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Colin Powell

Black Excellence

Colin Powell

A Great African-American Leader

Date of Birth: April 5, 1937

Location of Birth: New York City

Places Lived: South Bronx in New York City

Significant life events: He was an American Politician, Diplomat, and retired four-star general.

Powell was born in New York City in 1937.

He was raised in the South Bronx with his mother and father. His parents' names were Luther and Maud Powell. His parents immigrated to the United States from the Caribbean island Jamaica.

He knew the rough life of the streets because of where he lived in New York. He overcame a barely average start at school.

Powell attended New York City public schools. He graduated from the City College of New York (CCNY), where he earned a bachelor's degree in geology.

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I would like to thank my mom and family. I would like to thank my teacher Ms. Myers.

Preview audio:

storyj.mp/a52g3g93s97

Colin Powell

Black Excellence

Colin Powell

A Great African-American Leader

Date of Birth: April 5, 1937

Location of Birth: New York City

Places Lived: South Bronx in New York City

Significant life events: He was an American Politician, Diplomat, and retired four-star general.

Powell was born in New York City in 1937.

He was raised in the South Bronx with his mother and father. His parents' names were Luther and Maud Powell. His parents immigrated to the United States from the Caribbean island Jamaica.