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Charles Person
Washington, D.C., United States
Archival Overview
Charles Person was an African-American civil rights activist who was the youngest Freedom Rider of the 1961 Freedom Rides. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to resistance.
Biographical Record
Charles Person (1943–2025) was an eminent United States figure whose career in resistance left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Charles exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.
Charles Person was an African-American civil rights activist who was the youngest Freedom Rider of the 1961 Freedom Rides. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Following his 1960 graduation from David Tobias Howard High School, he attended Morehouse College. Person was selected by the Congress of Racial Equality to join the Freedom Rides in 1961. His memoir Buses Are a Comin': Memoir of a Freedom Rider was published by St. Martin's Press in 2021. Charles most recently established the Freedom Riders Training Academy, a comprehensive curriculum on nonviolent resistance. The program, co-f...
The passing of Charles Person on 2025-01-08 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.
Key Life Milestones
Breakthrough and Professional Recognition
Achieved national recognition for foundational work and leadership in resistance.
Lifetime Achievement and Global Impact
Honored with prestigious awards recognizing a lifetime of transformative impact and dedication.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialWashington, D.C., United States