In 2003, Joe completed his history-making term as the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, where he held the distinction of serving as America’s youngest Lieutenant Governor and only the fourth African American in U.S. history ever elected as a state’s #2 executive. Now a national speaker, lecturer and attorney in Colorado who served on the seven-member National Commission on the Voting Rights Act, Joe Rogers has been recognized for his work and commitment to strengthening America, and is a recipient of the prestigious Trumpet Award from Time Warner’s Turner Broadcasting System. The Trumpet Award is one of the nation’s highest honors bestowed in recognition of African American achievement and heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made significant contributions and enhanced the quality of life for all Americans. Persons who have received the award range from Muhammad Ali, former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks and Lena Horne to Tiger Woods, General Colin Powell, Secretary of State Condolezza Rice, Nat King Cole and Sidney Poitier.

Joe Rogers has been profiled by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Washington Times and Business Week, Ebony, Jet and Teacher magazines. Ebony called him a “political trailblazer.” And The New York Times wrote he is a “young, articulate, energetic and well-prepared newcomer.”

Joe Rogers is a dynamic and energetic speaker. He has spoken to thousands at numerous colleges, corporations, conferences, programs, churches and conventions. Every presentation he gives is a unique and positive blend of inspiration, history, motivation and education.