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Bridges Chuck And The L.A. HappeningCharles McDew Charles McDew American civil rights activist (1938–2018) Charles "Chuck" McDew (June 23, 1938 – April 3, 2018) was an American civil rights activist.[1] After attending South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he became the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) from 1960 to 1963.[2] His involvement in the movement earned McDew the title, "black by birth, a Jew by choice and a revolutionary by necessity" stated by fellow SNCC activist Bob Moses.[3] Quick facts 2nd Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Preceded by ... Charles "Chuck" McDew McDew in a 1962 publication of The Atlanta Inquirer 2nd Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee In office 1961–1963 Preceded by Marion Barry Succeeded by… (Source: Wikipedia)
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