13 Facts About Charles Neblett

Charles "Chuck" Neblett was born on 1941 and is a civil rights activist best known for helping to found and being a member of The Freedom Singers.

Charles Neblett took an interest in the Civil Rights Movement from a young age.

Charles Neblett knew then that he had to be a part of the Movement.

Charles Neblett met with success when he protested the discrimination in housing at the university.

Charles Neblett took his complaints to the University President, and the President made changes the very next semester.

Charles Neblett sang bass, performing with soprano Rutha Mae Harris, alto Bernice Johnson, and tenor Cordell Reagon.

Charles Neblett attempted to escape by climbing over the fence, but the crowd reached him began hitting him with their metal chairs.

Charles Neblett has worked in the so-called "Black Bottom" neighborhood in Russellville Kentucky, preserving homes of black Civil War veterans, and helping young people to research their Civil War ancestors.

Charles Neblett served as the first black elected magistrate in Logan County, Kentucky.

Chico Charles Neblett was a Field Marshal for the Boston Black Panther Party until May 24,1969.

Charles Neblett was inducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame in 2010.

Charles Neblett was among many notable performers and sang with Rutha Mae Harris, Dr Bernice Johnson Reagon, and Bernice and Cordell Reagon's daughter, Toshi.

Charles Neblett helped Michelle Obama run a workshop for approximately 200 children, among whom were Sasha and Malia Obama.