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Charles Alston
American artist (1907–1977)
This article is about the American painter. For other people of the same name, see Charles Alston (disambiguation).
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| Born | Charles Henry Alston (1907-11-28)November 28, 1907 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1977(1977-04-27) (aged 69) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University, Teachers College |
| Known for | Muralism, painting, illustration, sculpture |
| Movement | Abstract expressionism |
| Spouse | Myra Adele Logan |
| Patron(s) | Lemoine Deleaver Pierce |
Charles Henry Alston (November 28, 1907 – April 27, 1977) was an American painter, sculptor, illustrator, muralist and teacher who lived and worked in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. Alston was active in the Harlem Renaissance; Alston was the first African-American supervisor for the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project. Alston designed and painted murals at the Harlem Hospital and the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building. In 1990, Alston's bust of Martin Luther King Jr. became the first image of an African American displayed at the White House.
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[edit]Charles Henry Alston was born on November 28, 1907, in Charl
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White House Press Release - President Obama Announces Appointments to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama appointed 28 members to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships. This accomplished group of citizens representing a broad range of backgrounds, interests, and professions are responsible for recommending a group of exceptional men and women to the President for selection as White House Fellows. The commission will be chaired by John Phillips, a partner at Phillips and Cohen Law Firm. Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, will vice-chair the commission. A full list of commissioners and their biographies can be found below.
"The men and women of this commission embody what makes the White House Fellows program so special," said President Obama. "These leaders are diverse, non-partisan, and committed to mentoring our next generation of public servants. I'm confident that they will select a class of White House Fellows that demonstrate extraordinary leadership, strong character, and a deep commitment to serving their country."
The White House Fellowship is America's most prestigious program for leadership and public service, providing young individuals with experience working at the highest