Hall of Fame Inductee
Honorable Jesse White
Alabama State University
About
Jesse White, an Alabama State University alumnus, was Illinois secretary of state from 1999 to 2023, the longest-serving person in that office. A former athlete, legislator, and Cook County official, he also founded the Jesse White Tumbling Team.
Accomplishments
- Illinois secretary of state, 1999–2023.
- Founded the Jesse White Tumbling Team.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2000.
Year of award
2000
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Government and Law.