Coleman Young II

Who is Coleman Young II?

Coleman A. Young II is an American politician from the state of Michigan. He currently serves as State Senator for the 1st District, which reaches from Alter Road in Detroit, MI to Gibraltar, Michigan. Previously he served two successful terms as a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives. His district then, served east Detroit, Midtown Detroit and Downtown Detroit. He was first elected in 2006. He is the son of the late Coleman A. Young, who served as Detroit Mayor for 20 years and Annivory Calvert. He was named Joel Loving at birth by his mother and later changed his name to Coleman A. Young, Jr. around the time of his father's death.

Senator Young was raised in California by his mother. He decided to return to Detroit, MI and brought his family with him. Prior to being elected to the State House of Representatives, he worked as an intern for The Honorable JoAnn Watson, Detroit City Councilwoman, City Council Research & Analysis Division and for a Subway Restaurant. Young attended Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA, San Bernardino Valley College and Wayne State University Since July 2005, Young has hosted The "Young Effect," a local Detroit live, call-in talk show concerning current affairs, community advocacy and sports.