Dr. Millie Charles is a community treasure. 19th March 2012 · 0 Comments. By L. Kasimu Harris. Contributing Writer. Millie Charles spent most of her 88 years discovering the world and helping its people.Have job, Charles was willing to travel; be it a country town in Louisiana, a big city in California or even abroad.eedless to say, she was surprised. Charles caught up with the man and said, “Your maw.” Her friends asked if she couldn’t think of something more clever. “I guess I’ve always been a fighter,” she said, “and drawn to the things that meant advancement.”. Charles’ life’s work is making social differences.