John Conyers, Jr.
(1929-)

African-American Politician, Social Change Advocate

birthdate: May 16
birthplace:
Detroit, Michigan

In 2006, John Conyers was elected to his 21st term in the US Congress representing Michigan's 14th Congressional District. Congressman Conyers has been an outspoken advocated for a more peaceful, just and sustainable nation during his 40 years in office. His many accomplishments include: cofounding the Congressional Black Caucus, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, the Alcohol Warning Label Act of 1988, the Motor Voter Act of 1993, the Martin Luther King Act of 1983, and cofounder of Global Family Day, declaring every January 1 as a day of peace and sharing. As Chair of the Judiciary Committee he has introduced and endorsed legislation promoting civil liberties, protecting voting rights for all citizens and working to stop violence against women.

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