Skip to content

Biography · Literature

Keith Boykin

1965–

United States

Source image for Keith BoykinLoading image…
Visit the source record ↗

Biography

Keith Boykin (born August 28, 1965) is an American author, political commentator, and television producer. A former aide to President Bill Clinton, he served in the Clinton White House as a special assistant from 1993 to 1995. He is the author of several books on race and sexuality, including the New York Times bestseller Beyond the Down Low, and has worked as a political commentator for CNBC and CNN. A longtime LGBTQ rights activist, he co-founded the National Black Justice Coalition.

Sources & collection details

Wikipedia contributors — original record ↗

Black heritage reference ↗

Biography text · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Continue exploring Series 1

Arts, Music & Culture →Civil Rights & Public Life →

Explore all Series 1 cards →

Keep exploring