Charles F. McAfee
Charles Francis McAfee | |
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| Born | December 25, 1932 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Charles McAfee |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, building material manufacturer, activist |
| Spouse | Gloria Myrth Winston |
| Children | 3, including Cheryl L. McAfee |
| Awards | Whitney Young Award (1999) |
Charles Francis McAfee, FAIA, NOMA (born December 25, 1932), is an American architect, building material manufacturer, and housing activist. He was the founding president of Charles F. McAfee Architects, Engineers, and Planners firm (now McAfee3) which was headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. McAfee has had a distinguished career, and has been considered one of the most important African-American architect in the United States for his social activism in designing affordable housing. He was a mentor to many of Black architects, including two of his own daughters.