Alma Powell, Wife of Colin Powell, Dies at 86

Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, passed away at 86 in Alexandria, Virginia. Known for her advocacy for children and military families, Alma played a crucial role in her husband's life and career, often navigating the challenges of being a military spouse alone during his deployments. The couple was married for nearly 60 years, having met on a blind date shortly before Colin's deployment to Vietnam. Alma served as chair emeritus of America’s Promise Alliance, a nonprofit focused on helping at-risk youth, and was involved in several other organizations, including the Kennedy Center and the Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Her children described her as the