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2008 NATION BUILDER AWARDS


The Nation Builder Awards were established to recognize those African Americans who have distinguished themselves through lifelong service and dedication to the enfranchisement and inclusion of Americans of African descent into the national body of politics. In 1995, the Nation Builder Awards Ceremony was renamed to honor the late David P. Richardson, Jr. (1948-95),
a 23-year member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and NBCSL's third president.

NBCSL is proud to honor this year's Nation Builder Recipients who have all made significant contributions to, and laid the foundation for the political, economic and social progress of African Americans.


  
2007 NATIONAL RECIPIENT - The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton

From rural Arkansas to global prominence, this world leader has been guided by the highest ideals of compassion, service and commitment.

Former President William Jefferson Clinton is hailed as one of the most accomplished and visionary Presidents in American history. He led the United States through an extended period of peace and prosperity.

Rather than fade into history, President Clinton has intensified his efforts to make the world a better place. The William J. Clinton Foundation is a national and global leader in multiple landmark initiatives.

President Clinton has enjoyed a long, productive, and sincere relationship with the African American community as he rose to ever-higher levels of power within our government. Perhaps because of his upbringing in rural Arkansas, he has been able to identify with the struggles faced by countless African Americans and many of our country’s most vulnerable and disenfranchised populations

Today, President Clinton’s personal office is located in Harlem, New York—a symbol of the productive relationship he continues to enjoy with the African American community and its leaders. All Americans owe much to this man of principle—a man whose leadership continues to build a better, stronger and more equitable world.

 
 
 
 
 
2006 NATIONAL RECIPIENT - The Honorable Marion Barry

 

As America’s Mayor, this man has worked tirelessly to bring opportunity and vitality to the nation’s capital.

In the 1970’s, a visionary newcomer to Washington D.C. began changing that city’s future. Marion Barryfounded the Free D.C. movement, and his pressure ledCongress to grant the District new powers of autonomy. After serving on the city’s first school board, Barry successfully ran for City Council, and then for Mayor in 1978. High crime rates, poor public health, broken infrastructure, rampant drug abuse, and a rising AIDS epidemic were just some of the challenges he faced. With a pragmatic and direct approach, however, Barry reversed the city’s fortunes. His landmark four terms in office transformed the nation’s capital, and he continues to serve the people today as a D.C. Council Representative.

 

  
   
2005 NATIONAL RECIPIENT - The Honorable Linda W. Cropp  

Effective Policies. Visionary Leadership. This councilwoman is leading the District of Columbia into a new area of prosperity.

As Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia, Ms. Linda Cropp has advanced an ambitious agenda to improve both the lives of her constituents and the experience of thousands of tourists who visit the nation's capital every year. In additional to expanding key community services such as a public transportation, she has introduced structural and legislative reforms that have streamlined government and saved taxpayers money. Her expertise in health care, housing, and welfare reform and renowned. Known as a skilled politician and consensus-builder, Ms. Cropp has re-elected three times by her constituents - an overwhelming endorsement of her effective leadership.

  

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