Written by Administrator Monday, 01 March 2010 10:17
In honor of Black History month, we are sitting down with several members of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus to get their thoughts on the famous historical figures that have influenced their lives. Today we speak with Senator Mattie Hunter on the influences of Ralph H. Metcalfe and Barbara Jordan.
Senator Hunter Menu
3rd District
Majority Caucus Whip
Years served: 2003 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Human Services (Chairperson); Appropriations I; Public Health (Vice-Chairperson); Redistricting; Environment; Subcommittee on Amendments (Sub-Chairperson).
Biography: Full-time state legislator; born June 1 in Chicago; B.A., Government, Monmouth College; M.A., Sociology, Jackson State University; single. Appointments: Co-Chair of Health Policy Task Force, Council of State Governments, Vice Chair of the Commission to Study the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Past and Present Effects on African-Americans.