Bruce C. Carter was a two-time All-American football player at Iowa Wesleyan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts. He often jokes that he later received his master's degree from "Let Down University" and his P.H.D from "Overcomers University."

 

At 23, he was charged with the "illegal purchase of firearms" for buying guns for an out-of-state friend. He had provided his identification and disclosed the guns were for his friend, unaware that this was a "straw purchase" in Texas. Despite receiving 5 years' probation, he served 18 months in federal prison after a violation occurred a week before its expiration when he went hunting with business associates who were doctors and attorneys.

 

Bruce C. Carter has profoundly impacted over 500,000 young people through his mentorship.  He also received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama for his work with youth across America. 

 

In 2016, he also founded two influential political ground games: Black Men for Bernie and Trump for Urban Communities to learn more about politics and its role in the lives of everyday Americans.  Regardless of one's political views, Carter's work is undeniably impactful and productive, earning him respect and admiration.

 

He poses a thought-provoking question: "Which person is worse, the one who created the problem? Or the one who knows of the problem but does nothing to fix it?"