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Charles Steele Jr. | |
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 Charles Steele Jr. in 2019 | |
| 6th and 8th President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference | |
| In office 2012–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Howard W. Creecy Jr. |
| Succeeded by | DeMark Liggins |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Shuttlesworth |
| Succeeded by | Howard W. Creecy Jr. |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office November 8, 1994 – August 11, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Owens |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Singleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1946 Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
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.