John Collins-Muhammad | |
|---|---|
 Collins-Muhammad in 2017 | |
| Alderman for the 21st Ward of St. Louis | |
| In office April 2017 – May 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio D. French |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1991 (age 32–33) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Asia Collins Muhammad
(m. 2019) |
| Residence(s) | St. Louis City, Missouri |
| Alma mater | Lincoln University of Missouri |
John Collins-Muhammad, Jr. (born 1991), known by his initials, JCM, is a former American politician and Muslim minister from the state of Missouri. He served on the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis representing the 21st Ward.[1] Collins-Muhammad was elected to his first term in April 2017 at the age of 25, which makes him the youngest person ever to be elected alderman in St. Louis, and the first Muslim ever elected to that position. He was re-elected in April 2021 garnishing nearly 65% of the vote in his ward.[1] He resigned in May 2022.[2][3] He led protests during the 2014 Ferguson Uprising and is a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam.[4][5] Although he was a member of the Democratic Party, he was a frequent critic of the party.[6]
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- ^ "Alderman John Collins Muhammad resigns, under federal investigation says a source". ksdk.com. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "St. Louis alderman John Collins-Muhammad announces resignation". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ American, Bro Jayson X. Thornton for The St Louis (2010-09-16). "Muslims condemn planned Qu'ran burning". St. Louis American. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Muslims unite at St. Louis City Hall for historic Iftar". www.finalcall.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Some questions about the Democratic Party and black voters". 6 March 2018.