U.S. President Barack Obama might have a special job in store for one of FAMU’s top legislative supporters.
State Sen. Anthony “Tony” Hill is under consideration to head the United States consulate in Bermuda. In a recent interview with FAMU journalism alum Tia Mitchell, Hill said that Washington insiders tell him the White House is close to announcing his appointment to the ambassadorship.
"They keep saying next week, but I've been hearing that for three or four weeks," Hill said.
FAMUans know Hill as a close friend of alumnus and Congressman Kendrick Meek. In 2000, he and Meek staged a sit-in at then-Gov. Jeb Bush’s office in protest of his One Florida Initiative, which over overhauled affirmative action policies.
He also joined Meek as co-chair of the Florida Coalition to Reduce Class Size, which successfully pushed a constitutional amendment to legislate smaller student-teacher ratios in public schools.
Hill’s been a reliable pro-FAMU voter throughout his legislative career.
If appointed to represent the USA in Bermuda, Hill could be a great asset to FAMU’s recruitment efforts in the Caribbean. The university is working to increase its number of students and academic partnerships in that region.
Caribbean students qualify for in-state tuition rates.
Two other members of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, Rep. Audrey Gibson and former Rep. Terry Fields (a FAMU grad), are campaigning to succeed Hill.
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State Sen. Anthony “Tony” Hill is under consideration to head the United States consulate in Bermuda. In a recent interview with FAMU journalism alum Tia Mitchell, Hill said that Washington insiders tell him the White House is close to announcing his appointment to the ambassadorship.
"They keep saying next week, but I've been hearing that for three or four weeks," Hill said.
FAMUans know Hill as a close friend of alumnus and Congressman Kendrick Meek. In 2000, he and Meek staged a sit-in at then-Gov. Jeb Bush’s office in protest of his One Florida Initiative, which over overhauled affirmative action policies.
He also joined Meek as co-chair of the Florida Coalition to Reduce Class Size, which successfully pushed a constitutional amendment to legislate smaller student-teacher ratios in public schools.
Hill’s been a reliable pro-FAMU voter throughout his legislative career.
If appointed to represent the USA in Bermuda, Hill could be a great asset to FAMU’s recruitment efforts in the Caribbean. The university is working to increase its number of students and academic partnerships in that region.
Caribbean students qualify for in-state tuition rates.
Two other members of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, Rep. Audrey Gibson and former Rep. Terry Fields (a FAMU grad), are campaigning to succeed Hill.
You might also be interested in: FAMU strengthens ties with St. Maarten.
Great opportunity here, Go Tony Hill.
ReplyDeleteHill is a class act. Obama knows talent when he sees it.
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