Charles A. Pringle Jr., Esq. (1973 – 2006) graduated from Jamaica High School’s Gateway Program and was recognized by National Westminster Bank as an outstanding Young Achiever. Charles graduated from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Chairman of the Political Action Committee of the NAACP, a manager for the St. John’s Redman Basketball team and a member of Haraya – a Black Student’s Coalition. He graduated from Queens College Law School in 1999 and served as chairman of the Board for the Northeast Black Law Students Association Job Fair from 1999 to 2003. He also helped found the Young Democrats of Queens. He was hired as an Assistant District Attorney for Bronx County, and in 2001 at age 28, he ran for political office of Assemblyman for the 31st Assembly District with the slogan, “Pringle for the People…New Leadership Fighting for You” and was elected to the position of Democratic District Leader for the 31st Assembly District, Part B