Education:
Attended, University of South Carolina Law School, 1972-1974
BS, Social Studies, South Carolina State College, 1962
Graduate, South Carolina Executive Institute.

Professional Experience:
Assistant, Governor for Human Resources Development, 1971
Director, Neighborhood Youth Corps/New Careers
Executive Director, South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers
South Carolina Employment Security Counselor
Teacher.

Political Experience:
House Majority Whip, 110th Congress
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1992-present
South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner, 1974-1992
Sought Democratic Nomination, South Carolina Secretary of State, 1978, 1986.

Organizations:
Member, Allen University Board
Member, Arabian Temple, Number 139
Member, Brookgreen Gardens
Member, Mason and Shriner
Life Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Member, Nemiah Lodge Number 51 F and AM
Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
Member, Palmetto Conservation Foundation
Member, Southern Regional Council.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Congressional Black Caucus
Congressional Human Rights Caucus
Congressional Rural Caucus
Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
Faith Working Group
Chair, House Democratic Caucus
Chair, International Museum of African American History Steering Committee
Rural Health Care Coalition
Regional Whip, House Democratic Caucus.