Joe Madison

Joe Madison pictures, articles, and news. In 1979 he founded the Young People for Peace, an organization and initiative devoted to promoting, encouraging and supporting peace in Cuba and in America.

After graduating with a Master's degree in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA, Madison was elected as the Governor of Florida State. In 1980, while governor he met with Fidel Castro. Cuba became a diplomatic ally. After several trips to the United States, Madison...

• Born: Joseph Edward Madison (1949-06-16) June 16, 1949 (age 71) Dayton, Ohio
• Education: Washington University, B.A., 1971 (sociology)
• Occupation: Talk Show Host, Commentator
• Board member of: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1986–~1999, Operation Big Vote, 1978-?, American Red Cross, 2013-
• Spouse(s): Sherry (m. in or before 1978)
• Children: Shawna, Jason, Monesha, Michelle
• Parent(s): Nancy Stone and Felix Madison
• Awards: Freedom of Speech Award, Talkers Magazine, April 2008, Americans Noteworthy Community Leaders, Jaycees, 1976-78, Man of the Year, Black American Women's Hall of Fame, 1980, Men to Watch in the 1980's, Detroit Monthly Magazine, Nation's 50 Leaders of the Future, Ebony Magazine, Top Ten Newsmaker, Crain's Detroit Business, Achievement in Radio Award for Best Non-Drive Time Radio Show, Best Spot News Bdcast, finalist, Best New Talent Award, honorary Kentucky colonel
• Website: JoeMadison.com