Charles Ogletree

Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, who suffers from Alzheimer's, was found safe after he was reported missing from his home.

Meeting Nelson Mandela briefly is one thing, but fighting for him before you even shake hands is another. Charles Ogletree actually went to South Africa in 1984 to march for Mandela‘s freedom, and he knew how important his story would be for years to come. “We had to make sure people understood that we were […]

Not everyone understands the difficulties that ex-offenders go through once they’re released from prison. Charles Ogletree, professor at Harvard Law School spoke on the subject at the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus: “Once you have a record, the collateral consequences are incredible. Getting a driver’s license, getting to live in public housing, getting a loan or […]

Even though there are more African Americans in office, Harvard Law School professor Charles Ogletree says that the black community still has a long way to go: “We’ve had more black men in jail more than ever before. We’ve had more black men without jobs than ever before. We have more black people and brown people who […]

Charles Ogletree, professor at Harvard Law School, commended Attorney General Eric Holder‘s efforts on criminal justice reform.  Ogletree made Holder’s contributions known at the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus: “We have made very little progress in terms of getting presidents to do what needs to be done, and I think we really have to applaud what this […]

Charles Ogletree detailed the federal prison budget and staggering sentences for non-violent offenders at the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus. The Harvard Law School professor not only shared the alarming statistics, but a call to action: “The numbers of people who are in prison is just overwhelming. The numbers who are blacks and browns are overwhelming. […]

Charles Ogletree says that affordable healthcare is a universal issue, and one that needs to be supported by all of Congress. “The whole idea of Obamacare – I call it Obamacares – is something that is universal that everyone will benefit,” Ogletree said. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin […]

Not everyone agrees with President Obama’s involvement with Syria. Charles Ogletree doesn’t believe that invading is the best solution. “We saw children, we saw mothers who were victims of this chemical weapons, and they died,”  Ogletree stated, “and we can’t forget that.” Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this […]

Out of the NAACP’s list of candidates to become their new CEO and president, they have accumulated a list of about 10 women. “We need someone who is effective in fundraising,” Charles Ogletree said. “Who’s embracing the issues in civil rights and racial justice.” Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland […]

NEW YORK — The Rev. Al Sharpton is a “lightning rod” for President Barack Obama on inner city streets, Obama’s former Harvard mentor and friend said Saturday at a forum in Harlem.