Background Info
M/F: Male
Family: Wife: Carolyn; 5 Children (1 deceased).
Date of Birth: 11/23/1946
Place of Birth: Albany, GA
Home town: Chicago
Religious Beliefs: Baptist
Education:
MA, Theological Studies, McCormick Seminary, 1998
MA, Political Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
Attended, University of Illinois, Chicago Circle, 1975-1977
BA, General Studies, Roosevelt University, 1973.
Professional Work:
Private, United States Army, 1963-1968
Pastor, Beloved Community Christian Church
Insurance Broker
Ordained Baptist Minister
Political Aide.
Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1993-present
Candidate for Mayor of Chicago, 1999
Alderman, Chicago City Council, 1983-1992
Democratic State Central Committeeman, 1990
Deputy Chairman, Illinois State Democratic Party, 1990
Democratic Committeeman, Chicago Ward 2, 1984, 1988
Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1978
Candidate, Chicago City Council, 1975.