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Cynthia McKinney is a politician, academic staff and peace activist, born on March 17, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. As of 2026, Cynthia McKinney is 71 years old. Education on record includes University of Southern California.
My Take
Cynthia McKinney commands my respect as a politician who refused to be tamed. The first African American woman elected to represent Georgia in Congress, she served six terms before leaving the Democratic Party to run as the Green Party's presidential nominee in 2008. That trajectory reflects a rare willingness to break with the establishment and follow her own convictions. As a peace activist and academic, she has spent her life raising her voice on causes others avoid. Her outspokenness has drawn controversy, but I admire anyone who keeps speaking up regardless of the cost.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cynthia McKinney
- Name (Japanese)
- シンシア・マッキニー
- Reading
- しんしあ・まっきにー
- Born
- March 17, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- politician / academic staff / peace activist
2. Background
- University
- University of Southern California
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cynthia McKinney born?
Born March 17, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Cynthia McKinney from?
Cynthia McKinney is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
What does Cynthia McKinney do?
Cynthia McKinney works as politician, academic staff, peace activist.
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