Ron Walters
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Ron Walters is known throughout the world for his knowledge of African American politics and leadership and his writing. He is currently director of the African American Leadership Institute and Scholar Practitioner Program, Distinguished Leadership Scholar at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership, and respected professor in government and politics at the University of Maryland.
Walters was born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 20, 1938. Ron attended Fisk University in Nashville for his undergraduate degree in History and Government. He went on to receive a M.A. in African Studies from American University in 1966, and a Ph.D. from the same institution in the field of International Studies in 1971. He taught and served as a department chair of political science at Howard University, assistant professor and department chair in African Studies at Brandeis University, and assistant professor of political science at Syracuse University. He has been active as a member of the governing council of the American Political Science Association (APSA) and is currently a member of the Board of Directors at the Ralph Bunche Institute of the CUNY Graduate School and University Center. He is the director of the African American Leadership Institute and Scholar Practitioner Program.
In 1984, Walters served as campaign manager and consultant for Reverend Jesse Jackson during his two presidential bids. He was also active in politics by being policy adviser for Charles Diggs and William Gray, congressmen.
Ron has published well over 100 academic articles and seven books to date. One book, Black Presidential Politics in America, won the Bunche Prize.
Walters also has appeared on television many times, going on popular shows such as CNN’s Crossfire, The Jesse Jackson Show, CBS News Nightline, and Evening Exchange. He has appeared on radio shows, such as All Things Considered and Living Room.
Ron Walters is currently married to Patricia Ann Walters and lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
[edit] References
- Academy of Leadership: Ron Walters. (2005). Retrieved March 6, 2007 from http://www.academy.umd.edu/AboutUs/staff/RWalters.htm.
- Black World Today. (2006). Retrieved March 7, 2007 from http://www.tbwt.com.
- History Makers: Ron Walters Biography. (2003). Retrieved March 7, 2007 from http://www.thehistorymakers.com/biography/biography.asp?bioindex=627&category=educationMakers.
- PBS Think Tank: Biography: Ron Walters. (2003). Retrieved March 7, 2007 from http://www.pbs.org/thinktank/bio_1275.html.
- Ron Walters. (2006). Retrieved March 6, 2007 from http://www.bsos.umd.edu/gvpt/walters/.
