Many summers were spent in Accomac , Virginia , where his maternal family had roots .
Charles was raised by his mother , who worked as a maid and as a seamstress in a factory in New York 's Garment District , and by his maternal grandfather .
Many summers were spent in Accomac , Virginia , where Charles ' maternal family had roots .
Charles was raised by his mother , who worked as a maid and as a seamstress in a factory in New York 's Garment District , and by his maternal grandfather .