On Tuesday, September 12, 2006, Walter Williams spoke at The Lincoln Institute Breakfast Forum at the University Club in Washington, D.C.  For 28 years, Walter Williams has helped The Lincoln Institute promote conservative ideas in the black community, mentor black conservatives, and make the conservative dream of unlimited opportunity and personal freedom a reality – not just in the black community but for all Americans.

Lincoln Institute President Jay Parker reminisces about the connection between Walter Williams and the creation of The Lincoln Institute:

It all started with Walter Williams. In 1978 Walter was a young economist teaching at Temple University in my hometown of Philadelphia, and I offered to introduce him to the leading conservatives in Washington, D.C.

After a few appointments, I decided it would be much easier and faster to host a reception for Walter in my home and invite a large number of conservative leaders rather than meeting with them one at a time.

So about 60 leading conservatives came to my home and met Walter. My efforts to introduce Walter to the conservative community back in 1978 led to the creation of the Lincoln Institute. Walter is now one of the most well-known and well-respected free market economists in the nation.  Millions hear him guest-host Rush Limbaugh’s radio show and read his popular newspaper column.

Pictures of the September 2006 Lincoln Institute
Breakfast Forum Featuring Walter Williams