Charles Steele Jr.
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Charles Steele Jr. (born August 3, 1946) is an American businessman, politician and civil rights leader. He was the first African American elected to the City Council of Tuscaloosa and one of the first African Americans elected to the Alabama State Senate. From 2004 to 2009, he was the National President and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr. Steele is the founder and President of Charles Steele and Associates, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Quick Facts 6th and 8th President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Preceded by ...
Charles Steele Jr. | |
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6th and 8th President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference | |
Assumed office 2012 | |
Preceded by | Howard W. Creecy Jr. |
In office 2004–2009 | |
Preceded by | Fred Shuttlesworth |
Succeeded by | Howard W. Creecy Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1946-08-03) August 3, 1946 (age 77) Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
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