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Kelly Alexander
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 107th district |
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| In office January 1, 2009 – September 6, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Pete Cunningham |
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Kelly M. Alexander Jr.
October 17, 1948 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 2024 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Kelly Alexander Sr. (father) Frederick Alexander (uncle) |
| Residences | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS, MPA) |
Kelly M. Alexander Jr. (born October 17, 1948 – died September 6, 2024) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 107th district. During his time in office, he was one of many African American leaders in the North Carolina House.
Kelly Alexander Jr. came from a family deeply involved in civil rights. His father, Kelly Alexander Sr., was a leader of the NAACP. His uncle, Frederick Alexander, was also a well-known civil rights activist. Kelly Alexander Jr. continued his family's legacy of public service. He passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 75.
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Early Life and Education
Kelly Alexander Jr. grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to West Charlotte High School. After high school, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he earned degrees in both science and public administration.
After finishing college, Kelly Alexander Jr. returned to Charlotte. He took over the management of the Alexander Funeral Home, a family business. He also shared his knowledge by teaching classes at several local colleges. These included Central Piedmont Community College, Johnson C. Smith University, Queens University of Charlotte, and University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
A Life of Public Service
Following in his father's footsteps, Kelly Alexander Jr. became very active in the NAACP. The NAACP is a very old and important organization that works for equal rights for all people. He became the President of the North Carolina NAACP. He also served on the national board of the NAACP, helping to guide the organization's work across the country.
Entering Politics
Kelly Alexander Jr. decided to run for a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly in 2008. He won the election and officially took office in 2009. As a state representative, he worked to make laws that would help the people of North Carolina. He was known for being a voice for his community.
Important Roles and Contributions
Before becoming a state representative, Kelly Alexander Jr. made history. From 1978 to 1984, he was the first African American person to be appointed to the Airport Advisory Committee. This committee helps make important decisions about the airport. He was also involved in discussions about state laws. He worked to make sure that rules about how long politicians could serve were fair.
