Emanuel Cleaver

Date of Birth: October 26, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Emanuel Cleaver II is an American United Methodist pastor and politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Cleaver previously served as the Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, from 1991 to 1999. Known for his advocacy on social justice issues and urban development, Cleaver has been a prominent figure in Missouri politics for several decades. He is also a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

5 Interesting Facts about Emanuel Cleaver

1. Emanuel Cleaver was the first African American mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.

2. He has a degree in Sociology from Prairie View A&M University and a Master of Divinity from St. Paul School of Theology.

3. Cleaver was instrumental in the development of Kansas City’s 18th and Vine District, a historic jazz district.

4. He served as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2011 to 2013.

5. Cleaver is an ordained United Methodist pastor and has served as a pastor at St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emanuel Cleaver

1. “If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges.”

2. “We need to be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

3. “Civic engagement is the lifeblood of democracy.”

4. “We must work together to ensure that our children have the opportunities they deserve.”

5. “True leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.”