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C. L. Bryant
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Cleon Lewis Bryant
March 28, 1956 |
Alma mater | Fair Park High School Louisiana State University in Shreveport (BA) |
Occupation | Clergyman Former radio talk show host |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Jane Carline Pruitt |
Children | 4 |
Cleon Lewis Bryant was born on March 28, 1956. He is an American minister who lives in Jensen Beach, Florida. He used to host radio and television shows. Mr. Bryant is also a senior fellow at FreedomWorks, a group that supports conservative ideas.
About C.L. Bryant
Early Life and Education
Cleon Lewis Bryant was born in 1956. His father, Lewis C. Bryant, was a veteran of World War II. His mother was Elnola Goode.
Mr. Bryant went to Louisiana State University in Shreveport. He also studied at Shreveport Bible College. There, he earned a master's degree in theology. He became a minister, which means he was officially recognized to lead religious services.
His Work and Beliefs
C.L. Bryant has been a minister for almost 40 years. He even worked as a missionary in the Amazon region of South America. He also spent 25 years working in finance. Today, he is part of the Word of God Ministries church in Shreveport.
From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Bryant had his own radio program. It was called The C. L. Bryant Show.
He is a senior fellow at FreedomWorks, a group in Washington, D.C. He is also a member of the Republican Party. He has often spoken up to defend the Republican Party.
In 2012, Mr. Bryant made a documentary film. It was called Runaway Slave. He said the film was about helping the Black community. He wanted to free them from what he called "tyranny and progressive policies." In 2010, he wrote a book. It was a non-fiction book titled Lead Us to Temptation, Deliver Us to Evil.
In 2016, Mr. Bryant supported Senator Ted Cruz for president. Later, he supported Donald Trump, who won the election. He also defended Trump on his radio show.
Family Life
C.L. Bryant is married to Jane Carline Pruitt. They live in Grand Cane, Louisiana. They have four children and eleven grandchildren. They used to live in Tampa, Florida.
See also
- Black conservatism in the United States