Who Is Kemba Smith? Wiki, Parents, Ex-Boyfriend, Net Worth

Kemba Smith is an American public speaker, advocate, consultant, and author best known for her book, Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story. Moreover, she was in a federal prison from 1994 to 2000 since she was sentenced to 24.5 years in prison for a first-time drug charge. In addition, Kemba was released after serving 6.5 years in prison when President Clinton commuted her sentence in December 2000.

Kemba Smith's Wiki/Bio

Who Is Kemba Smith? Wikipedia & Parent Details

Kemba Smith is a talented and famous American advocate, public speaker, and consultant who gained limelight after she shared her traumatic real-life experience in her book “Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story” which was featured on CNN, Nightline, Court TV, The Early Morning Show.

However, Kemba Smith doesn’t have a Wikipedia page yet.

Public speaker and advocate Kemba Smith was born to her parents on 28 August 1971 in Virginia, United States. She is the daughter of her parents, father, Gus William, and mother, Odessa Smith. It was reported that her father, Gus William was an accountant while her mother, Odessa Smith was a teacher.

Moreover, her parents were native Virginians and college sweethearts. They raised her with great love and care. Her father, Gus served in the U.S. Army for three years and was Chief Financial Officer for the Capital Area Agency for 21 years. Kemba’s parents got married on 27 December 1967 after being college classmates.

As of February 2024, she is 52 years old, and according to her birthday, her zodiac or birth sign falls under Libra. Meanwhile, VA native Kemba is an American of (mixed) African-American ethnicity and she follows the path of the Christian religion.

Regarding her physical appearance, Kemba Smith stands at a height of approx 5 feet 6 inches/1.67 m tall with a decent weight.

Concerning her educational details, Kemba went to Hampton University from 1989-1991. She studied at Johnson C. Smith University in 1992 and Central Piedmont Community College in 1993.

Later, she earned her BSW from Virginia Union University in 2002. Also, she studied for a year at Howard University School of Law. After she was released from prison, Kemba became a graduate of Virginia Union University and received two years of Soros Justice Postgraduate Fellowship for advocates. 

Relationship Details Of Kemba Smith

Kemba Smith was in an abusive relationship in college. She was in a relationship with Peter Hall during her sophomore year. They first met each other at a party and Peter became controlling and physically violent after they started dating. They lived together in September 1991 when her boyfriend, Peter was arrested on state drug charges and for possession of false identification. 

Kemba’s boyfriend Peter came out of prison and when police found that Peter was involved in a multistate cocaine-trafficking ring, he began eluding law enforcement. 

While Peter was on the run, Kemba joined him and got pregnant. When Kemba returned to her parents’ home, she had a federal warrant for arrest. Then Kemba turned herself in on 01 September 1994 and gave birth to her son named William Armani Smith while awaiting sentencing. 

Net Worth & Career

Kemba Smith has a net worth of $500,000 approximately as a public speaker, author, advocate, and consultant. Hence, she can live a lavish lifestyle.

Moreover, Kemba is currently the founder of The Kemba Smith Foundation and has worked with senior officials at The White House, and the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Also, she has served on the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission since being appointed by Governor Ralph Northam in 2019. Kemba’s story gained more exposure after she released her book  Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story. 

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