Niger Roy Innis (born March 5, 1968) is an American activist and politician. He is the National Spokesperson for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and executive director of TeaPartyFwd.com, and a political consultant. He was an MSNBC commentator.
Early life and education
Innis was born in Harlem, New York, on March 5, 1968, and currently lives in North Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1990, Innis attended Georgetown University, and pursued a degree in political science, but did not graduate from the school.
Career
thumb|Innis in 2011
Innis is active in community and social organizations, including as Co-Chairman of the Affordable Power Alliance (APA),
His father, Roy Innis, had been National Chairman of CORE since 1968.
Innis is chairman of Tea Party Forward, part of the Tea Party movement. On January 4, 2013, TheTeaParty.net appointed Innis to their Congressional Advocacy Team. He also served as the group's chief strategist.
Innis was a Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives in during the 2014 elections. He lost the primary to Cresent Hardy, who went on to defeat incumbent Democrat Steven Horsford.
References
External links
- Townhall.com profile
- National Leadership Network of Black Conservatives