Скачать или смотреть Alma Powell: A Life of Resilience, Service, and Impact

Alma Vivian Powell (1937–2024) was an American audiologist, civic leader, and children’s book author whose life exemplified resilience, grace, and dedication to family and community. Born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, to educators Mildred and Robert Johnson, Alma excelled academically, graduating from Fisk University at 19. Her early career as an audiologist in Boston, where she worked with the deaf, set the stage for a lifetime of service. Married to Colin Powell in 1962, she navigated the challenges of being a military spouse, raising three children—Michael, Linda, and Annemarie—through frequent relocations and her husband’s deployments. A key figure in founding America’s Promise Alliance, Alma championed at-risk youth, authoring two children’s books to support the cause. Her civic roles included advising the Kennedy Center, the Red Cross, and President Obama’s HBCU board, as well as serving as an Arlington Lady. Despite personal struggles, including depression, Alma’s quiet strength shaped her family and influenced Colin’s career decisions. Her legacy endures through her advocacy for education, military families, and children, leaving an indelible mark on American society.