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Walter Blackman
Profile
Walter Blackman is an American politician serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives for the 7th district. A retired United States Army tank commander who served for 21 years, he became the first Black Republican elected to the Arizona State Legislature in 2018. Blackman is known for his advocacy of criminal justice reform, including legislation to provide sentence credits for non-violent offenders. Throughout his career, he has been a polarizing figure, drawing both support and significant controversy for his outspoken political views and rhetoric regarding social movements.
Details
- Born
- 1965 or 1966
- Birth place
- Portugal
- Education
- Grand Canyon University
- Career
- United States Army tank commander, Senior Program Manager for sexual harassment and assault prevention, President and CEO of WB Inclusion and Diversity Consulting Firm, LLC
