Background
Thomas, Charles Columbus was born on September 10, 1940 in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Claude Morris Thomas and Wilhelmina Rebecca Threat.
artist performing arts educator
Thomas, Charles Columbus was born on September 10, 1940 in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Claude Morris Thomas and Wilhelmina Rebecca Threat.
Bachelor in Music, Langston (Oklahoma) College, 1962. Master of Fine Arts in Speech, Theater, Brooklyn College, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy in Equivalency, City University, 1980.
Chairman music Ben Franklin Junior High, San Francisco, 1963-1965. Chairman music and dance Lefferts Junior High, Brooklyn, 1965-1970. Assistant professor Richmond College, Staten Island, New York, 1970-1996, director african american studies, 1972-1973.
Associate professor College Staten Island, New York, since 1997, chair performing and creative arts department, 2000—2003. Adjunct assistan professor New York Technology College, Brooklyn, 1971—1974. Visiting professor University Ghana, 1972.
Consultant Sandy Ground History Society, Staten Island, New York, since 1985, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New York City, since 1990, New York Housing Authority, Staten Island, 1999, Romare Bearson Foundation, 2005. Vocalist-in-residence M. Eliot's Jazz Parlor, New York City, 2001. Director Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Kwanzaa Fest, Staten Island, 2000.
Founder, director men's chorus St. James Presbyterian Church, New York City.
Advisory Richmond Historical Society, Staten Island, since 1994. Committee member Grammy Awards in the Schools, New York City, 1995. Lecturer, performer Mayor's Council Youth & Physical Fitness, New York City, 1969-1973.
Member Urban League, Staten Island, 1998. Member of Screen Actors Guild, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Omega Psi Phi (Man of Year 1982).