Background
Conyers, John was born on May 16, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Lucille (Simpson) Conyers.
representative United States Representative from Michigan
Conyers, John was born on May 16, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Lucille (Simpson) Conyers.
Bachelor, Wayne State University, 1957. Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1958. Doctor of Laws, Wilberforce University, 1969.
Legislation assistant to Congressman John Dingell, 1959-1961. Senior partner firm Conyers, Bell & Townsend, 1959-1961. Referee Michigan Workmen's Compensation Department, 1961-1964.
Member United States Congress from 1st Michigan District, 1965—1992, United States Congress from 14th Michigan District, since 1993. Ranking member United States House Judiciary Committee, since 1997, chairman, 2007—2011, United States House Oversight & Government Reform Committee, 1989—1995. Past director education Local 900, United Auto Workers.
Member advisory council Michigan Liberties Union. General counsel Detroit Trade Union Leadership Council. Vice chairman national board Americans for Democratic Action.
Vice chairman advisory council American Civil Liberties Union. An organizer Members Congress for Peace through Law. Board directors numerous other organizations including African-American Institute, Commission Racial Justice, Detroit Institute Arts, National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, National League Cities.
Co-founder Congressional Black Caucus, since 1969.
Through Covenant each individual accepts the relationship with God. It is not about acquiring a relationship with God, but living within the loving relationship that God has already offered.
Manifestations religious freedom include supporting separation of church and state, advocating for people everywhere to be guaranteed the right to worship free from discrimination, and lifting up respectful dialog as a healthy means to understanding.
Christianity is not merely a list or rules of what one can and cannot do, but rather a means to develop a close relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Trustee Martin Luther King Junior Center for Non-Violent Social Change. Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1950-1954, Korea. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (executive board Detroit), Kappa Alpha Psi.
Married Monica Estes. Children: John Junior, Carl Edward.