Bernard Sanders, born September 8, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, is an American politician and activist who also has a background as a folk song narrator. Raised in a working-class Jewish family, Sanders attended Brooklyn College before graduating from the University of Chicago in 1964. His early political activism included organizing for civil rights movements with groups like CORE and SNCC. In 1987, he released his first album We Shall Overcome, showcasing his folk music roots. Throughout his career, Sanders has balanced his musical endeavors with a prominent political career, serving as the U.S. Senator from Vermont since 2007. His political activism and progressive policies have influenced American politics, particularly within the Democratic Party.
