Charles E. Mingo

Always in our hearts for your impact on Black Lives

Mr. Mingo was my biology teacher at Harlan High School. He was a highly intelligent, extremely knowledgeable, and very kind. I remember him going to the back of the room to sit next to me and asking me where I thought I was having difficulty. No teacher had ever done that, and I was instantly struck by his gentleness and concern. My prayers are with the family. Take your rest, Mr. Mingo. You lived out your purpose well.

Mr. Mingo was a good principal at Beckman Jr. High in Gary, Indiana. His heart was always in the right place with the children. Rest in peace soldier you won your battle, now enjoy the spoils.

I feel bad because I just saw this. Mr. Mingo was a great guy. I worked with him his first year in Gary at Beckman. He always had a kind word. He loved students I know he is missed.

With deepest sympathy to his family, Charles was my cooperating teacher at Harlan High School when I student taught, we took a graduate class together in 1970.

I had the honor to work with Charles many years ago when we worked together in the Project Wingspread program (1968-1971) where students from Harlan and H-F used the city of Chicago as a learning platform five days a week. His focus on learning and on life influenced not only the students, but also us, the teachers - Betty S, Clem P, and myself. Unfortunately I just learned of Charles' passing. My condolences to his family but his legacy lives on through the many students that he touched. ...

We are lucky to have been on the planet at the same time as this fine man. I taught at DuSable under his charge for 3 years. Charlie Mingo has been and will continue to be an inspiration to me in the work left to be done on this planet. He was proud of his family's accomplishments, caring about the young men and women who came into his care within schools and streets alike, and an example to all of us. He was willing to make deep personal sacrifice for the sake of the struggle. I offer...

My deepest sympathy to the Mingo family. You are in my thoughts.

Christine Ogilvie
Bossier City, Louisiana