Biographical Information

Born: May 27, 1973 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jennifer
Children: Kendall, William
Education: Bachelor's degree in history from Morehouse College; law degree from Case Western University. studying for Bar
Employment/Military Record: special education teacher/librarian in Highland Park School
Community Activities: Active in Highland Park Federation of Teachers, metro Detroit Optimists, NAACP. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, board of directors of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 2nd District 2006
Primary Vote: 4,648 of 13,939 (33%)

Michigan House 5th District 2004
General Vote: 23,625 of 23,625 (100%)
Primary Vote: 3,969 of 6,378 (62%)

Michigan House 5th District 2002
General Vote: 13,967 of 15,045 (92%)
Primary Vote: 4,832 of 8,432 (57%)

Political Activities: Former chief of staff for Rep. Artina Tinsley-Hardman. worked on staff for Georgia Congressman Wyche Fowler and John Lewis