Eddie_N._Williams
Eddie Williams (1932[1] - May 8, 2017)[2] was President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies from 1972 to 2004.[3] During this time, he transformed it into the focal point of political thought and research within the black community[4] along with the creation of an inventory of 10,000+ Black Elected Officials.[5] Williams also helped with the creation of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation.[6] He founded Focus Magazine[7] as a way to develop a space for black officials, activists, academics etc. throughout the country to work together.[8]