For the professional athlete with the same name, see Junior Robinson (basketball).
Lamont J.
Robinson Jr.
is an American insurance agent, educator, and politician who is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 5th district.
The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of the Near North Side, Chicago Loop, Near South Side, Douglas, Grand Boulevard, and Greater Grand Crossing.Robinson is the owner of two Allstate insurance agencies and is an adjunct professor at various City Colleges of Chicago campuses.He is openly gay and is the first LGBTQ African-American person to serve in the Illinois legislature.