Crite's fascination with art started out in his childhood, and his parents were supportive of his interests. Crite was determined to portray his African American community as just that - active, engaged, middle class people living normal lives. He fought against typical stereotypes of the time, which often implied that black people were jazz musicians or sharecroppers. Crite illustrated several books and was awarded the prestigious 350th Harvard University Anniversary Medal. His works was featured in many exhibitions including those held at New York City's MoMA, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, The Boston Athenaeum, the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, and the Smithsonian.
