Angela Nicole Walker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Angela Nicole Walker
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Walker in 2015
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| Born | January 19, 1974 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist Green |
| Education | University of North Florida |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit |  United States Army Reserve |
Angela Nicole Walker (born January 19, 1974) is an American activist, a professional driver, and a labor organizer. An activist is someone who works to bring about social or political change. A labor organizer helps workers form groups called unions to improve their jobs.
Angela Walker was a candidate for Vice President of the United States in the 2020 election. She ran with Howie Hawkins for the Green Party of the United States and Socialist Party USA. She also ran for Vice President in the 2016 election with Mimi Soltysik for the Socialist Party USA.
Walker first ran for a political job in 2014. She ran as an independent socialist for sheriff in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. She describes herself as a socialist. This means she believes in a system where the community or government controls resources for the good of everyone.
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Early Life and Education
Angela Walker was born and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She lived mostly in the Northside neighborhood of the city. She went to Bay View High School.
While in high school, Angela helped students organize. They wanted a Black History course at their school. Their efforts were successful, and the course was added. She later studied history at the University of North Florida. However, she left before finishing her last year. She found that she could earn more money as a bus driver than as a teacher.
Career as a Driver and Organizer
Angela Walker worked as a driver for Greyhound Lines for two years. She then moved to North Carolina and later back to Florida. In 2009, she returned to Milwaukee. There, she was hired as a driver for the Milwaukee County Transit System.
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In 2011, she became a leader for her local union. This union was part of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). The ATU represents drivers in the transit system. Her role began when the Tea Party was growing. This movement was often against labor unions. She was also active in the Occupy movement. This movement protested against economic inequality. The ATU supported this movement. She left her union leadership role in October 2013.
Angela Walker worked as a bus driver for over 14 years. Today, she works as a dump truck driver.
Running for Sheriff
In 2014, Angela Walker ran for sheriff in Milwaukee. She ran against the person who held the job, David A. Clarke Jr. During her campaign, Walker spoke about important issues. She wanted to end mass incarceration. This means putting many people in jail. She also wanted to stop unfair evictions. Evictions are when people are forced to leave their homes. She also spoke against policing that targets immigrants. She received about 20 percent of the votes in that election.
Campaigns for Vice President
2016 Campaign
In March 2016, Angela Walker shared that she was asked to be a Vice President candidate. This was for the Socialist Party USA. Her running mate was Mimi Soltysik. They were officially chosen at the Socialist Party National Convention. This event took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in October 2015. Soltysik and Walker appeared on the ballot in a few states. They were also official write-in candidates in many other states.
2020 Campaign
On May 5, 2020, Howie Hawkins announced his choice for Vice President. Hawkins was the presidential candidate for the Green Party of the United States and the Socialist Party USA. He said Angela Walker had agreed to be his running mate. On July 11, Walker was officially chosen as the Green Party's Vice President candidate. She was the second African-American woman to be a Vice President candidate for the Green Party. She was also the first from South Carolina.
Stepping Away from Politics
After her 2020 campaign for Vice President, Angela Walker made an announcement. She shared on her social media that she has decided to retire from politics.
Personal Life
Angela Walker is a vegetarian. This means she does not eat meat.
Images for kids
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Walker in 2015
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Seal of the United States Army Reserve
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Walker rallying support for the Wisconsin gubernatorial recall election
