10 Dynamic and Influential Black People Of The Last Decade
Colin Powell
Colin Powell made history in 2001 when he became the first African American appointed to the position of Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administration. Though he is a republican, he hasn’t always seen eye to eye with members of his party and the decisions they’ve made. It was no secret that he did not agree with former president Bush’s choice to invade Iraq. Powell also criticized the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina, noting how thousands of people were not properly protected. During the 2008 elections, despite having made a donation to John McCain’s campaign, Powell endorsed Barack Obama nearly a month before the elections were held. Going forward, we know Powell will not hesitate to voice his concerns when the federal government is abusing their authority.
