“In our schools, they're supposed to be taught to read and write and do mathematics. We are supposed to be teaching them about civics and real history and financial literacy and getting them career ready.”

American former politician

Mark Keith Robinson is an American former politician, best known for serving as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina from 2021 to 2025. A Republican, he was also the party’s nominee in the 2024 North Carolina gubernatorial election. Robinson was the first Black lieutenant governor in North Carolina’s history, and the first Black major party nominee for governor in the state. His public profile is tied to state politics and to the milestones reached during his time in office and as a candidate.