“Start with a commitment, deliver with quality, and finish with success.”
— Roosevelt Williams III

Roosevelt Williams III – A Legacy of Leadership, Service & Innovation



Welcome to the official Accomplishments page of Roosevelt Williams III — community leader, innovator, entrepreneur, and candidate for San Diego City Council District 4.

For over two decades, Roosevelt has dedicated his life to uplifting communities, fighting for economic justice, and creating opportunities for all San Diegans. Explore the milestones that showcase his lifelong commitment to service and change.


Awards & Recognition

    • 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award – The Los Angeles Tribune

    • 2025 Community Recognition Award – NAREB San Diego Realtist for Democracy in Housing

    • 2025 Hero’s & Headliner Keynote Speaker

    • 2025 Father of the Year Award – LB2M

    • 2025 Lighthouse Award Recipient – Top Talent Agency

    • 2025 Businessman & Innovation Leader of the Year – Assemblywoman La Shae Sharp-Collins

    • 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

    • 2024 Heroes Month Awardee – County Supervisor Joel Anderson

    • 2024 Top Leader of the Year – Community Champion – BLU LAPIS Media

    • 2024 Named The Face of Black Owned Business & Community Service – Local Umbrella Media

    • 2023 NAACP Image Award

    • 2023 Community Hero Award – Joel Anderson Award
      Rise San Diego – People Champion Award

    • 2020 Named “Somebody San Diego Should Know” – San Diego Union Tribune

    • 2019 Voted Most Influential Leader

    “When we honor the past, lead in the present, and inspire the future, we create change that lasts generations.” – Roosevelt Williams III

    • Drafted and passed the Responsible Banking Ordinance (2008) to combat redlining and promote environmental justice.

    • Lead Consultant, Reinvestment Task Force Board of San Diego’s Fourth Council District (2009–2012).

    • Liaison, San Diego Youth Commission (2009–2012).

    • Served as Council Representative & Community Liaison to 18 neighborhoods in District 4.

    • Guided policy initiatives benefiting low-to-moderate income communities throughout San Diego County.

    • Founder & CEO, Young Black & N’ Business (YB&NB)

    • Empowered over 500 minority entrepreneurs.

    • Hosted quarterly mixers, business acumen clinics, and three major community festivals.

    • Created the Black Faces in High Places poster series, celebrating community pillars and leaders.

    • Soulful Christmas Toy Drives – Delivered over 2,000 toys to underserved youth.

    • Led PPE and food distribution drives during the pandemic, helping thousands of families.

    • Raised the Juneteenth Flag at the San Diego County Administration Building.

    • Ringed the San Diego Padres Ceremonial Bell in honor of Tony Gwynn.

  • Bestselling Author:

    • “The Wild Life: Breakers, Outliers & Trendsetters” – Available on Amazon

    • Keynote Speaker:

    • Kenya Global Impact Tour

    • Hero’s & Headliner Keynote Speaker (2025)

    • Featured in Media Outlets:

    • Seattle Post

    • Scholar Media Africa

    • SD Weekly Magazine

    • Fox 5 San Diego

    • ABC 10 News

    • Los Angeles Tribune

    • San Diego Union-Tribune, and many more.


    • Three-Time Pageant Winner:

    • Mr. Gold Coast Classic (2004)

    • Mr. Black San Diego (2008)

    • Mr. Heritage (2010)

    • Inducted into Walls of Excellence (2011) – Imperial Ave & Willie James Jones Avenue, San Diego.

    • Participated in Presidential Classroom Internship (2012), Washington, D.C.

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