Biography

Kevin Powell (born April 24, 1966) is an American political activist, poet, writer and entrepreneur. Powell is also an activist who speaks against violence against girls and women, appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in March 2009. He has made three unsuccessful runs for the United States Congress in New York's 10th congressional district.Powell appeared in the first season of MTV's reality television series, The Real World: New York in 1992. He was the oldest member of The Real World cast. From 1992 to 1996, he was a senior writer for Vibe magazine. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.