Who is Desmond Meade? Desmond Meade Biography and Wiki
Desmond Meade is an American voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. He was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2019. As President and Executive Director of FRRC, which is recognized for its work on voting and criminal justice reform issues, Desmond led the FRRC to a historic victory in 2018.
After the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen’s initiative which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Amendment 4 represented the single largest expansion of voting rights in the United States in half a century and brought an end to 150 years of a Jim Crow-era law in Florida.
Desmond Meade Age
Desmond Meade is 53 years old as of 2020. He was born July 22, 1967, at St. Croix in the United States. Meade celebrates his birthday on July 22 every year.
Desmond Meade Height
Meade stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Desmond Meade Education
Moving on to his academics, Meade graduated from high school in 1985. In 2010, Meade also graduated from Miami-Dade College and completed law school at Florida International University in 2013.
Desmond Meade Story
He later joined the Army as a helicopter mechanic. he started using cocaine while serving in the Army. The habit turned into years of drug use, other crimes, and imprisonment.
He was later released from prison in 2005 and admitted himself into a drug treatment program. Meade later started rebuilding his life. Sadly Florida law prevented him or anyone with a past felony conviction from voting or being admitted to the Florida Bar.
Desmond Meade Parents and Siblings
When he was 5, Meade relocated to Miami with his parents. His mother worked as a waitress, and his father was a mechanic.”Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Meade’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Desmond Meade Wife
Digging into his love life, Meade is married to Sheena Meade. His previous years of cocaine addiction led to crime, domestic violence against his ex-wife, and a three-decade-old court-martial that landed him in the brig and resulted in a dishonorable discharge from the military.
Desmond Meade Children
Meade is the proud father of five beautiful children Xandre, Xavier, Xzion, Xcellence, and Nathan.
Desmond Meade Net Worth
Meade’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Desmond has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Desmond Meade Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Desmond.
Desmond Meade Bio and Wiki
Full Names: Desmond Meade Gender: Male Occupation / Profession: voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Nationality: American Race / Ethnicity: African American Religion: Christian Sexual Orientation: Straight
Desmond Meade Birthday
Age / How Old?: 53 years old as of 2020 Zodiac Sign: Under review Date of Birth: July 22, 1967 Place of Birth: at St. Croix in the United States Birthday: July 22
Desmond Meade Body Measurements
Body Measurements: Not Available Height / How Tall?: Not Known Weight: Not Known Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Bald Shoe Size: Not Available
Desmond Meade Family and Relationship
Father (Dad): Not Known Mother: Not Known Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known Marital Status: Married Wife/Spouse: Sheena Meade Children: Five children, Xandre, Xavier, Xzion, Xcellence, and Nathan.
Desmond Meade Networth and Salary
Net Worth: Under Review Salary: Under Review Source of Income: voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Desmond Meade Attorney
Meade is a former homeless man who rose to became President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, and a graduate of Florida International University College of Law. He has been acknowledged by Time Magazine among the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2019.
Desmond currently leads efforts to empower and civically re-engage local communities across the state and to reshape local, state, and national criminal justice policies. His excellent work has made him be named Floridian and Central Floridian of the Year 2019.
Meade has been featured various times on radio and television. He has also made speeches before national organizations including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Bread for the World.
Desmond has testified before Congressional members and staffers. He was also a part of a delegation to the United Nations where he gave testimony regarding disenfranchisement in Florida. Desmond was the brains behind a historic meeting at the White House between returning citizens and President Obama’s administration.
He has appeared on various shows like Al-Jazeera, Democracy NOW, MSNBC with Joy-Ann Reid, FOX News with Dana Perino, and Tucker Carlson, Samantha Bee, and All In with Chris Hayes. He also serves as a guest columnist for the Huffington Post in which one of his articles about the death of Trayvon Martin garnered national attention.
Meade has appeared in numerous newspaper and magazine articles. She was chosen as a “Game Changer” by Politic 365, not to mention being identified as a “Foot Soldier” on the Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC.
Desmond Meade Amendment 4
As President and Executive Director of FRRC, which is recognized for its work on voting and criminal justice reform issues, Desmond led the FRRC to a historic victory in 2018 with the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen’s initiative which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions.
Amendment 4 represented the single largest expansion of voting rights in the United States in half a century and brought an end to 150 years of a Jim Crow-era law in Florida.
Desmond Meade Voting rights and Pardon
Being a person who had committed felonies in Florida, Desmond waited nearly three decades to vote. But to have his civil rights completely restored, he will have to wait a little longer. Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state clemency board declined to grant a full pardon to Meade.
DeSantis said the clemency board would take Meade’s request “under advisement.” The governor said he had questions over a court-martial for grand larceny that resulted in Meade being dishonorably discharged from the Army in 1990. He advised Meade to clear up his military conviction before seeking a full pardon from the state.
Desmond Meade Book
Let My People Vote: My Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizens is the inspiring and eye-opening true story of one man’s undying belief in the power of a fully enfranchised nation. The book is expected on 6 October 2020 by Desmond.
Desmond Meade Political Party
Meade has not shared with the media his political party. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Desmond Meade Time 100, Awards and Honors
Time 100 Most Influential People in 2019Fast Company 100 Most Creative People 2019Orlando Sentinel 2019 Central Floridian of the YearUniversity of Florida’s Bob Graham Center for Public Service’s 2019 Floridian of the YearMiami Dade College Hall of Fame
Frequently Asked Questions About Desmond Meade
Who is Desmond Meade?
Meade is an American voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. He was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2019.
How old is Desmond Meade?
Meade is 53 years old as of 2020. He was born July 22, 1967, at St. Croix in the United States. Meade celebrates his birthday on July 22 every year.
How tall is Desmond Meade?
He stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Desmond Meade married?
Meade is married to Sheena Meade. His previous years of cocaine addiction led to crime, domestic violence against his ex-wife, and a three-decade-old court-martial that landed him in the brig and resulted in a dishonorable discharge from the military.
How much is Desmond Meade worth?
He has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
Where does Meade live?
He is a resident of Florida, the USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Meade dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
What happened to Desmond Meade?
He is pursuing his career as a voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state clemency board declined to grant a full pardon to Meade.
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