John Conyers

John Conyers was the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives and the first Black to chair the House Judiciary Committee.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

May 16, 1929

Death Date:

October 27, 2019

Age :

90

John Conyers, an American politician and civil rights activist, held the position of U.S. Representative from Michigan for over five decades. Throughout his career, he passionately advocated for civil rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform. Conyers is best known for sponsoring the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Act and co-founding the Congressional Black Caucus. Additionally, he played a significant role in the passage of the Violence Against Women Act and the Affordable Care Act. Conyers holds the distinction of being the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives and the first Black individual to chair the House Judiciary Committee. However, in 2017, he resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Conyers passed away in 2023 at the age of 90.