User:Jeremyb/Robin Laverne Wilson
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Robin Laverne Wilson | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1974 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Green |
| Residence(s) | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University-Newark |
| Website | Official website |
Robin Laverne Wilson is a performance artist and activist who was the 2016 Green Party candidate seeking election to the U.S. Senate from New York.[1] She is a prominent member of the Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Choir. Wilson is also known by her pen and stage name Dragonfly.[2]
Early life[edit]
Wilson was born in Detroit, Michigan and from age 9 was raised in Converse, Texas. She was a member and served as an officer of the San Antonio Branch of the Youth NAACP under the leadership of community activist Ethel Minor.[3]
Education[edit]
Wilson received her bachelors degree from the Honors College at Rutgers University-Newark with an interdisciplinary degree in media and business. She was distinguished by the university as being among the top ten graduates to watch in 2008.[4][5] She is pursuing a Master's of Arts in Applied Theatre from CUNY School of Professional Studies.
References[edit]
- ^ "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary Office: State Senator". NYS Board of Elections. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ Thompson, Maury (24 October 2016). "Green Party U.S. Senate candidate speaks, sings about movement building". Post Star. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ^ San Antonio Branch NAACP (June 2009). "Where Are They Now?" (PDF). San Antonio Branch NAACP Newsletter. sanaacp.org. Retrieved 14 Nov 2016.
- ^ "Rutgers Class of 2008: Ten Graduates to Watch". 9 May 2008. Retrieved 11 Nov 2016.
- ^ "San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 5, 1992 Page: 4 of 12". The Portal to Texas History. 11 Nov 2016. Retrieved 11 Nov 2016.
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