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State Senator Kwame Raoul was born in Chicago, Illinois on September
30, 1964, to Haitian-born immigrants Janin Raoul, M.D. and Marie Therese
Raoul. His personal commitment to the people of the South Side of Chicago
was fostered early in his life by the work of his father, who served
as a physician to the Woodlawn, North Kenwood, Grand Boulevard and Englewood
communities for over thirty years. Kwame is a lifelong resident of the
Hyde Park/Kenwood area, where he lives with his wife Kali, son Che (7)
and daughter Mizan (4). Senator Raoul earned his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from
DePaul University and a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law
in 1993. His formative instruction, from kindergarten through high school
(at Ancona School, Harvard St. George and the University of Chicago
Laboratory Schools), took place in the very area he now serves in the
Illinois Senate. As a former Cook County Prosecutor and now Senior Attorney for the
City Colleges of Chicago, Senator Raoul is a career advocate for the
neighborhoods comprising the 13th Senate District. Partnering with Aldermen
Toni Preckwinkle and Leslie Hairston, Senator Raoul has served as the
director of volunteer legal clinics in each Ward. During his private
practice he successfully represented indigent clients, protected their
civil liberties and ensured that those in need received required human
services. Senator Raoul's career is a reflection of his commitment to community
service and comprehensive legal expertise. His unwavering community
involvement, commitment to public service and firm grasp of Illinois
law have prepared him to represent the interests of the 13th District.
The Senator is also the founder and director of the Janin and Marie
Raoul Foundation, which promotes healthcare as a human right. He serves
on the Board of Directors of the Cook County Bar Association and the
Cook County Bar Foundation. He has also served as a member of the Quad
Community Development Corporation's Community Enrichment Committee.
Reflecting his commitment to young people, Senator Raoul has served
as an advisory board member and mentor for the Ariel Foundation, a Hyde
Park Biddy Basketball coach and an AYSO Soccer volunteer. He has participated
in voter registration campaigns with Rainbow/PUSH and has served as
a volunteer Election Day lawyer to protect voters' rights. He is also
a life member and former North Central Province Board member of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and he and his family are members of Trinity
United Church of Christ.
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