Bruce Carter

BRUCE CARTER "THE MAN"

Bruce Carter earned his Bachelor of Arts from Iowa Wesleyan University, where he received two-time All-American Honors as a football player. He likes to say he went on to earn his master's from Let Down University and P.H.D from Overcomers University.

At the age of 23, his experience with law enforcement came when he bought guns from a licensed gun dealer for a friend who lived in another state. At the time of purchase, he provided his Drivers License, Social Security number, and informed the gun dealer they were for his friend who lived out of town. He later learned to purchase guns for a non-resident of the State of Texas is called a straw purchase. He subsequently was charged with the "illegal purchase of firearms." Upon receiving 5-year probation, it was violated one week before expiration after he went hunting with business associates who were doctors and attorneys. He served 18 months in federal prison.

The Bruce Carter you will come to respect and love is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award after having mentored over 500,000 youth nationally. His motto is:

"No one outworks or serves him, and he lives by faith and favor."

His favorite quote is:

"Which person is worse, the one that created the problem or the one that knows of the problem but does nothing to fix it?" -Bruce Carter

Since 2016, each year Bruce has spent 300 nights in hotels across America conducting research on America’s systematic issues. His plan is to create solutions using the primary data collected. During the five years, he has directed three tours: Value of A Life, iTHINK Solutions, and the Opportunity Tour.

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Vocal readers, please enjoy our interview!

Tammy Reese:

Please tell me about yourself?

Bruce Carter:

I am a man that lives by faith and favor that desires to make people make progress in their lives.

Tammy Reese:

Why is it important to advocate for voting?

Bruce Carter:

It is important to educate on the power that comes with voting through accountability.

Tammy Reese:

What does your Advocacy work entail?

Bruce Carter:

My work entails meeting people where they are and presenting them with information or resources that can assist them in meeting their needs or fulfilling their destiny.

Tammy Reese:

What are your thoughts about the runoff election?

Bruce Carter:

I personally think the election is a great opportunity for everyday Georgians to flex and put much-needed monies in their pocket.

Tammy Reese:

What impact do you hope to make?

Bruce Carter:

I hope to create excitement through education and increase voter turnout because of opportunities.

Tammy Reese:

What else are you currently involved with?

Bruce Carter:

That’s a big question for me but I'm in the development of launching 3 projects. They are the MOB Project, National Opportunities League (NOL) and Blessed Are The Peacemakers.

Tammy Reese:

What are you looking forward to in the coming year?

Bruce Carter:

Seeing some of my life long work go into completion.

Tammy Reese:

What advice would you have for anyone who thinks their vote doesn't matter?

Bruce Carter:

It does not matter if you don’t use it with expectation and demand.

Bruce Carter is the Founder of Your Hour Of Power. Your Hour of Power (YHOP) is a CIH Media Group Project. Official YHOP influencers as a group share 20% of the advertising revenue generated during a specific campaign. Learn more HERE.