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 Walter B. Hoye II is both Founder and President of the California Civil Rights Foundation. God used the premature birth (six months, 2.1 pounds) of his son to teach him that the fetus is a person, a living, breathing human being. As a young man Walter played football at Michigan State University where he graduated with a master's degree in sociology in 1980. In 1983 he graduated from the United States International University, now Alliant International University, with a master's degree in business administration.
 In 2008, Walter and his wife (Lori) were the recipients of the 4th Annual Walk for Life West Coast's St. Gianna Molla Award for "courage under fire" in the Pro-Life movement. Graciously the Family Research Council (FRC) recognized Walter Hoye with the 2009 John Wise Award. Walter's work in Pro-Life community was the subject Chuck Colson's Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Day BreakPoint. As you may remember, Walter was unjustly jailed for his peaceful defense of the unborn on a sidewalk outside an abortion clinic in Oakland, California. He served as an incredible leader for the cause of the unborn despite the personal costs. His "Letter from the Santa Rita Jail" and California Human Rights Amendment appeal for Personhood entitled "Why I Can't Wait" are now classics. Walter loves to compete in the San Francisco Marathon and catches an NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB game whenever he can.
 As author of the book, Leadership from the INSIDE Out, Walter is in demand as a speaker and consultant.  To read Walter's book online click here. To read Walter's commentary on issues facing the pro-life community click here. Walter has been featured on Dr. D. James Kennedy's Coral Ridge Hour that is carried nationwide and overseas on Middle East Television, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Armed Forces Network and "Facing Life Head-On TV" hosted by Brad Mattes. "Walter embodies the Martin Luther King, Jr. legacy, standing up for the least of these, the vulnerable mothers and their babies." — Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Tuesday, March 31st, 2009). Walter is also a core member of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition and serves on her speaking bureau.
Walter is a Christian, married and the father of two adult children. He and his wife, Lori, live in Union City, California. If you would like Walter to speak at your next event, please use this link to contact us.
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