She is the mother of former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Michael Powell. Her father and uncle were principals of two of the black high schools in Birmingham; Condoleezza Rice's father worked in her uncle's school as a guidance counselor.

Alma Powell is the Co-Chair of America's Promise, an alliance of national organizations dedicated to teaching today’s youth. She has also authored two children's books, America's Promise and My Little Red Wagon.

Alma Powell is the Co-Chair of America's Promise, an alliance of national organizations dedicated to teaching today’s youth. She has also authored two children's books, America's Promise and My Little Red Wagon.