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Presentation of 2013 Rev. James C. Wright Human Rights Award by the City of Madison Equal Opportunities Commission and Equal Opporunities Division to Charlestine “Charlie” Daniel.
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The Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992. The award is given to an individual who best exemplifies the Rev. Wright’s dedication and compassion for civil and human rights and conducts their daily life consistent with these values. This year marks the Eighteenth presentation of the award. The Equal Opportunities Commission’s Selection Committee selected Charlestine Daniel as the 2013 award recipient. The award will be presented by Mayor Paul Soglin at June 18, 2013 Common Council meeting.
Charlestine “Charlie” Daniel is long-time resident of the Madison area and exemplifies her commitment to human and civil rights through her work as an educator, advocate, policy maker and consultant. Charlie is described as a fierce advocate for justice and is a well respected community leader. She works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for underrepresented and disenfranchised communities. She is an advocated and promoter of diversity, equity, social justice and inclusion for women’s rights, GLBTQ and for all communities of color. As an educator she was the Education Director for Minority Students Participation and Displaced Homemakers at the Wisconsin Technical College System. She also has worked with women in Domestic Violence, Alcohol and other Drugs as well as Mental Health.
She has served on boards that reflect her commitment to social justice, including the African American Ethnic Academy, Community Shares, Wisconsin Women Work, Madison Metro LINKS, Inc, Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network, City of Madison Human Resource and Affirmative Action Committees to name a few. Charlie has come full...
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