Malcolm Kenyatta is a community activist and American politician from North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who has been actively involved in community affairs and politics since the tender age of 11. He has a remarkable track record of public service, having served as the junior block captain with the Philadelphia Streets Program after winning an essay contest.
Throughout his career, Kenyatta has worked as a political consultant on multiple local races, with his most notable role being the campaign manager for lawyer and activist Sherrie Cohen, the daughter of longtime city councilman David Cohen, in her 2015 bid for the Philadelphia City Council.
In 2016, Kenyatta made history by being elected as a representative to the Democratic National Convention (DNC),earning the second-highest votes in the Commonwealth. His introductory speech for Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton at a rally in North Philadelphia was later turned into an online campaign advertisement that garnered nearly half a million views.
Fast forward to 2020, Kenyatta was selected as one of seventeen speakers to jointly deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, making him, along with Sam Park and Robert Garcia, the first openly gay speakers in a keynote slot at a Democratic National Convention. This achievement is a testament to his dedication to public service and his commitment to breaking down barriers in politics.
