Mark Blade, an ISU alumnus, told an audience of men at a black male summit Tuesday that politics are not just for politicians, but they also carry into the private sector.

Robert Willis, state director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., also spoke and said everyone has a purpose.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. hosted the event.

Blade was the first black Student Government Association president at ISU. His two terms as SGA president jumpstarted his career in politics. After graduating from ISU in 1976, Blade used his leadership experience and political science major to become involved in his community.  more >>