Alma Powell is an American professional best known for playing Presenter in Luncheon with Alma.
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Best Known For:The radio program Luncheon with Alma
Breakthrough:Graduated from Fisk University in 1957
10 Quick Facts About Alma Powell
- Full Name: Alma Powell
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The radio program Luncheon with Alma
- Current Role: Chair
- Current Employer: Americas Promise Alliance
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1937
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Colin Powell
Alma Powell Age
Alma Powell is about 89 years old as of 2026. Alma Powell was born in 1937.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Fisk University and Emerson College.
- Fisk University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Speech and Drama
- Period: 1957
- Emerson College
- Field of Study: Speech Pathology and Audiology
Career & Work
Alma Powell's career includes writing and editorial roles with America's Promise Alliance and Best Friends Foundation.
Organization: America's Promise Alliance
Role: Board member, board chair and chair emeritus
Period: 2001–2024
Details: United States
Role: Children's book author
Period: 2003
Details: United States
Organization: Best Friends Foundation
Role: Chair of the National Council
Period: 1989–2000
Details: United States · Led work supporting the development and well-being of young women.
Organization: Boston Guild for the Hard of Hearing
Role: Audiology professional
Period: 1958–1962
Details: Boston, Massachusetts · Provided hearing tests and related hearing rehabilitation services.
Role: Radio presenter
Period: 1950s
Details: Birmingham, Alabama
Organization: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Role: Board member and vice chair
Details: Served in cultural leadership and governance roles.
Rise to Fame
Alma Powell rose to prominence for her role on the radio program Luncheon with Alma.
Notable Works
Notable works include America's Promise, My Little Wagon, and Luncheon with Alma.
Radio
- Radio Program: Luncheon with Alma (Presenter) — Early radio programme in Birmingham
Books
- Book: America's Promise (Author, 2003) — Illustrated children's book published by HarperCollins
- Book: My Little Wagon (Author, 2003) — Children's book associated with America's Promise Alliance, also published under the title My Little Red Wagon
- Work: America's Promise Alliance (Board chair and chair emeritus, 2001-2024) — National initiative supporting education, youth opportunities and community service
Awards & Achievements
- Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters — Emerson College — 1996 — Recognition of public service.
- Pew Center for Civic Change Award — Pew Center for Civic Change — 1997 — Civic engagement and public service.
Alma Powell Family & Relationships
Alma Powell is widowed. She has 3 children, including Michael Powell and Linda Powell.
- Father: Robert Charles Johnson
- Mother: Mildred Eliza Bell Johnson
- Children:
- Michael Powell
- Linda Powell
- Annemarie Powell
Lesser Known Facts
- She trained in audiology and worked with people experiencing hearing loss before becoming a nationally recognized civic leader.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alma Powell
- Popular As: Alma Vivian Johnson Powell
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1937
- Age: 89
- Birthday: October 27
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Birmingham, Alabama
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert Charles Johnson
- Mother: Mildred Eliza Bell Johnson
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Colin Powell
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$385,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$7,353,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Colin Powell (Spouse • Husband and founding chairman of America's Promise Alliance.)
- Michael Powell (Child • Son and former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.)
- Linda Powell (Child • Daughter and actress.)
