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John Kenneth Blackwell (born February 28, 1948) is an American politician, author, and conservative activist who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio (1979–1980), the Ohio state treasurer (1994–1999), and Ohio secretary of state (1999–2007). He was the…
Biography
Kendricks "Ken" Brass is an American politician and engineer, serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 58th district. He assumed office on November 3, 2017.
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Kenneth James Fontenot is a Republican former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who represented the 24th district (including all of Wilson County, as well as part of Nash County) from 2023 to 2025. A pastor, Marine Corps veteran, and…
1981–
Kenneth E. Nwadike Jr. is an American documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the "Free Hugs Guy". Ken is the founder of the Free Hugs Project.
1941–1995
Saro-Wiwa led nonviolent protests against oil pollution in the Niger Delta and was executed by Nigeria’s military government in 1995, drawing worldwide condemnation.
1968–2016
Kenule "Ken" Bornale Tsaro-Wiwa (born Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr.; 28 November 1968 – 18 October 2016), although he himself chose to use the name Ken Wiwa, was a Nigerian journalist and author. The eldest son of human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, he worked as an…
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Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, his music features conscious, introspective lyrics, with political criticism and social commentary concerning African-American culture. Music…
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Kendrick Brett Meek (born September 6, 1966) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 17th congressional district from 2003 to 2011. After serving in both houses of the Florida Legislature, Meek was elected to Congress…
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Kennedy Ryan is the pen name of an American romance novelist recognized for her contemporary romance novels highlighting social issues and diverse characters. She is the first Black winner of a RITA Award for romantic fiction and is an activist and founder…
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Kenneth Vern Cockrel Jr. (born October 29, 1965) is an American journalist, nonprofit executive, businessman, and former politician who served as the 73rd mayor of Detroit, from September 2008 to May 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Cockrel served…
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Kenneth Vern "Ken" Cockrel Sr. (November 5, 1938 – April 25, 1989) was an American politician, prominent attorney, and revolutionary, community organizer, from the city of Detroit. Cockrel served as a member of Detroit's Common Council, from his…
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Kenneth Dunkin (born February 12, 1966) is an American politician. Dunkin previously served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 5th District from December 2002 until January 2017 and as an appointed by Governor…
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Kenneth Elvin Bailey Sr. (November 12, 1946 – February 10, 2018) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991.
1952–2025
Kenneth Hodges (February 11, 1952 – April 22, 2025) was an American politician and Baptist minister. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 121st District, serving from 2005 until 2017. He was a member of the Democratic…
1942–2015
Kenneth "Ken" Kennedy (September 15, 1942 - May 17, 2015) was a businessman and American politician.
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Kenneth Ezra "Ken" Mapp (born November 2, 1955) is an American politician who served as the eighth governor of the United States Virgin Islands, from 2015 to 2019. Though a registered Republican, Mapp was elected Governor in 2014 as an independent. From…
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Kenneth P. Thompson (March 14, 1966 – October 9, 2016) was an American lawyer who served as the District Attorney of Kings County, New York, from 2014 until his death from cancer on October 9, 2016.
1966–
Kenneth Paschal (born December 9, 1966) is an American politician from the state of Alabama. A member of the Republican Party, Paschal was elected to represent District 73 in the Alabama House of Representatives in a July 2021 special election. He is the…
1951–
Kenneth E. Reeves (born 1951) is an American politician who served as the mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2006 to 2007. Reeves is the first openly gay African-American man to have served as mayor of any…
1964–
Kenneth W. Mack (born December 14, 1964) is an American historian and the inaugural Lawrence D. Biele Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2000. He is the author of Representing the Race: The Creation of…
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Kenneth Cooper Alexander (born October 17, 1966) is an American politician serving as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia, since July 2016. Alexander also serves as chancellor for twenty career colleges which includes: (i) Centura College; a healthcare, business,…
1993–
Kenny Imafidon (born 1993) is an author, journalist and the co-founder of research company Clearview Research. Clearview specialises in projects focusing on diverse and under represented communities. In 2015, he was described by Huffington Post UK as a…
1958–
Kenny Robinson (born January 7, 1958) is a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and radio personality. Often referred to as the "Godfather of Canadian Comedy", he is known for his irreverent, socially conscious, and politically charged style of comedy. He is…
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Kenyan Renard McDuffie (born September 30, 1975) is an American politician who served as an independent at-large member of the Council of the District of Columbia from 2023 to 2026 after previously representing Ward 5 on the council as a Democrat from 2012…
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