Alexander Wright

Alexander Wright (born November 24, 1960) is an American politician, humanitarian, and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Winston Administration.
== Life Before Politics ==
Alexander Wright was born on November 24th, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. He found life difficult for him in his youth, especially from being a poor white boy in a majority-black neighborhood.He was constantly looked down upon by his peers due to his skin color. During school, he tried to fit in by doing cocaine and weed. His mom caught him while smoking a joint and taught him a valuable lesson which stuck with him. As a young adult, he joined the Peace Corps and traveled the world, focusing on helping poof villages in Africa. When he returned hd volunteered at Habitat for Humanity in the very neighborhood he grew up in. He gained national fame for organizing massive rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Katrina.  
== Political Office ==
On January 8th, 2008, he was named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President-elect Albert Winston. He assumed office on January 20th, 2016.