Frye, Charles A.

Charles Anthony Frye (1946-1994) was an early proponent of black studies and taught philosophy, religion and literature, and was also a published novelist and poet. He received the Masters of Arts (1970) in African studies (religion and philosophy) from Howard University and in 1976 was awarded the Ph. D. from the University of Pittsburgh in Higher Education (curriculum development and administration). Frye taught at several universities, among them Howard University, Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, Prairie View A & M University in Texas, and Southern University at New Orleans. At the latter university he developed and was the director of the Center for African and African American Studies and helped to create a museum-worthy collection of African art. Frye published seven books including the highly regarded "Towards a Philosophy of Black Studies" (1979). He was the founding editor of "The New England Journal of Black Studies," served as editor of "Contributions in Black Studies," "Enfield House Journal," and the "Benjamin E. Mays Academy Monograph Series."

In addition to Frye's scholarly pursuits, he published a novel, "The Peter Pan Chronicles," and two short stories. He also wrote a screenplay "Solina" and a number of poems.