of the African prehensive toxic waste legislation in the city's histo- American community, women, and other disenfran- ry;sponsored legislation requiring disclosure ol indi- chised groups. vidual healing costs to tenants before taking occupan- With the support of 43 original co-sponsors, in cy: and attracted major public attention to cancer- May, Rush introduced a comprehensive piece of causing asbestos in Chicago Housing Authority devel- banking legislation designed to channel increased lev- opments. els of capital and credit into urban and rural commu- Born November 23, 1946. in Albany, Georgia, nities. Rush's concept was similar to that envisioned Congressman Rush's family moved to Chicago and by President Clinton and Rush is now helping to lead lived on the near north and west sides. Rush attended an effort in Congress, and throughout the United Marshall High School. At the age of17. Rush enlisted States, to generate grassroots support for the in the United States Army.He served in the military President's ""Community Development Banking and from 1963 until 1968, receiving an honorable dis- Financial Institutions (CDFI's) Actof 1993." If adopt- charge. Followinghis militaryservice. Rush attended ed, this bill willresult in the appropriation ol 5382 Roosevelt University where he graduated with honors millionover the next four years to provide financial with a Bachelor's degree in general studies in 1973. assistance to CDFI's to support creative, small busi- From 1975 to 1977, Rush completed core courses and ness ideas by inner city and rural entrepreneurs who a thesis fora Master's degree in politicalscience from have been historically overlooked by major, money the University of Illinoisat Chicago. The recipient of center banks. His support of similar pieces of progres- several local, stale and national awards, in August. sive legislation coupled with a number of successful 1993. Rush was honored by the Black Contractors initiatives in the district are helping to attract techni- Iniled ofIllinoislorhis efforts designed to increase cal support, jobretention and creation, and increased Ihe ability of African American contractors to access economic development resources for the community federally-funded projects. he represents. Rush believes in being accountable to As an active participant in the unprecedented his constituents. movement throughout the United Stales in the 1960s Afterhe was sworn in on January 5, 1993, to secure basic civiland human rights for African Rush was elected by his peers to serve as one of three Americans, women and others. Bobby Rush was a floor hips forthe freshman class. He serves as a member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating member of the House Committee on Banking. Finance Committee (SNCC) from 1966 to 1968. and was a and Urban Affairs. He is also a member of the House founder of the IllinoisBlack Panther Party in 1968. Committee on Government Operations which is cur- Rush also coordinated the Panther Party's Free rently working with Vice President AlGore on the Breakfast for Children program and its Free Medical reinventing government initiative. He influences the Clinic, which developed the nation s first, mass sickle national debate on a variety of issues by serving as a cell anemia testing program. member of several national Democratic policy groups Congressman Rush and his wifeCarolyn have including the Speaker's Working Croup on Policy been married 12 years and have five children. Development, convened by Speaker of the House 64 'Robert C "'bobby" scott U.S. Representative Virginia - 3rd District " Representative Robert C. "Bobby Scott repre- for his service to his constituents and his communi- sents the 3rd Congressional District ol Virginia.It ty. includes portions of 18 cities and counties and cov- In 1983, Congressman Scott was named ers an area from Hampton Roads lo Richmond and Virginian of the Year by the Virginia Young includes some localities on the MiddlePeninsula and Democrats. In 1985, he was awarded the prestigious Northern Neck. Brotherhood Citation from the National Conference Born on April30, 1947, he is a graduate of ofChristians and Jews. In 1986. Rep. Scott received Harvard College and Boston College Law School. He the firstPublic Health Recognition Award ever pre- received an Honorable Discharge for service in the sented by the VirginiaHealth Association. Massachusetts Nalional Guard and the U.S. Army In 1987, he was awarded the Child Advocate Reserves. Representative Scott practiced law in the Award from the VirginiaChapter of the American Cit) ofNewport News from 1973 through 1991. He Academy ofPediatrics and a Distinguished Service is a member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Award from the VirginiaFraternal Order ofPolice. Newport News. In 1989, he received the Outstanding Representative Scott was first elected to Legislator Award from the Southern Health Congress on November 3, 1992. He has assignments Association. In 1990. Scott was named Outstanding on three House Committees. He is a member of the Business Leader by the Peninsula Sales and Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Marketing Executives and was honored by the Economic and Commercial Law.He is also a member VirginiaCouncil on Coordinating Prevention with of the Science. Space and Technology Committee an award forExcellence inPrevention. and has been named vice-chairman of the Energy Congressman Scott has received Honorary Subcommittee. Scott also serves on the Education Doctorates ofLaw from VirginiaState and Virginia and Labor Committee; he serves on the Post- Lnion Universities. Scott also was presented with a Secondary Education and Training: Human Honorary Doctorate ofHumane Letters from Florida Resources; and the Select Education and Civil Memorial College. Rights Subcommittees. Rep. Scott has served as the honorary chairman Rep. Scott previously served in the Virginia of the Annual March ofDimes "WalkAmerica" House ofDelegates from 1978 to 1983 and in the march against birthdefects on the Virginia VirginiaState Senate from 1983 to 1993. During Peninsula, and for two years he served as a member his tenure in the VirginiaLegislature. Scott focused of the Southern Regional Task Force on Infant his efforts on six criticalareas: health care, educa- Mortality. tion, employment, crime prevention, social services Involved inPeninsula community affairs. and consumer protection. Congressman Scott has been active in the Chamber He introduced legislation which created the of Commerce. Peninsula Legal Aid Center, NAACP, Governor's Employment and TrainingDivision. He the Boy Scouts and Peninsula Sickle Cell Anemia. championed many measures which have improved He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and Sigma Pi health care for infants and children. His bills Phi Fraternities. increased Virginia's minimum wage law and estab- Scott also served as chairman of the First lished the Neighborhood Assistance Act which pro- Democratic Committee from 1980-1985. In 1986. vides tax credits to businesses that make donations he was the Democratic nominee for Congress in the to approved social service and crime prevention pro- First Congressional District; he was defeated, howev- grams. er, by the incumbent in a close race. Rep. Scott has received dozens of awards and Congressman Scott is divorced and resides in accolades lrom local, state and regional organizations Newport News. 65 Louls Stokes U.S. Representative Ohio - 11th District Stokes, Louis the first African the "100 "Most Influential Black American Member of Congress from Americans by Ebony Magazine each the State of Ohio, was elected in year since 1971. In 1979, he was 1968. He is currently serving his nominated in three categories by 13th term representing Ohios Ebony Magazine for the Second Eleventh Congressional District. By Annual Black Achievement Awards. virtue of his seniority. Congressman His nomination was based on the fact Stokes serves as Dean of the Ohio that he was the first Black Congressional Delegation. American to head a major congres- During his tenure, Representative sional investigation, in his role as chair- Stokes has chaired the House Select man of the House Assassinations Committee on Assassinations; the Committee. He received the Martin Committee on Standards of Official Luther King, Jr. Award from Ebony Conduct (Ethics Committee): and the and the William L. Dawson Award from Permanent Select Committee on the Congressional Black Caucus. Intelligence. In addition. Congressman Congressman Stokes has received 20 Stokes is a former member of the honorary doctorate degrees. House Internal Security Committee, Prior to his election. the Committee on Education and Representative Stokes was chief trial Labor, and the Budget Committee. counsel for the law firm of Stokes, He served as a member of the Iran Character, Terry, Whitehead, Young and Contra Panel, the Ethics Task Force, Davidson. He personally argued the and the Pepper Commission on landmark "stop and frisk" case of Comprehensive Health Care. Terry v. Ohio in the Supreme Court. Currently. Congressman Stokes is Congressman Stokes attended Case a senior member of the House Western Reserve University and received Appropriations Committee. He is his juris doctor degree from Cleveland Chairman of the Subcommittee on Marshall law School. Veterans Affairs-Housing and Urban Born on February 23, 1925, Development-Independent Agencies. In Congressman Stokes is the son of the addition, he serves as a member of the late Charles and Louise Stokes. Subcommittee on Labor-Health and Congressman Stokes brother, Municipal Human Services-Education and the Judge Carl B. Stokes, made history in District of Columbia. Cleveland as the first Black American In 1972. Representative Stokes mayor of a major American city. was elected chair of the Married to Jeanette (Jay) Stokes, Congressional Black Caucus. He Congressman Stokes is the father of served two consecutive terms and cur- Shelley. Angela, Louis C, and rently chairs the Congressional Black Lorene. He and Jay are also the Caucus Health Braintrust. Congressman proud grandparents of fivechildren: Stokes is the recipient of numerous Brett, Eric, Kelley, Kimberly and awards. He has been named one of Alexandra. 66 Jennie Q. 'Thompson U.S. Representative Mississippi - 2nd District — Bennie Thompson, a native of Bolton, cases a constant warrior in the Mississippi began his political career over struggle for fair election districts 24 years ago when he won his first elected and rules in state, county and city office —Alderman for his hometown, elections. Bolton. After four years as Alderman, he Taking position of Front-line served six years as Mayor of Bolton, and Supporter of workers' rights, on the then was elected Supervisor of District Two * picket line and in the Courts. of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Receiving a Presidential appoint- He served as County Supervisor for 13 ment to serve on the National years. Congressman Thompsons running Council on Health Planning and for Congress was a logical step —in the pro- * Development. gression of his political career a career Securing federal funding to set up which has been totally dedicated to the and operate the public transporta- improvement of the lives of his fellow tion system to serve rural Hinds Mississippians. Mississippi. * County, Bennie Thompson was educated in the Establishing and becoming a public schools of Hinds County, Mississippi. Founding Member and past He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in President, Mississippi Association of Political Science from Tougaloo College, a Black Mayors and the Mississippi Master of Science degree inEducational Association of Black Supervisors. Administration from Jackson State Inhis continuing efforts to safeguard University and completed extensive course- Mississippi's farm interest, seek ways to work at the University of Southern improve business development, and protect Mississippi towards a doctorate degree. For Mississippi waterways; Congressman a brief time inhis professional career, he Thompson secured positions on the taught in the public school system of Committees on Agriculture, Small Business Mississippi, and also served as an adjunct and Merchant Marine and Fisheries. His professor at Jackson State University. subcommittee assignments on Agriculture Being a product of Mississippi colleges are: General Farm Commodities and he had first hand knowledge of the dispari- Environment, and Credit and Rural ty between funding, equipment and sup- Development; and his subcommittee assign- plies provided to the historically black col- ments on the Merchant Marine and leges and those provided to white colleges. Fisheries Committee are: Merchant Marine Inreaction to that situation in 1975, and Environment, and Natural Resources. Bennie Thompson became one of the origi- Congressman Thompson has been nal Plaintiffs in the Ayers Case, which was active in numerous civic, community, and decided in favor of the Plaintiffs by the professional organizations. He is a member U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. of the Board of Trustees of Tougaloo Congressman Thompson's record College, the Board of Directors of the includes many personal accomplishments, a Southern Regional Council, and the few of* which are: Housing Assistance Council. Inhis partici- Securing the first rural doctor, fire pation in each of these Boards, as inhis engine and trained volunteer fire day-to-day activities, he has steadfastly * squad for the town of Bolton. held to the principals of parity, entitle- Being a Plaintiff/Material Witness ment, and the assurance of protection of in numerous election redistricting the rights of minorities. 67 U.S. Representative New York - 11th District ' Edolphus "Ed Towns was first elected advocated on behalf of the "Brady Bill" to public office inNovember 1982 as the handgun control, national health care U.S. Representative for Brooklyn's 11th reform, and environmental equity. Congressional District. He was elected to Congressman Towns has the distinc- represent the 10th Congressional District tion of being the first African American to in 1992. Congressman Towns is a member serve as Brooklyn Deputy Borough of the Energy &Commerce Committee, President. Additionally, he and his son. and serves on two Subcommittees, Health Assemblyman Darryl Towns, achieved a and the Environment, and, Commerce, political first when they were simultane- Consumer Protection and ously elected to public office in the state Competitiveness. He is also a member of of New York.Congressman Towns' varied the Government Operations Committee, professional background includes assign- where he serves as the chairman of the ments as an assistant administrator at Subcommittee on Human Resources and Beth Israel Medical Center, a professor at Intergovernmental Relations, as well as New York's Medgar Evers College and serving on the Subcommittee on Fordham University, and a teacher inthe Environment, Energy and Natural New York City public school system. He is Resources. also a veteran of the United States Army. During the 102nd Congress, Rep. The congressman received his master's Towns served as the chairman of the degree in social work from Adelphi Congressional Black Caucus. In 1992 he University, and his bachelor's degree from was selected as a Conferee on the National North Carolina A &T University. Energy Strategy bill.He was also a mem- Mr.Towns serves on the Board of ber of the 1992 Democratic Platform Trustees of Shaw University, the Advisory Drafting Committee for the Democratic Board of Medgar Evers College, and is a National Convention. member and supporter of the United The Brooklyn Representative believes Negro College Fund, the National incoalition building and is a firm sup- Association of Social Workers, Phi Beta porter of traditional democratic agendas. Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and the Brooklyn During his congressional career, Guardsmen. Congressman Towns has been noted for his Ed Towns was born in Chadbourn, legislative efforts on behalf of minority North Carolina. He is married to the for- farmers, bilingual education, restoring mer Gwendolyn Forbes. The couple has funds for Freedom National Bank deposi- two children, Darryl and Deidra. The con- tors, and upgrading academic performance gressman also serves as a surrogate father inintercollegiate athletics through the to his nephews, Jason and Jereme Towns. Student Right to Know Act. He has also 68 'Waiter *R. Tucker, 111 U.S. Representative - California 37th District Congressman Walter R. Tucker, 111 Congressman, Tucker has continued his represents California's 37th District. The strong leadership by marching in the area, primarily African-American and streets of South Central Los Angeles for Hispanic, stretches 36 miles from peace prior to the Rodney Kingverdicts. Southeastern Los Angeles to the In the aftermath of the verdicts, he has Wilmington Harbor (including Watts, introduced a comprehensive Urban Athens, Willowbrook, Lynwood, Carson, Agenda package for economic empower- East Torrance, East Gardena, Long Beach, ment. Harbor City/Harbor Gateway, Lomita and Tucker attended Princeton University Wilmington) with the city of Compton as for two years before he graduated with the epicenter. honors from the University of Southern The freshman congressman and for- California, where he earned a Bachelor of mer mayor is one of the youngest mem- Artsin Political Science in 1978. He bers of the House of Representatives and earned his Juris Doctor in1981 from the youngest African-American represen- Georgetown Law Center, then returned to tative from California. California. Tucker served as Deputy Tucker, 35, captured the congressional District Attorney for Los Angeles County seat after winning a heated primary battle from 1984 to 1986. In 1986, he opened a against Lynn Dymally, daughter of retir- private law office in Compton. where he ing Rep. Mervyn Dymally. He received specialized in criminal lawT until he was 39.5 percent of the vote in the primary elected to Congress. and won the general election against an Congressman Tucker has been independent candidate with 86 percent of assigned to the Public Works and the vote. Transportation, and Small Business com- Tucker was the youngest African- mittees. He is using his assignments to American inhistory to serve as mayor of help economically revitalize his district by Compton. His predecessor and political bringing businesses and jobs into inner- mentor was his father, Walter R. Tucker, cities. Other priority matters on his agen- who was serving his third term as mayor da include improving education and of Compton when he died in 1990. health care. Compton was a major area devastated Tucker and his lovely wife,Robin, are by the Los Angeles riots following the the parents of two children, Walter IV and Rodney King verdict in April 1992, and Autumn. Tucker, who also is an ordained Tucker, as mayor, was a significant force in minister, has volunteered hundreds of helping to control the unrest. As a hours to helping youth and seniors. 69 CraLs U.S. Representative Texas - 18th District Craig Anthony Washington was elected to States Supreme Court. the U.S. House of Representatives to represent He served in the Texas Senate in 1982 to the 18th Congressional District following the trag- January 1990. As a member of the Senate, he ic at various times on death of his "friend Congressman George served the Human Resources. Thomas "Mickey Leland. He was first sworn in Health &Human Services, Jurisprudence, Inter- as a member of the United States House of governmental Relations, Criminal Justice, State Representatives when the 101st Congress recon- Affairs, and Rules Committees, and the vened on January 23, 1990. He was re-elected in Subcommittees on Criminal Matters, Public November 1990 and November 1992. Health, Health Services, Elections, and Urban As a Member of the House, Representative Affairs. As Senate President Pro Tempore, he Washington serves on three Committees: served as the State's "Governor for a Day" on Committee on the Judiciary, the Energy and January 20, 1990. Commerce Committee, and the Government Representative Washington served in the Operations Committee. He serves on the Energy Texas House of Representatives from 1973 to and Commerce Subcommittees on Health and the 1982. In the course of his tenure in the House, Environment, and Energy and Power; and on the he served at various times as Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittees on Civiland CriminalJurisprudence, Social Services, and Constitutional Rights, and Crime and Criminal Human Services Committees, as Chairman of the Justice. On the Government Operations Harris County Delegation and the Legislative Committee, he serves on the Subcommittee on Black Caucus, and as Speaker Pro Tempore. Environment, Energy and Natural Resources, and Representative Washington is well known for Subcommittee on Human Resources and his consistent support of civilrights and civil lib- Intergovernmental Relations. Representative erties and for his efforts to increase the partici- Washington also serve as a Whip-At-Large of the pation of women and minorities in the political Democratic Whip Organization of the House of process. Highlights of his legislative career include Representatives and as a Vice Chairman for the passage of billscreating the Texas Department on Democratic Study Group Executive Committee. Aging, increasing monthly payments to recipients During the 102nd Congress, Representative of Aid to Families with Dependent Children Washington also served on three Committees: (AFDC), limiting state investments in businesses Committee on the Judiciary, the Education and involved with South Africa, addressing the needs Labor Committee, and the Select Committee on of people with disabilities, and coordinating Narcotics Abuse and Control. He served on the Texas' fight against AIDS. Judiciary Subcommittees on Civil and Since his arrival in Washington, D.C., Constitutional Rights, and Crime and Criminal Representative Washington has been a major con- Justice; and on the Education and Labor tributor and fighter for justice, education, and Subcommittees on Elementary, Secondary and equality lor all. During the debate on the Civil Vocational Education, Postsecondary Education, Rights Act, he chaired full committee and field and Labor/Management Relations. Additionally, he hearings, led the floor debate on quotas, fought served as the Whip for the Congressional Black for the ability for women and religious minorities Caucus, Whip-at-Large of the Democratic Whip to sue for damages, and was a Member of the Organization and as a Regional Representative to conference committee in both the Education and the Democratic Study Group Executive Committee. Labor and Judiciary Committees. He has been a A native of Longview, Texas and a longtime Member of many conference committees, on issues resident of Houston, Representative Washington is such as child care, higher education, elementary a graduate of Prairie View A & MUniversity and education, and energy. the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Washington is the father of five children Southern University. A criminal defense lawyer, ranging in age from 26 years to 4 years: Craig he was a partner in the former Houston law firm Anthony Washington 11, Chival Antoinette of WASHINGTON LAMPLEY EVANS & BRA- Washington, Alexander Haller Washington, Cydney QUET and is licensed to practice before all Texas Alexandra Washington, and Christopher Alfred and various federal courts, including the United Washington. 70 SWaxtne U.S. Representative - California 35th District Congresswoman Maxine Waters was first elected A long-time fighter for new federal budget pri- to the House ofRepresentatives inNovember of f990 orities, Congresswoman Waters has championed legis- with an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote. She lation to transfer monies from the Defense was re-elected in California's 35th district in 1992 by Department to meet human needs. She has been a an even greater margin. Her district includes South bold advocate for conversion of defense industries to Central Los Angeles, Ingle wood, Hawthorne, and peace-time production and for assistance and retrain- Gardena. inglor workers previously involved in defense pro- Congresswoman Waters is a member of the duction. Rep. Waters opposed the Persian Gulf War House Committee on Banking. Finance, and Urban and, for the past ten years, has been a leader in the Affairs: the Committee on Veterans' Affairs; the movement to end Apartheid and assure a one-person, Small Business Committee; and the Democratic one-vote democracy inSouth Africa. She also is a key Caucus Organization forStudy and Review. figure in congressional efforts to restore to power A leading proponent for women, children, and Haiti's democratically-elected president Jean- minorities, Ms. Waters compiled an impressive listof Bertrand Aristide. accomplishments duringher first term inCongress. Representative Waters was among the firstlead- Rep. Waters' Emergency Development Loan ers in the African American community to address Guarantee Program authorized $10 billionin loan the HIV/AIDS crisis. She was instrumental in the guarantees to cities for economic and infrastructure establishment of the Minority AIDS Project of Los development, housing, and small business expansion. Angeles and the Dionne Warwick Foundation. She The program was signed into lawby President Bush organized the first Congressional Black Caucus hear- in the fallof1992. ing on AIDSin the African American community. In the area of housing, Congresswoman Waters An early supporter of President BillClinton. succeeded inassuring prelerence to low-income veter- Congresswoman Waters served as National Co-Chair ans in purchasing foreclosed properties from failed of theClinton forPresident campaign. She is a mem- banks and savings and loans: the creation of ber of the Democratic National Committee and the "Youlhbuild"to employ disadvantaged youth in the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. A rehabilitation of low-income housing; and in the board member of the National Rainbow Coalition.Ms. expansion of two important pro-familyprograms-the Waters was a leader inReverend Jesse Jackson's 1984 Family Investment Centers and the Family and 1988 campaigns for the presidency. Unification Program. She also secured Si.s million Maxine Waters was first elected to public office forNew Directions, an innovative homeless veterans in 1978 when she won a seal in the California Slate service project inLos Angeles. Assembly. During her fourteen years in the state leg- And, in the wake of the 1991 civildisturbance islature, she became the first woman in the state's inLos Angeles. Rep. Waters secured three million history to be elected chair of the Assembly's powerful from theCommunity Development Block Grant pro- Democratic Caucus. Among her many legislative gram forcommunity-based economic development in accomplishments in California were: divestment of the area. state pension funds frombusinesses involved in Congresswoman Waters' "Urban Agenda" lor South Africa, the introduction and passage into law her second term in Congress includes: the Urban of the nation's first plant-closure law, and landmark Young Empowerment action legislation guaranteeing women- Youth and Adult "Initiative to affirmative fund recreational programs for "at-risk youth, estab- owned and minority-owned businesses access to state lish health prevention programs for in and out-ol- procurement opportunities. school youth, bolster stipend-based basic job training Congresswoman Waters was born in St. Louis, for young adults, and create jobs for low-skilledwork- Missouri. After moving to Los Angeles, she attended ers to rehabilitate inner-city neighborhoods; the California State University, where she earned a Community Banking and Economic Investment Bachelor of Arts degree. Her initialpoliticalinvolve- Initiative which would tighten requirements for ment grew out of her experience as a Head Start financial institutions to invest in low income neigh- teacher. borhoods, encourage the development of "community She is married to Sidney Williams, a business- banks" to encourage non-traditional lending, and man and former National Football League player with expand federal loan guarantees for urban economic the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Redskins. development: and the Economic Conversion and She is the mother of two adult children. Edward and Diversification Income Tax Credit which would give Karen. defense companies a 15 percent investment tax credit to encourage conversion Iromdefense-related to civil- ian production. 71 Melrtn I.'Watt U.S. Representative - North Carolina 12th District Melvin L.Watt ("Mel")was born in tions, including Johnson C. Smith Mecklenburg County on August 26, 1945. University Board of Visitors, Central He is a graduate of York Road High School Piedmont Community College Foundation, inCharlotte. He was a Phi Beta Kappa North Carolina Association of Black graduate of the University of North Lawyers, North Carolina Academy of Trial Carolina at Chapel Hillin 1967 with a BS Lawyers, Legal Aidof the Southern degree inBusiness Administration. He was Piedmont, NCNB Community also president of the business honors fra- Development Corporation, Auditorium- ternity as a result of having the highest Coliseum-Civic Center Authority, United academic average in the school of Business Way, Inroads, Inc., Family Housing Administration. In 1970 he received a JD Services, Cities in Schools, West Charlotte degree from Yale University Law School. Business Incubator, Housing Authority He was selected to the Yale Law Journal Scholarship Board and Morehead and was the author of "Tax Exemption for Scholarship Selection Committee. Organizations Investing inBlack Mcland his wife,the former Eulada Business", 78 Yale L.J. 1212 (1969). Paysour, have been married since 1967. Mclhas been an attorney and busi- They have two sons— Brian, a 1990 gradu- nessman. He practiced law with Ferguson, ate of Yale University, and Jason, a second Stein, Watt, Wallas, Adkins and Gresham year student at Yale. In1986 he (formerly Chambers, Stein, Ferguson and announced that he would not seek elective Becton) from 1971 to 1992. He is part office again until his children completed owner of East Towne Manor, a 120-bed high school. Having honored that commit- board and care facility for the elderly and ment, he was elected to the U.S. House of disabled. Representatives from North Carolina's Mcl served from 1985-86 in the 12th District with 72 %of the vote. On North Carolina Senate where he was January 5, 1993 he became one of two regarded as the outstanding freshman leg- Black members of Congress from North islator and became known as "the con- Carolina, the first elected in this century. science of the Senate ".He was the cam- InCongress, Mcl serves on the follow- paign manager of Harvey Gantt's cam- ing Committees: Banking, Finance, and paigns for City Council, Mayor of Urban Affairs Committee, Judiciary Charlotte and the 1990 Gantt for U.S. Committee, and Post Office and Civil Senate campaign against Jesse Helms. Service Committee. He also serves as a Mclis a member of the Mt.Olive member of the Democratic House Caucus Presbyterian Church. He served as presi- Steering and Policy Committee. dent of the Mecklenburg County Bar and Inhis leisure time Mclenjoys tennis, has been active on many professional, basketball, reading and spending time community and civicboards and organiza- with his family. 72 'Wheat U.S. Representative Missouri - sth District The Wall Street Journal hails cern has been reflected inhis consistent Congressman Alan Wheat as a "political support for innovative measures to star for the year 2000." Time Magazine improve the quality of life and expand points to Wheat as a bright and able opportunities for all Americans. leader of the "new generation" of African- Wheat believes that a quality educa- American elected officials. Representing tion "isa priceless investment in our most both an urban area and suburban commu- precious natural resource— our children". nities, Wheat has proven his skill as a Better schools are a top priority for coalition builder and as an effective Wheat, and he is sponsoring a bill to national legislator. duplicate the successful Missouri "Parents Elected to the U.S. House of As Teachers" early childhood program Representatives in1982, Wheat quickly nationwide, as well as championing full established himself as a leader by becom- funding for Head Start and other educa- ing the youngest person in congressional tional investments. history to be appointed to the prestigious Inkeeping with his longstanding Rules Committee. Now in his eleventh interest in the impact of poverty on soci- year on the panel, he has used his position ety, Wheat has helped to heighten public on Rules to get results for the Fifth awareness of the problems of malnutrition, District of Missouri and help forge sound infant mortality and homelessness. national policy. In 1976, inhis first attempt at elec- Congressman Wheat is Chairman of tive office, Wheat won a seat inthe the Congressional Black Caucus Missouri General Assembly, where he was Foundation and a Commissioner of the named "Best Freshman Legislator" by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday St. Louisan Magazine. During his tenure Commission. in the General Assemfily, which included Congressman Wheat's assignment on the chairmanship of the Urban Affairs the Rules Committee guarantees that he Committee, the Jefferson CityNews has a role to play on nearly every major Tribune selected him as one of the "Ten bill that comes before the House. Best Legislators inMissouri." According to the authoritative journal Born on October 16, 1951, Congressional Quarterly, Wheat has Congressman Wheat is the son of a retired shown how his position on Rules "can be AirForce colonel and a former public used to avoid the legislative hurdles that school teacher. Educated around the globe often frustrate other members" of the from Wichita, Kansas, to Seville, Spain, he House. received a Bachelor of Arts degree in The Kansas City Star says that "one of Economics from Grinnell College in lowa U.S. Rep. Alan Wheat's very strong suits in 1972. He is married to Yolanda during his years in the House has been a Townsend Wheat and has a daughter, genuine concern about people." That con- Alynda, and a son, Christopher. 73 Mbert 74 tlniteb States 103rb Congress Congressional Black Caucus Committee Chairmen Rep. John Conyers Rep. Alan Wheat Chairman, House Committee on Government Operations House Committee on District of Columbia Chairman, Subcommittee on Legislation and National Chairman. Subcommittee on Government Operations and Security Metropolitan Affairs Rep. William Clay Rep. Floyd Flake Chairman, Committee on Post Office and CivilService House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Chairman, Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman. Subcommittee on General Oversight. House Committee on House Administration Investigations, and the Resolution of Failed Chairman, Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials Financial Institutions Rep. Ronald V.Dellums Rep. Kweisi Mfume Chairman, Committee on Armed Services House Committee on Small Business Chairman, Subcommittee on Minority Enterprise, Rep. Louis Stokes Financial and Urban Development House Committee on Appropriations Chairman, Subcommittee on VA-HUD-Independent Rep. Barbara-Rose Collins Agencies House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service Chairman, Subcommittee Postal Operations and Services Rep. Charles Rangel House Committee on Ways and Means Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures House Committee on District of Columbia Chairman, Subcommittee on Judiciary and Education Rep. Cardiss Collins House Committee on Post Office and CivilService House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman, Subcommittee on Compensation and Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Employee Benefits Protection and Competitiveness Rep. Harold E. Ford House Leadership: House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources Rep. John Lewis House Chief Deputy Majority Whip Rep. Julian C. Dixon House Committee on Appropriations Chairmanship Tally: Chairman, Subcommittee on the District of Columbia 3 Full Committee Chairmen 15 Subcommittee Chairmen Rep. Major Owens House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights Rep. Edolphus Towns House Committee on Government Operations Chairman. Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations 75 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Established in 1976. the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses orga- nization is comprised of the husbands and wives of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus. There are currently twen- ty-six members of the CBC Spouses orga- nization. Working in concert with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses have concentrated their efforts toward enhancing educational opportuni- Jannie Blackwell Carol Clay Theaoseus Clayton, Sr. ties for deserving minoritystudents. The CBC Spouses are committed to providing the resources and opportunities which enable youth to gain the skills and education to succeed in our highly com- petitive and technological society. This commitment is demonstrated by the estab- lishment of the CBC Spouses Scholar-ship Fund Program, educational issue forums and other community projects. The CBC Spouses are also responsible for establish- ingthe Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellowship Program in 1976. The CBC Spouses Scholarship Fund Debra Fields Elaine Flake Dorothy Ford Program was established in1988 to pro- vide tuition assistance to worthy under- graduate students throughout the country. During the 1992-93 academic year, 5275.000 in scholarships were awarded to 179 students. In four short years, the program has provided over $1millionin scholarships tonearly 600 students from across the country. Inaddition to theirongoing scholastic support, the CBC Spouses have taken on the challenge of educating Black Americans about public policy issues of Maria Owens Alma Rangel Marisol Reynolds criticalimportance to their community. Initiated in 1990, these forums have fea- tured national policy experts in discus- sions on breast cancel', the challenges faced by single mothers, AIDS, and educa- tional issues facing young people. As demonstrated by their endeavors, the CBC Spouses are committed to enhancing the African American commu- nity by providing the resources and opportunities to educate a new generation of leaders. Gwen Towns Robin Tucker Desmar Walkes 82 Congressional 'black Caucus Spouses Emily Clyburn Monica Conyers Roscoe Dellums Betty Dixon Mary LillianLewis Donna Franks Hilliard Andrea Jefferson Carolyn Rush Jay Stokes London Thompson Yolanda Wheat Eulada Watt Sidney Williams 83 CBCFStaff and AnnualLegislative Weekend Credits SPECIAL THANKS CONGRESSIONAL BLACKCAUCUS FOUNDATION STAFF ALW Award Ed Dwight Quentin R. 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