• From Civil Rights To Hollywood: The Charles Black Story (Part 1)

  • Dec 3 2023
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast
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From Civil Rights To Hollywood: The Charles Black Story (Part 1)

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  • It’s the Blake And Chase Show’s first interview! Imagine that! In this episode, the duo talks with Charles Black, a civil rights activist, an entrepreneur, an actor, and—(GASP), Blake and Chase’s uncle?!? To get the scoop for yourself, tune in for: From Civil Rights To Hollywood: The Charles Black Story. You heard it here first! * Ties to Dr. Martin Luther King and founding Frontiers Unlimited. * Acting, activism, and receiving the Presidential Medal of Honor. * Family and farm upbringing, plus humorous reflections. * Miami move, running a grocery store, and generous parents. * Morehouse College entry, scholarship offer, and connection with Dr. Donald Hopkins. * Describing racial segregation during college years. * Recalling 1955 events, including Emmett Till. * Various activities at Morehouse, coupled with humorous stories. * Unique experience in a seminar taught by Martin Luther King Jr. * School decisions, scholarships, and valuable standardized testing tips. #TheBlakeAndChaseShow #CharlesBlack #Morehouse #InspiringActivism #FamilyChronicles #Movies #History #MLK #Hollywood #Actor #CivilRights
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