Condoleezza Rice, 67, has had a long career in politics, full of twists and turns. The former Secretary of State became a rather famous public figure during the George W. Bush administration of the 2000s. However, since leaving Washington in 2009, Rice has lived a very low-key life.

Rice became the first Black woman to serve as the United States’ National Security Adviser. Today, however, she’s not involved in the ongoings of the White House or The Hill. With that said, she still has her hands full. 

Rice has enjoyed a sterling career, but has never been married and has no children. A while ago, she revealed just why that is. So, here’s all you need to know about Condoleezza Rice – and what she’s up to today.

Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on November 14, 1954, the only child of Presbyterian minister and high-school counselor John Wesley Rice Jr and teacher Angelena Rice. As per the woman herself, Condoleeezza’s childhood was highly troublesome, but not because of any problems with money or turbulent family argument