A graduate of Suffolk University, Royal Bolling, Jr. served as a Massachusetts State Legislator for the City for Boston from 1973 to 1987. While serving in 1977, he helped pass the Community Reinvestment Act which required financial institutions to help meet credit needs in low-and moderate-income communities. After leaving the Legislature in 1987, he became a Principal at Bolling and Associates, where he designed, implemented and administered corporate and municipal paper, plastic and glass recycling programs. He also participated in the design, construction and operation of Jet-A-Away Waste technologies, Inc., a processor and recycler of construction debris.
Presently, Royal is the Director of Computer Leaning Resources. This organization designs, develops, administers, and manages residential computer skills training and education centers. They also administer basic education and English Language programs. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors for Central Boston Elder Services.