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LIFT EV’RY
VOICE AND SING
James Weldon Johnson, Words | John Rosamond Johnson, Music
Lift ev’ry voice and sing, ‘til earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on ‘til victory is won.
Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered;
Out from the gloomy past, ‘til now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears,
Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way;
Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee.
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee.
Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand,
True to our God, true to our native land.
Contents
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3
Greetings
11
Appreciation
13
Schedule of Events
113
National Board of Directors
115
Special Contribution Fund
Board of Trustees
117
NAACP National Staff
121
Sponsors
145
Commerce & Industry Show Exhibitors
105th NAACP Annual Convention
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Greetings from the
Chairman
Greetings!
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 105th Annual
NAACP Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. I appreciate
your commitment to convene for the work of the
Association, and I hope you will also have an opportunity
to enjoy our host city and “Entertainment Capital of
the World.”
Our Convention this year is aptly themed, because we are
truly ALL IN FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY, and we are
excited to have you with us. We believe you have come
not merely as spectators, but as a generation ready to join
in a tangible way as we remain true to our mission and
goals. We will settle for nothing less than “the political,
educational, social and economic equality of rights
of all persons and the elimination of racial hatred and
racial discrimination.”
Together we have built upon a firm foundation, one laid before us by the great pioneers of justice
and equality. Now with our strategic direction and the focus of our work clearly defined through
our 21st Century Game Changers – Economic Sustainability, Education, Health, Public Safety
and Criminal Justice, and Voting Rights and Political Representation – we are expanding our
sphere of influence in upholding justice and promoting equality across our nation.
Thank you delegates, leaders, partners, and friends for taking this time to reaffirm your
commitment to civil and human rights. We are winning because we are working together as one
cohesive unit building Generations of Power to effect lasting change.
The future is calling, and with your help, the NAACP will answer!
Shadowed Beneath His Almighty Hand,
Roslyn M. Brock
Chairman
NAACP National Board of Directors
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Greetings from the
Vice Chairman
Dear Delegate:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Las Vegas and the
105th Annual Convention of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People.
This 105th Annual Convention takes place in the 50th
Anniversary year of the adoption of the passage of the 1964
Civil Rights Act. This legislation is the most significant piece
of Civil Rights legislation in the modern era and formed the
basis for the most important period of progress for African
Americans in our nation’s history. The 1964 Civil Rights Act
represents a signal moment in our nation’s maturity and for
our struggle for equality, justice and the full implementation
of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Organizationally, we enter this Convention with new
leadership and a renewed commitment to continue the
struggle until victory is won. We will work to carry out our Five Game Changers and build our Unit
capacity to insure that every part of our nation benefits from our efforts.
This Convention program will recognize the work that has been accomplished, however, the sessions
planned for you this week are intended to serve as a road map for your work. We hope to give you
practical examples of ways to implement the Game Changer Strategies, based on the experiences of
your peers. Along the way, we will hear from power brokers and policy makers who are responsible
for insuring the promise of the Civil Rights Act is made real.
We welcome you here and charge you with the responsibility to receive and utilize the information
shared here to make your communities a better place for all who live in them.
I want to thank the members of the Convention Planning Committee, the Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Bureau, our host Las Vegas Branch and the Idaho/Nevada/Utah State Area Conference for
working with our tireless staff to bring you the best, most comprehensive National Convention possible.
Greetings and Welcome to our 105th Annual Convention.
Sincerely,
Leon W. Russell, Chair
105th Annual Convention Planning Committee
Vice Chair, NAACP National Board of Directors
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Greetings from the
Interim President & CEO
Dear Friends,
Welcome to our 105th Annual NAACP Convention in Las
Vegas, Nevada, “NAACP: ALL IN FOR JUSTICE AND
EQUALITY.” We have answered the call and are fully
engaged in the ongoing battle for civil rights and social
justice in our nation.
We appreciate all who have joined us, and especially each
of our delegates, who have taken the time to attend this
historical event. Historical that it is our 105th, and historical
that we will inaugurate the 18th President of our great
National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP) – President Cornell William Brooks.
President Brooks is a man of multiple disciplines: a
minister of the gospel, a lawyer by professional trade, and
even more importantly to me, a visionary for the future of our Association – the right man at the
right time. I hope you will join me in welcoming him to our NAACP family. We will work with him
so that his vision and our strategic plan will cohesively meld and readily support the preeminence
of the NAACP; the largest, oldest, and most productive civil rights organization in this country,
and yes in this world.
Now with a heightened expectancy for what lies ahead, I again welcome you to our 105th
Convention. This is our time to reconnect, strategize, and recommit to the work at hand; to
continue in our position of leadership towards strengthening democracy in our nation.
Yours sincerely,
Lorraine C. Miller
Interim President and CEO
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Greetings from the
NAACP Tri-State Conference
Idaho, Nevada & Utah
Greetings:
I am honored to greet and welcome you to our 105th annual
convention in Las Vegas, Nevada as the Tri-State Conference
President of Idaho, Nevada and Utah. Our theme, “All in For
Justice & Equality” is very fitting for our convention. Las Vegas
is known for its bright lights and a town that never sleeps. We
want you to enjoy yourself while in Las Vegas but we want
you to maintain your focus of why you came to the convention.
However, we are excited for this convention being held here
because it is a great opportunity for the NAACP to present
our civil rights agenda for the upcoming year. It is also said of
Las Vegas that “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”
However, with our civil rights agenda, we do not want that to
happen. We must vigorously act upon our plan to spread our
work across the country.
As the NAACP moves forward with our many programs and
as we continue to fight for equal rights, we are hoping that you will leave this convention more excited
than ever to continue fighting for equal rights. We realize that there are individuals that are sitting on
the sidelines and reaping all of the benefits that we continue to fight for but there is a place within our
great organization for those folks. Continue to reach out to them because the NAACP has always
been a voice for change.
Directing our efforts into the future, the NAACP is focused on our Game Changers. The five NAACP
Game Changers implemented several years ago are the Economic Sustainability, Education, Health,
Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Voting Rights and Political Representation. The NAACP launched
a process to develop its strategic direction and plan, creating a powerful vision for the future, and
setting organizational goals that would focus its work for the 21st Century. There are attacks on voting
rights across this country and we must continue to fight. Our battles are well worth the fight and we
cannot be complacent. Where there are wrongs, we must not be silent because the right to vote
is a privilege.
It is important that we are focused on the many civil rights initiatives, legal advocacy, and discrimination
in the workplace. In addition, the NAACP will target disparities in pay between men and women, health
care, education, voter empowerment, criminal justice system, anti-bullying policy and a broad range
of other initiatives for equal rights. It is important that we as NAACP members continue to focus on
these initiatives.
The NAACP has said to America that the time is now to be true to the promises made. It is through
the many court battles, that the NAACP has been victorious, yet there is more work to be done as so
many of our rights that we won in the courts are being taken away from us.
Thank you for joining us at this convention as we continue fighting for justice for all Americans.
Sincerely,
Jeanetta Williams
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Greetings from the
NAACP Las Vegas Branch
Greetings:
I am honored to welcome the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to the
greatest city in the world Las Vegas, Nevada.
As President of Las Vegas Branch 1111 and host City
of the 105th Annual NAACP Convention, I bring you
greetings. Since February 14, 1928, the Las Vegas
Branch of the NAACP has answered the call and is fully
engaged in the continued battle for civil rights and social
justice for all people. We recognize this is a lifetime fight
not for the weak or the weary.
The Las Vegas branch and the State of Nevada are grateful
to the preceding freedom fighters, current delegates and
appreciative to the NAACP family for choosing Las Vegas.
We are pleased to join with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP) in inaugurating its 18th President – President Cornell William Brooks.
Las Vegas is “ALL IN FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY.” There is a lot to do in Las Vegas if you
need assistance please ask any of our Las Vegas Branch host members at various locations
within the convention or call the branch office 702-638-1300.
Thank you, Las Vegas Branch Executive Board, members, and volunteers for your role in making
this a successful convention. Thank you, National Convention Planning Committee, Chairman
Leon Russell, and members of the NAACP staff. Thank you, MGM Resorts International/
Mandalay Bay, and all who worked to make the convention possible; without your financial
support the event would not have been possible. Thank you to everyone especially the attendees
who will make this a great 105th Annual Convention.
We look forward to a great convention,
Frank Hawkins
Frank Hawkins, President
Las Vegas Branch 1111
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CORNELL
WILLIAM
BROOKS
New NAACP
President & CEO
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O
n behalf of the NAACP National Office, the Las Vegas
NAACP, NAACP Tri-State Conference of Nevada, Idaho and
Utah and all of the delegates and visitors, it is a pleasure to
express our gratitude to the choruses and individual artists whose
musical talents have contributed so much to the success of the
105th Annual NAACP Convention. We also wish to express our
gratitude to the volunteers and ushers.
ENTERTAINMENT
Our sincere thanks to Ernest Walker and the staff of Walker Entertainment Group
for providing entertainment coordination and production during this years convention.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank Kim Roxie of Lamik for providing
makeup services.
TELEPHONES
Our sincere thanks to Sprint/Nextel for providing all of the wireless telephones used
throughout the week of the Convention by our staff and security personnel.
ONE-DAY NAACP DIVERSITY CAREER FAIR
Over 3,000 convention visitors are expected to attend the NAACP Diversity Job Fair
in the Commerce & Industry Show. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore
employment opportunities with potential employers in the areas of sales, healthcare,
finance, computer engineering, retail, restaurant, government, etc. The Job Fair is open
to the entire community and will offer exhibitors the opportunity to meet some of the
region’s most experienced and diverse candidates.
CONVENTION ORGANISTS
The organ used throughout the Convention is a Hammond B-3 Organ.
Convention Organists: Rev. Ronald Terry & Ms. Christal Brown-Gibson
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45TH ANNUAL COMMERCE
& INDUSTRY SHOW
We are pleased to welcome the exhibitors
to this year’s show, representing a vast
range of products, services and activities.
Included are numerous corporations,
government agencies, and private nonprofit organizations from across the
nation all of which are equal employment
opportunity employers.
Our delegates are invited to visit the
Commerce and Industry Show, which is
located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show
will open on Saturday, July 19 th
with a Grand Opening at 1:00 p.m.
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Thursday, July 17th
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Friday, July 18th
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Saturday, July 19th
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Sunday, July 20th
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Monday, July 21st
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Tuesday, July 22nd
100
Wednesday, July 23rd
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8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
ACT-SO REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CENTER
Breakers Registration Area 2nd Floor, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
ACT-SO COMPETITION REHEARSALS
MANDALAY BAY HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER
Music Instrumental Classical . . . . . . . South Seas A
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas D
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas G
Music Instrumental Contemporary . . . South Seas J
EXCALIBUR HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER
Music Vocal Contemporary . . . . . . . . Great Hall D
Music Vocal Classical . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Hall G
7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
ACT-SO NATIONAL CHAIRPERSONS ORIENTATION
Mandalay Bay G, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
8:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
ACT-SO NATIONAL COMPETITION KICK-OFF &
OPENING CEREMONY
Mandalay Bay G, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
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15
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
ACT-SO INFORMATION CENTER
ACT-SO COMPETITIONS (Open to the general public)
*Denotes competitions closed to the public.
**Competitors in the Humanities should check-in and wait until called for
competition in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Short Story* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voyagers Ballroom
Playwriting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Admirals Ballroom
Music Instrumental Classical . . . . . . . South Seas A
Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas B
Humanities Holding Room** . . . . . . . South Seas C
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas D
Visual Arts*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas E
Sciences* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas F
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Seas G
Music Instrumental Contemporary . . . South Seas J
EXCALIBUR HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER
Filmmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Hall B
Music Vocal Contemporary . . . . . . . . Great Hall D
Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Hall E
Music Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Hall F
Music Vocal Classical . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Hall G
Oratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great hall H
2:00 P.M.
CONVENTION OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE
Breakers B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
PARTICIPANTS:
Roslyn M. Brock
Chairman, NAACP National Board of Directors
Elkridge, Maryland
Leon W. Russell
Chair, Convention Planning Committee
Clearwater, Florida
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Lorraine C. Miller
Interim President & CEO, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
Cornell William Brooks
Newly Elected President & CEO, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
Jeanetta Williams
President, NAACP Tri-State Idaho-Nevada-Utah Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah
6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
ACT-SO SCIENCE AND VISUAL ARTS VIEWING
South Seas E/F, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
REVIVAL
Victory Missionary Baptist
500 W. Monroe
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Robert Fowler
7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
ACT-SO CHOIR REHERSAL
South Seas J, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
10:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
ACT-SO TALENT SHOWCASE & SOCIAL
South Seas B/C/D, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
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7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
ACT-SO Culinary Competition
South Seas I, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
ACT-SO CHAIRPERSONS WORKSHOP
South Seas I, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
ACT-SO MASTER CLASSES
South Seas A/B/C/D, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
ACT-SO INFORMATION CENTER
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPENS
Mandalay Bay Foyer 2nd Level, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
1:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY SHOW GRAND OPENING
Shoreline B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Join Chairman Roslyn M. Brock, Vice Chair Leon W. Russell
along with Interim President and CEO Lorraine and Newly
Elected President & CEO Cornell William Brooks as they
officially open the 45th Annual Commerce & Industry Show.
Featuring Recording Artist Mr. Manu Dibango and The
Cameroon National Ballet, sponsored by The Hart Foundation.
Author Pavilion
Exhibits
NAACP Health and Wellness Experience
Minority Retailers
1:00 P.M.. – 7:00 P.M.
ACT-SO CHOIR REHEARSAL
South Seas J, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
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COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
SHOW GRAND OPENING
1:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
PARTICIPANTS
Roslyn M. Brock
Leon W. Russell
Lorraine C. Miller
Cameroon National Ballet
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SATURDAY • 1:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
SUNDAY–TUESDAY • 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Shoreline B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
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1:00 P.M.. – 7:00 P.M.
ACT-SO DANCE REHEARSAL
South Seas G, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
Lagoon A/B/G/H, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
ACT-SO EVALUATION PICKUP
10:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
ACT-SO and YOUTH & COLLEGE JOINT SOCIAL
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8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
PRAYER BREAKFAST/MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DECEASED
NAACP OFFICERS AND MEMBERS (TICKETS REQUIRED)
South Seas A/B/E, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Hazel N. Dukes
President, NAACP New York State Conference
Member, NAACP National Board of Directors
Vice Chair, NAACP Convention Planning Committee
New York, New York
INVOCATION:
Elder Ted Cannon
Pastor, Freedom Outreach Ministries
Las Vegas, Nevada
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Penny Treadwell
Las Vegas, Nevada
SPONSOR GREETINGS
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Regina Belle
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER:
Reverend Dr. David Goatley
Washington, DC
SPEAKER:
Reverend Dr. Howard-John Wesley
Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church
Alexandria, Virginia
BENEDICTION:
Elder Ted Cannon
Pastor, Freedom Outreach Ministries
Las Vegas, Nevada
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PRAYER BREAKFAST/MEMORIAL
SERVICE FOR DECEASED
NAACP OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
MUSICAL SELECTION
Regina
Belle
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
SPEAKER
Reverend Dr.
David Goatley
Reverend Dr.
Howard-John Wesley
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8:30 A.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Lagoon A/B/C/G/H/I, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
Unit Presidents and Legal Redress Chairs may attend the
Seminar free of charge if not seeking CLE credit.
9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
YOUTH ADVISORS ORIENTATION: THE ROLE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NAACP YOUTH ADVISOR
Reef Ballroom, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
PRESIDING:
Satia Austin
Advisor, California-Hawaii NAACP Youth and
College Division
Oceanside, California
GREETINGS:
Sammie J. Dow
National Field Director, NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
CONVENTION OVERVIEW:
Jahmaiah P. Lewis
National Youth Organizer, NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
Freddie Weeks
Chief of Convention Security, NAACP Youth &
College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION
Mandalay Bay Foyer, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
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9:15 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR OPENING SESSION
SPONSORED BY:
WELCOME:
Kim Keenan, Esq.
General Counsel, NAACP
Washington, DC
9:35 A.M. – 10:35 A.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 1st Session
“LEGISLATIVE UPDATE”
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Kim Keenan, Esq.
Washington, DC
PANELISTS:
Honorable Robert C. “Bobby” Scott
US House of Representatives
Washington, DC
Hilary O. Shelton
Director, NAACP Washington Bureau &
Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy
Washington, DC
PANEL INTRODUCTIONS:
Jessica Williams
2014 Law Fellow, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
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10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
NAACP AUTHORS PAVILION
Shorelines B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY SHOW
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
NAACP HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
RETAIL EXPO
10:00 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
BRANCH, COLLEGE & YOUTH COUNCILS OFFICERS MEETING
(Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers)
EAST COAST MEETING (Regions II, III, V & VII)
Mandalay C/D, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
WEST COAST MEETING (Regions I, IV & VI)
Mandalay A/B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
10:40 A.M. – 12:10 P.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 2nd Session
“SCHOOL DESEGREGATION –
60 YEARS AFTER BROWN VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION”
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Khyla Craine, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel, NAACP
Hyattsville, Maryland
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PANELISTS:
John Valery White, Esq.
Vice President and Provost, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Jeffrey Blanck, Esq.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Blanck
Reno, Nevada
Peter Cohn, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Petaluma, California
Halima Adenegan
Laurel, Maryland
11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
YOUTH & COLLEGE WELCOME SESSION
PRESIDING:
Sammie J. Dow
National Field Director, NAACP Youth and College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
PRESENTERS:
Jahmaiah Lewis
National Youth Organizer, NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
Desmond Seymour
National College & Young Adult Organizer,
NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
Jamiah Adams
Digital Media Director, NAACP
Washington, DC
Freddie Weeks
Chief of Convention Security, NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
“VIVA LAS VEGAS”:
Las Vegas NAACP Youth Council and College Chapters
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11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
WIN EMPOWERMENT FORUM/BRUNCH
South Seas C/D/F (3rd Floor), Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
WIN: Meet Hosts from Daytime TV Talk Show
“The Real” – A Discussion on Today’s Empowered Woman
& The Road to Justice & Equality
In today’s world, women are becoming more and more
empowered as perennial barriers have been dissolved. However,
women are still faced with many challenges. It is the women who
balance career and family; is the connector with the PTA; is the
pillar of the church; is the backbone of society. Yet today’s woman
still faces unequal pay; internal barriers; challenges of growing
families; college tuitions; domestic violence; the price of growing
old and attempting to appear young; perceptions of not being as
good as her male counterparts in the world of work; and being
overlooked for paid and non-paid leadership roles. In essence, she
faces historical internal barriers and external barriers. Women In
NAACP is a microcosm of womeni n today’s world. The hosts of
“The Real” will discuss how we can empower ourselves and young
women to be trailblazers, knowing all the things we are capable of
achieving in this world and striving to make them a reality.
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Dr. Thelma T. Daley
NAACP WIN Consultant
Baltimore, Maryland
INVOCATION:
Reverend Theresa Dear
Bartlett, Illinois
BRUNCH
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Vanessa Cooksey
Senior Vice President, Head of Community Affairs
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
St. Louis, Missouri
Georgette “Gigi” Dixon
Member, NAACP Special Contribution Fund Board of Trustees
SVP, Director of National Partnerships
Strategic Philanthropy and Partnerships
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
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WIN EMPOWERMENT
FORUM/BRUNCH 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
PANELISTS:
CAST OF
“THE REAL”
Tamar Braxton
Tamera Mowry-Housley
Loni Love
Jeannie Mai
Adrienne Bailon
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MUSICAL SELECTION:
Chloe & Halle Bailey
MODERATOR:
Monica Jackson
Fox 5 KVVUTV
Henderson, Nevada
PANELISTS:
CAST OF “THE REAL”
Tamar Braxton
Tamera Mowry-Housley
Loni Love
Jeannie Mai
Adrienne Bailon
BENEDICTION:
Bartlett, Illinois
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
BRANCH, COLLEGE & YOUTH COUNCILS OFFICERS LUNCHEON
(Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers)
Mandalay Bay Ballroom G, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Jeanetta Williams
President, Idaho-Nevada-Utah State Conference
President, Salt Lake Branch
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INVOCATION:
Reverend Amos Brown
President, San Francisco Branch
San Francisco, California
GREETINGS:
Frank Hawkins
President, Las Vegas NAACP Branch
Las Vegas, Nevada
Ariana Noble
Chair, NAACP National Youth Work Committee
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Derrick Waters
Director of Industrial Engineering, UPS
Los Angeles, California
PANEL DISCUSSION:
“Presidents Continuing the Legacy”
MODERATOR:
Shavon Arline-Bradley
Chief Programs Officer and Chief of Staff, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Akosua Tyus
President, NAACP Washington DC Branch
Washington, DC
Alisa Simmons
President, NAACP Arlington Branch
Arlington, Virginia
Francis Johnson, Esq.
President, NAACP Georgia State Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
Gerald Hankerson
President, NAACP Alaska-Oregon-Washington
State Area Conference
Seattle, Washington
Michael Curry, Esq.
President, NAACP Boston Branch
Boston, Massachusetts
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BRANCH, COLLEGE & YOUTH
COUNCILS OFFICERS LUNCHEON
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
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MODERATOR
PANELISTS
Akosua Tyus
Alisa Simmons
Francis Johnson
Gerald Hankerson
Michael Curry, Esq.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & CLOSING REMARKS:
Carmen Watkins
NAACP West Coast
National Field Director (Regions I, IV, & VI)
Kevin Myles
NAACP East Coast
National Field Director (Regions II, III, V & VII)
BENEDICTION:
Reverend Oscar Tillman
President, Maricopa County NAACP Branch
Phoenix, Arizona
12:15 P.M. – 1:15 P.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 3rd Session
Working Lunch
“SUPREME COURT REVIEW AND REVIEW”
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Khyla Craine, Esq.
PANELISTS:
Cheryl Harris, Esq.
Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair, UCLA
Rachel Anderson, Esq.
Professor, UNLV
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bryan Adamson, Esq.
Associate Professor of Law
Seattle University, School of Law
Seattle, Washington
Kristen Neubauer
Baltimore, Maryland
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1:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
36th NAACP ACT-SO NATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Shorelines A, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
DIRECTOR, NAACP ACT-SO
Larry D. Brown, Jr.
PERFORMANCE BY
McClain
(Sierra, Lauryn & China Anne)
1:20 P.M. – 2:20 P.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 4th Session
“THE RESURGENCE OF STOP AND FRISK”
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Anson Asaka
Associate General Counsel, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Alexis Karteron
Senior Staff Attorney, NY Civil Liberties Union
New York, New York
Chaniqua Young
Attorney, Bertha Social Justice Center
for Constitutional Rights
New York, New York
Morgan Thomas
Severna Park, Maryland
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2:25 P.M. – 3:25 P.M.
“EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS/YOUR RIGHTS”
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Marshall Taylor
Deputy General Counsel, NAACP
Rockville, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Patricia Rosier
President, National Bar Association
Washington, DC
Shannon Redd
Staff Attorney, Training Manager
DC Bar Pro Bono Program
Camaray Callier-Henderson
Tustin, California
3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
ETHICS/PRO BONO PITFALLS
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Kendra Glover
Paralegal, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
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PANELISTS:
Tamika Henderson
Assistant Attorney General, NC Department of Justice
Raleigh, North Carolina
Kevin Tate
Assistant Federal Defender
Federal Defenders of Western North Carolina
5:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
ACT-SO WINNERS RECEPTION (By Invitation Only)
5:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
CHOIR:
Voices of Worship & Praise
6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
OPENING PUBLIC MASS MEETING
PRESIDING:
Leon W. Russell
Chair, NAACP Convention Planning Committee
Clearwater, Florida
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Ariana Noble
LIFT EV’RY VOICE & SING”
AUDIENCE LED BY:
Ken Young
Las Vegas, Nevada
INVOCATION:
Reverend Don Burse
Senior Pastor, One Body In Christ Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
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OPENING PUBLIC
MASS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
GREETINGS
Honorable
Harry Reid
Honorable
Dina Titus
MUSICAL SELECTION
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Shon Murray
Hazel N. Dukes
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PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
GREETINGS:
Honorable Harry Reid
Senate Majority Leader, United States Senate
Washington, DC
Honorable Dina Titus
Member, United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC
INTRODUCTION OF PRESIDING OFFICERS
PARLIAMENTARIANS:
Leon W. Russell
Clearwater, Florida
These officers will preside and serve as parliamentarians
at the Legislative plenary sessions, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Judge Fred Banks
Jackson, Mississippi
Zafar Brooks
Fountain Valley, California
Amos Brown
Ron Hassan
Alice Huffman
Sacramento, California
Nate Miles
Seattle, Washington
Ariana Noble
Madie Robinson
Florence, South Carolina
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OPENING PUBLIC
MASS MEETING
6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Roslyn M.
Brock
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Leon Russell
Clearwater, Florida
Lewis Shomer
Santa Monica, California
Oscar Tillman
Phoenix, Arizona
PRESENTATION OF MEDGAR EVERS AWARD:
Katherine Egland
Chair, NAACP Personnel Committee
Gulfport, Mississippi
RULES FOR ELECTING A BOARD MEMBER-AT-LARGE:
Hazel N. Dukes
New York, New York
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Shon Murray
Las Vegas, Nevada
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Hazel N. Dukes
New York, New York
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Roslyn M. Brock
Elkridge, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Reverend Don Burse
Senior Pastor, One Body In Christ Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
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9:00 P.M. –10:30 P.M.
TV SHOW SCREENING
Mandalay Ballroom A/B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
9:00 P.M. –11:30 P.M.
YOUTH & COLLEGE JOINT SOCIAL
South Seas Ballroom F, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
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5:45 A.M. – 6:00 A.M.
MORNING FITNESS/BOOTCAMP
Mandalay Bay Ballroom I, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
MONDAY MOVE WITH FITNESS TRAINER INSTRUCTOR
TEMPHEST BLUE
7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
YOUTH & COLLEGE REGIONAL MEETINGS
Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
Election of Committees and Election of Adult Representatives
to the National Youth Work Committee
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
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III
IV
V
VI
VII
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Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Reef D/E/F
Mandalay Bay
Reef A/B/C
Mandalay Bay
Ballroom A
Ballroom B
Ballroom C
Ballroom D
Ballroom L
8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
REGIONAL MEETINGS
Regional Meeting For Organization and Election of
Committees
A. Resolutions
B. Credentials
C. Rules
D. Annual Election Supervisory
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
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VII
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Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Reef D/E/F
Mandalay Bay
Reef A/B/C
Mandalay Bay
Ballroom A
Ballroom B
Ballroom C
Ballroom D
Ballroom L
8:30 A.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR REGISTRATION &
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Unit Presidents and Legal Redress Chairs may attend the
Seminar free of charge if not seeking CLE credit.
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 1st Session
SPONSORED BY:
THE STATE OF STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS –
1 YEAR AFTER TRAYVON MARTIN
MODERATOR:
Khyla Craine, Esq.
PANELISTS:
Benjamin Crump, Esq.
Partner, Parks and Crump
Tallahassee, Florida
John Phillips, Esq.
Law Offices of John Phillips
Jacksonville, Florida
Natalie Jackson, Esq.
The Women’s Trial Group
Orlando, Florida
Christopher Smith
Indianapolis, Indiana
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9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
Shoreline A, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
FIRST PLENARY SESSION
PRESIDING:
Ron Hasson
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Zafar Brooks
Fountain Valley, California
INVOCATION:
Dr. Robert E. Fowler
Senior Pastor, Victory Missionary Baptist Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
GREETINGS:
Honorable Steven Horsford
Washington, DC
Honorable Marcia Fudge
Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
Washington, DC
Honorable Kevin Johnson
Mayor of Sacramento, California
Representative for the NBA Players Association
PRESENTATION OF THE WILLIAM
ROBERT MING ADVOCACY AWARD
PRESENTER:
Kim Keenan, Esq.
Washington, DC
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9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
GREETINGS
Honorable
Steven Horsford
Honorable
Marcia Fudge
PRESENTER
Honorable
Kevin Johnson
Kim Keenan, Esq.
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RECIPIENT:
Dean Wiley Branton, Sr. Esq.
Posthumously
Maumelle, Arkansas
RECEIVING:
Honorable Judge Wiley Branton, Jr.
Maumelle, Arkansas
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Jessie Turner
Treasurer, NAACP National Board of Directors
Memphis, Tennessee
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Lorraine Miller
Washington, DC
Newly Elected President & CEO, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
SPECIAL SESSION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Hazel N. Dukes
New York, New York
PANEL DISCUSSION:
“The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Race, and National Public Policy”
In this panel we will examine the extent to which today’s major
political parties are developing policies which impact and
address the unique characteristics and challenges of racial and
ethnic minorities in our country, specifically African Americans
since enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. From political
party resolutions to platforms to partisan positions, many of the
actions of the two primary political parties in America today have
a direct impact on African Americans, the policies and priorities
of the NAACP, and our five “Game Changers.” As such, we
hope to have an open and frank discussion with leaders and
representatives of the Democratic and Republican parties to talk
about the role of race in the formulation of national policy.
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9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
WILLIAM ROBERT MING
ADVOCACY AWARD
RECIPIENT
Dean Wiley Branton, Sr., Esq.
RECEIVING
Honorable
Judge Wiley Branton, Jr.
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PANELISTS:
Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Chair, National Democratic Committee
Washington, DC
Honorable Mary Landrieu (Invited)
United States Senate
Washington, DC
Honorable Bernie Sanders (Invited)
United States Senate
Washington, DC
BENEDICTION :
Dr. Robert E. Fowler
Las Vegas, Nevada
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
RETAIL EXPO
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FIRST PLENARY
SESSION
9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Jessie Turner
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Lorraine C. Miller
Cornell William
Brooks
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10:20 A.M. – 11:20 A.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 2nd Session
SPONSORED BY:
“VOTER DISCRIMINATION POST SHELBY CO. V. HOLDER”
MODERATOR:
Anson Asaka, Esq.
Associate General Counsel, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Dale Ho, Director ACLU
Voting Rights Project
New York, New York
Nathaniel Persily
Professor, Stanford Law School
Stanford, California
Cherina Clark
Hyde Park, Massachusetts
11:25 A.M. – 12:25 P.M.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINAR – 3rd Session
SPONSORED BY:
THE NATIONAL SECURITY ASSOCIATION
AND THE CONSTITUTION
MODERATOR:
Anson Asaka, Esq.
Baltimore, Maryland
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PANELISTS:
Brett Max Kaufman, Esq.
National Security Fellow, ACLU
New York, New York
Mark Rumford, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Electronic Frontier Foundation
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JR. MEMORIAL LECTURE LUNCHEON
Lagoon D/E/F/J/K/L, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Honorable Justice Laura Blackburne
Retired New York Supreme Court
Vice Chair NAACP Legal Committee
Chair, Crisis Board of Directors
Jamaica, New York
INVOCATION:
Bishop James Roger
Senior Pastor, Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Steve Canal
Community Commerce & Partnership, MillerCoors
Chicago, Illinois
INTRODUCTION OF LAW FELLOWS:
Mary Fair-Matthews
Corporate Counsel, Kellogg Corporation
Battle Creek, Michigan
MUSICAL SECTION:
Shon Murray
Las Vegas, Nevada
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
The Honorable Bernice Bouie Donald
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Cincinnati, Ohio
105th MITCHELL
NAACP Annual Convention
PRESENTATION OF JUANITA JACKSON
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CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JR.
MEMORIAL LECTURE LUNCHEON
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Honorable Bernice
Bouie Donald
PRESENTATION OF CHAMPIONS
OF JUSTICE AWARDS
Kim Keenan, Esq.
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LEGAL ACTIVISM AWARD:
Marshall Taylor, Esq.
Rockville, Maryland
PRESENTATION OF CHAMPIONS OF
JUSTICE AWARDS:
Kim Keenan, Esq.
Washington, DC
BENEDICTION:
Bishop James Roger
Senior Pastor, Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
HEALTH LUNCH
Mandalay Bay Ballroom A/B, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Dedric Doolin
Vice Chair, NAACP Health Committee
Des Moines, Iowa
WELCOME:
Karen Boykin-Towns
Chair, NAACP Health Committee
Brooklyn, New York
INVOCATION:
Anthony Harris
Senior Pastor, The Power Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Bert Bruce
Vice President of Rare Disease Commercial Development
Pfizer, Inc.
New York, New York
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HEALTH LUNCH
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Jonca Bull
CLOSING REMARKS
Niiobli Armah, IV
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MUSICAL SELECTION:
Ken Young
Las Vegas, Nevada
LUNCH SERVED
Nate Miles
Member, NAACP Health Committee
Seattle, Washington
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. Jonca Bull
Director, Office of Minority Health
Office of the Commissioner Food and Drug Administration
Silver Spring, Maryland
PRESENTATION OF THE MONTAGUE COBB AWARD:
Barbara Sapp Davis
Houston, Texas
Da’Quan M. Love
Hampton, Virginia
PRESENTATION OF THE UNSUNG HERO AWARD:
Ron Hasson
CLOSING REMARKS:
Niiobli Armah, IV
Director, NAACP Health Program
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Anthony Harris
Senior Pastor, The Power Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
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12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
RELIGIOUS LEADERS LUNCHEON
Mandalay Bay Ballroom C/D, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Bartlett, Illinois
INVOCATION:
Bishop Leon Smith
Senior Pastor, Pentecostal Temple Church of Christ
Las Vegas, Nevada
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Antone Dotson
Las Vegas, Nevada
LUNCH SERVED
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Nate Miles
Seattle, Washington
Bishop Dennis Proctor
Presiding Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Montgomery, Alabama
SPEAKER:
Bishop W. Darin Moore
Western Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Summerfield, North Carolina
BENEDICTION:
Bishop Leon Smith
Senior Pastor, Pentecostal Temple Church of Christ
Las Vegas, Nevada
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RELIGIOUS LEADERS
LUNCHEON
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
SPEAKER
Bishop
W. Darin Moore
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12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
YOUTH & COLLEGE ETIQUETTE LUNCHEON
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J/K, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
PRESIDING:
Da’Quan M. Love
Henrico, Virginia
INVOCATION :
Kelcey West
Senior Pastor, Nehemiah Ministries
Las Vegas, Nevada
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Markevius Faulkner
Las Vegas, Nevada
INTRODUCTION OF ETIQUETTE PRESENTATION:
Jay Gaskin
President, St. Louis County NAACP Youth Council
St. Louis, Missouri
LUNCH SERVED
ETIQUETTE PRESENTATION
CLOSING REMARKS:
Desmond Seymour
National College Organizer, NAACP Youth and
College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Kelcey West
Senior Pastor, Nehemiah Ministries
Las Vegas, Nevada
1:00 P.M.
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE MEETING
Surf E, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
1:00 P.M.
ELECTION SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
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1:00 P.M.
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
2:15 P.M. – 3:45 P.M.
SPONSORED BY:
ORAL ADVOCACY:
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
MODERATOR:
Marshall Taylor
Baltimore, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Honorable Bernice Donald
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Cincinnati, Ohio
Honorable Laura Blackburne
Retired Justice, New York Supreme Court
Jamaica, New York
Honorable Anna Blackburne-Rigsby
Associate Judge, DC Court of Appeals
Washington, DC
Halima Adenegan
Laurel, Maryland
Camaray Callier-Henderson
Tustin, California
Charina Clark
Hyde Park, Massachusetts
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Kristen Neubauer
Baltimore, Maryland
Christopher Smith
Indianapolis, Indiana
Morgan Thomas
Severna Park, Maryland
Jessica Williams
Baltimore, Maryland
2:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
PLENARY SESSION
TAKING IT TO THE STATES
In order for the NAACP membership to better understand the
programmatic work of the association this plenary will focus
on key examples of current initiatives. “Taking It To The States”
will feature departmental overviews from program directors
followed by examples of local units initiatives. The dialogue
will focus on the departmental overview, example of local
work, and a charge on what units can do when they go home.
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Alice Huffman
President, California State Conference
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Lewis Shomer
Santa Monica, California
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INVOCATION:
Bishop Tryone Seals
Impact Church
Las Vegas, Nevada
SPONSORS GREETINGS:
Dr. Lorretta Johnson
Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation of Teachers
Washington, DC
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Areatha Harden
Las Vegas, Nevada
MODERATOR:
Mark Thompson
Host, “Make It Plain”
Sirius XM Radio
Washington, DC
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW:
The goal of the NAACP Criminal Justice Program is to advocate
for and advance a better, more effective, fair and transparent
public safety system that reduces the reliance on prisons as
a means of solving social problems. To do this, the Program
works under a “smart and safe” framework to counter “tough
on crime” and “lock’em up” practices that have not led to
greater public safety, but have served to create a crisis of
mass incarceration in America. The National Criminal Justice
Program has four (4) priority areas of work:
1. Advancing Effective Law Enforcement
and Ending Racial Profiling,
2. Removing Employment Barriers for
Formerly Incarcerated Individuals,
3. Ending the Death Penalty, and
4. Ending Mass Incarceration in America.
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DIRECTOR:
Dr. Niaz Kasravi
Director, NAACP Criminal Justice Department
Baltimore, Maryland
LOCAL UNIT WORK:
Criminal Justice Reform at the State Level – Florida. Racial
profiling is a persistent civil and human rights violation that
continues to impact communities of color across America.
When combined with dangerous “stand your ground” laws,
the result can be devastating. Many recent cases in Florida
have brought national attention to the reality that inherent bias
and perceptions of “threat” go hand in hand to not only lead
to tragic incidents for people of color, but also create unequal
application of self defense and stand your ground laws –
ultimately leading to people of color becoming victims on both
sides of the gun. President Adora Obi Nweze will discuss the
advocacy efforts to repeal stand your ground and combat
racial profiling in Florida.
LOCAL UNIT REPRESENTATIVE:
Adora Obi Nweze
President, NAACP Florida State Conference
Chair, Education Committee, NAACP Board of Directors
Miami, Florida
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The NAACP Economic Game Changer is to ensure every
person will have an equal opportunity to achieve economic
success, sustainability, and financial security. To achieve this
goal, the Economic Program has four (4) focus areas:
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Economic Education;
Fair Lending;
Opportunity & Diversity; and
Community Economic Development.
Through these programs we:
Empower local communities with the necessary education,
resources and partnerships to develop sustainable economic
models that advance diversity and equity. Ensure that
government and industry are knowledgeable, and committed
to bridging racial inequality particularly as it relates to
employment, wealth, lending and business ownership. Grow
a movement of concerned citizens and organization who work
together to produce and inclusive and strong middles class
economy for the 21st century.
DIRECTOR:
Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
Senior Director, Economic Program
Washington, DC
LOCAL UNIT WORK:
This year, the Economic Department has supported NAACP
State conference and unit advocates from Newark, New Jersey
to Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sheley Secrest will discuss
how Economic Program staff has supported the state area
conference with:
1. The Principal Reduction Campaign used to
increase Black home ownership;
2. Strengthening Black owned business through
securing government funding in DBE
Programs, and;
3. Decreasing income disparities through
minimum wage campaigns
(Seattle and Sea-tac).
Dr. Sheley Secrest
2nd Vice President of Alaska, Oregon, and Washington
Area State Conference and Seattle Branch
Economic Development Chair
Seattle, Washington
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EDUCATION
Common Core Standards is currently an education reform
initiative the national NAACP Education Department has
committed to. Pursuant to an NAACP resolution passed in
2013 and funding awarded by the Gates Foundation, the
national Education Department will focus on empowering the
NAACP network of 38 State and Area Conferences to become
advocates in the implementation of the Common Core State
Standards. Common Core Standards is a collection of shared
education goals and expectations to be implemented nationally
depicting what K-12 students should be able to learn or achieve
by certain grade levels in preparation for college/vocational
training and ultimately a career. Common Core State Standards
is sponsored by the National Governors Association and the
Council of Chief State School Officers and seeks to establish
consistent education standards across the participating states.
It also seeks to ensure that graduating high school students
are prepared to enter credit-bearing courses at two- or fouryear college programs or to enter a workforce requiring higher
levels of knowledge and skills.
INTERIM DIRECTOR:
Victor Goode
Interim Director, NAACP Education Department
Baltimore, Maryland
LOCAL UNIT WORK:
At the local, state and national levels we will work to address
inaccurate, uninformed and misleading information about
Common Core State Standards, while also closely monitoring
its implementation to ensure that all students benefit. Longtime
educator Dr. Barbara Desmond served as a presenter on
the recent NAACP Daisy Bates Institute Common Core State
Standards panel. The NAACP Education Department is
dedicated to expanding and building upon the legacy is the
historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Decision. To
meet the challenges of educating our youth in the 21st century,
the NAACP believes we must create and provide for students
who have not received full benefits of this momentous decision.
We must create and provide the means necessary for the
success of all students. All students must have access to a strong
Pre-K foundation, are taught by qualified effective teachers, be
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impacted by strong leaders & role models in our communities,
have access to increased learning opportunities and benefits
from wisely targeted resources.
Dr. Barbara Dezmon
Education Chair, NAACP Maryland State Conference
Baltimore, Maryland
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
The Environmental and Climate Justice Program was birthed
out of the recognition that communities of color and low income
communities sit at the nexus between directly impacted by
pollution from the very facilities the drive climate change and
also being hit first and worst from the results of climate change.
Therefore, the program strategy is two-pronged: Reducing
harmful emissions through increased regulations shutting down
the most polluting facilities, coal fired power plants while also
working to advance alternatives through energy efficiency
and clean energy measures. At the same time, recognizing
that climate change is here and impacting communities daily,
we are also working on strengthening community resilience by
building local economies and increasing local self-reliance.
DIRECTOR:
Jacqueline Patterson
Director, Environmental and Climate Justice
Baltimore, Maryland
LOCAL UNIT WORK:
Recognizing that climate change is not only a threat-multiplier
that impacts all sectors of life; climate change progression is
also impacted and driven by how we lead all aspects of our
lives. Multi-faceted problems call for holistic solutions. Therefore,
community/unit level work has encompassed comprehensive
visioning, planning and reform. Whole community designs
being implemented in Gulfport, Mississippi and Prichard,
Alabama include:
green schools, waste diversion/recycling,
community owned energy, local food movements,
transformational resilience, and clean air
resolutions/ordinances.
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Ruth Story
Branch President
Gulfport, Mississippi
HEALTH
The NAACP’s health agenda has been developed to improve
the health and well being of African American families and
families of color. As a trusted voice in the community, the
NAACP focuses on awareness, education and advocacy efforts
targeted toward preventable diseases and social conditions
that disparately affect the African American community and
the systemic injustices that correlate with these inequities. That
NAACP is focusing the Association’s health agenda in the
following areas:
Childhood Obesity Advocacy, Health & Wellness,
Healthcare Reform, and HIV/AIDS.
Through the NAACP’s newly branded Health A.C.T. initiative,
(Advocacy, Community Education & Mobilization, Training) the
health department is preparing to equip communities with plans
to improve healthy behaviors and create healthier environments.
DIRECTOR:
Niiobli Armah, IV
Director, NAACP Health Department
Baltimore, Maryland
LOCAL UNIT WORK:
The NAACP is committed to ensuring that communities of color
understand that benefits provided by the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the importance of its
implementation. The Health Department began by forging a
number of partnerships with organizations across the nation to
ensure that communities of color remain a priority demographic
for implementation of the ACA. The NAACP board of Directors
passed a resolution identifying health coverage as a critical civil
rights issue and issued a mandate that all 38 state conferences
in the organization facilitate workshops around ACA at their
Fall 2013 state conventions. Dr. Francis Johnson will share his
strategy around the Affordable Health Care Act implementation
that has occurred throughout the state of Georgia.
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Lanette Cambell
Health Chair, NAACP Arizona State Conference
Phoenix, Arizona
VOTING RIGHTS
The NAACP believes that every American should have free, open,
equal, and protected access to the vote and fair representation
at all levels of the political process. Since NAACP Voting Rights
Initiative was launched in 2011, the NAACP has played a
leading role in national efforts to stop the expansion of voter
suppression efforts and expand voting rights for all Americans.
The NAACP’s strategy to protect and expand voting rights for
all Americans has elevated and kept the attack on voting rights
in the forefront of the national debate and raised awareness
and advocacy on the international level. With proven success
at the local, state, and federal levels, the NAACP has focused
on building capacity at the field level to ensure the expansion of
voting rights. The NAACP’s voting rights initiative continues to
be guided by the following core strategies:
Stopping the spread of voter suppression laws, with an
emphasis on felony disenfranchisement;
Reversing state-sponsored voter suppression laws;
Building consensus for passage of progressive reforms–
such as universal registration, early voting and same
day registration;
Engaging the United Nations and other human rights
forums; and
Educating voters on the new requirements and rules for
voter registration and voting.
DIRECTOR:
Jotaka Eaddy
Senior Advisor to the President and CEO &
Senior Director, Voting Rights
Washington, DC
LOCAL UNIT WORK:
The battle to protect and expand voting rights is rooted in state
and local communities. The NAACP Voting Rights Initiative
works with local units across the nation to both respond to voting
rights attacks and promote voting rights expansion. To date we
have been successful in defeating voter suppression attempts
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in 16 states. Additionally we have been successful in passing
sweeping voting rights reforms including expanding early voting,
same day registration, and reversing felony disenfranchisement
laws. Currently the NAACP is focused on ensuring that we
advocate for a fix to the Voting Rights Act. Attorney Gary Bledsoe
will speak about current efforts to defend voting rights in Texas
including current litigation efforts and state-wide voter education
and organizing efforts.
Gary Bledsoe
President, NAACP Texas State Conference
Austin, Texas
2:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT YOUTH WORKSHOP
Reef A/B/C, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
“My Vote, My V.O.I.C.E.”
Voicing Our Issues Through Civic Engagement
Young people of color comprise the fastest growing voting
demographic in the country. As a result, in recent years, we’ve
seen a deliberate and strategic attack on student access to the
ballot box. Many of the attacks have focused on restricting
and/or complicating student voting access. As we move into
the 2014 mid-term election cycle, the role of Youth and College
members will be crucial. This interactive workshop will discuss
tools attendees can use to organize on campus and in their
communities to combat voter suppression tactics and best
practices for voter registration, education and mobilization
this fall.
MODERATOR:
Arleya Horne
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CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
YOUTH
WORKSHOP
2:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
PANELISTS
Gregory
Cendana
Cedric
Lawson
Jessica
Pierce
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PANELISTS:
Gregory Cendana
Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance
AFL-CIO
Washington, DC
Cedric Lawson
Black Youth Project 100
Washington, DC
Jessica Pierce
Principle, FierceSpin Consulting
Washington, DC
2:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT YOUTH WORKSHOP
Reef D/E/F, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
“Making the Money Add Up” How to Save and Financially
Prepare for College
African American college graduation rates remain low, at 42%
specifically, despite the modest increase in African American
enrollments in the nation’s highest ranked universities.
This trend signifies that it is not just academic standing or
preparedness that prevents African American students from
completing postsecondary degrees. The Journal of Blacks in
Higher Education states that money is “the most important
factor” impacting an African American students’ ability to
complete their education. In fact, two thirds of all African
American students drop out of college for financial reasons.
This interactive workshop will educate college students and
those preparing for college on the institutional and personal
financial issues they are most likely to face that will impact their
ability to complete college.
SPONSORED BY:
MODERATOR:
Lillian Singh
Director of Economic Strategic Partnership, NAACP
Washington, DC
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ECONOMIC
EMPOWERMENT
YOUTH
WORKSHOP
2:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
PANELISTS
Sarah Audelo
Dr. Ivory Toldson
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SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Josie Thomas
Executive VP & Diversity Officer, CBS Corporation
New York, New York
PANELISTS:
Sarah Audelo
Policy Director, Generation Progress
Washington, DC
Dr. Ivory Toldson
Deputy Director, White House Initiative on
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Washington, DC
2:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
JUVENILE JUSTICE YOUTH WORKSHOP
Mandalay Bay Ballroom F, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
“#NoJusticeNoPeace” Addressing Juvenile Issues in America
The murders of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis received
national media attention. However, urban communities across
the country are grappling with these issues everyday and they
don’t receive any media attention or support resources. The
Youth and College Division is at the forefront of addressing these
issues and empowering young people with the tools necessary to
create lasting change in their local communities. This interactive
workshop is designed to present local advocacy tactics Youth
and College units can implement to address issues such as gun
violence, repealing Stand Your Ground laws, police brutality, etc.
MODERATOR:
Avery Jackson
Midwestern Region IV Youth
Representative, NAACP National Youth Work Committee
Des Moines, Iowa
PANELISTS:
Carmen Berkley
Director of Women, Civil and Human Rights, AFL-CIO
Washington, DC
Erica Ford
Founder, I Love My LIFE Center
Jamaica, New York
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JUVENILE
JUSTICE YOUTH
WORKSHOP
2:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
PANELISTS
Carmen Berkley
Erica Ford
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3:50 P.M. – 4:50 P.M.
SPONSORED BY:
ETHICAL ISSUES FACING SMALL FIRM AND
SOLO PRACTITIONER
MODERATOR:
Kendra Glover
Paralegal, NAACP
Baltimore, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Kevin Tate, Esq.
Assistant Federal Defender
Federal Defenders of Western NC
Jeffrey Blanck, Esq.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Blanck
Reno, Nevada
6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Royal Nation
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
PUBLIC MASS MEETING – YOUTH NIGHT
“To Be Young Gifted and Black”
So often, the media and public narrative is centered on the
negative issues impacting young people across the country.
We recognize there are so many troubling issues facing young
people of color. However, we also know that being young,
black and full of talent and potential is one of the most powerful,
combinations that exist. This evening will highlight the gifts and
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PUBLIC MASS
MEETING –
YOUTH NIGHT
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
GREETINGS
Roslyn M. Brock
Lorraine C. Miller
MUSICAL SELECTION
Chloe and Halle
Bailey
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talents of NAACP youth, national celebrities and local freedom
fighters who are making difference and shining as bright as
diamonds in the process. We’re celebrating the greatest gift of
all – being young, gifted and black!
SPONSORED BY:
OPENING PRESENTATION
PRESIDING:
Ariana Noble
INVOCATION:
Elder Trinity Payton
Youth Pastor, House of Holiness Church of God In Christ
Las Vegas, Nevada
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” (video presentation)
GREETINGS:
Roslyn M. Brock
Baltimore, Maryland
Lorraine C. Miller
Washington, DC
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Jeffrey T. Webster
Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Nissan of North America
Nashville, Tennessee
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Chloe and Halle Bailey
GLOSTER B. CURRENT AWARDS:
Joshua Turnquest
Syracuse, New York
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PUBLIC MASS MEETING –
YOUTH NIGHT
6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
PANELISTS
Nate Parker
Raven Goodwin
Aysa Miller
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
The Cameroon National Ballet
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THE YOUTH CHALLENGE:
John Gaskin, III
St. Louis, Missouri
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Chloe and Halle Bailey
PANEL DISCUSSION:
“Young, Gifted and Black in the 21st Century”
MODERATOR:
Sammie J. Dow
National Director, NAACP Youth and College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
PANELISTS:
Nate Parker
Co-Star, “Blackbird”
Raven Goodwin
Co-Star, BET’s “Being Mary Jane”
Aysa Miller
Economic, Deputy Commercial Officer and Vice Consul
U.S. Embassy Khartoum Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE:
Sponsored by The Hart Foundation
CLOSING REMARKS:
Sammie J. Dow
National Director, NAACP Youth and College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Elder Trinity Payton
Youth Pastor, House of Holiness Church of God In Christ
Las Vegas, Nevada
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9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
PRESIDENT & CEO RECEPTION (REGISTRATION BADGE REQUIRED)
Mandalay Bay Ballroom E/F/G/H, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
10:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.
YOUTH SOCIAL ACTIVITY
LOCATION: LaserQuest (Transportation Will Be Provided)
7361 W. Lake Mead Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
10:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M.
COLLEGE & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL RECEPTION
LOCATION: Shanghai Lilly Lounge at Mandalay Bay
*Conference Badge and State-Issued ID required
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5:45 A.M. – 6:00 A.M.
MORNING FITNESS/BOOTCAMP
Mandalay Bay Ballroom I, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
Tuesday Grove with Fitness Trainer Instructor Temphest Blue
7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
YOUTH & COLLEGE REGIONAL MEETINGS
Election of Committees and Election of Youth Representatives
to the National Youth Work Committee
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
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II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
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Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Reef D/E/F
Mandalay Bay
Reef A/B/C
Mandalay Bay
Ballroom A
Ballroom B
Ballroom C
Ballroom D
Ballroom L
8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.
REGIONAL MEETINGS
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
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II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
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Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
Reef D/E/F
Mandalay Bay
Reef A/B/C
Mandalay Bay
Ballroom A
Ballroom B
Ballroom C
Ballroom D
Ballroom L
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
LEGISLATIVE SESSION – RESOLUTIONS ONLY 2014 Resolutions
PRESIDING:
Madie Robinson
Vice Chair, NAACP 2014 Resolutions Committee
Florence, South Carolina
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PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Judge Fred Banks
Jackson, Mississippi
INVOCATION:
Bishop William R. Jones
Senior Pastor, New Life Christian Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
(Includes Voting, Alternate, Observers, Exhibitors,
Job Fair, Retailers)
PRESENTATION OF THE KELLY MILLER ALEXANDER, SR.
NAACP STATE CONFERENCE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
PRESENTATION OF THE RUPERT RICHARDSON MEMORIAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD
2014 RESOLUTIONS:
Leon Russell
Chair, 2014 Resolutions Committee
Clearwater, Florida
BENEDICTION:
Bishop William R. Jones
Senior Pastor, New Life Christian Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
10:00 A.M.–11:00 A.M. (PST)
“THE CRISIS TODAY” Radio Show
hosted by Judge Laura D. Blackburne
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
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10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
RETAIL EXPO
12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
JOB FAIR OPENING
12:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
ELECTION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
ARMED SERVICES & VETERANS AFFAIRS LUNCHEON
SPONSORED BY:
MASTER OF CEREMONY:
Mr. Jimmy Love
Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity
Department of Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC
PRESIDING CO-HOSTS:
Dr. Marcella Maxwell
New York, New York
Mr. Howard Jefferson
Member, NAACP Board of Directors
Chairman Veterans Taskforce
Houston, Texas
WELCOME:
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PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS AND
NATIONAL ANTHEM
INTRODUCTIONS:
Mr. Jimmy Love
INVOCATION
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Rhonda Watlington
Execution/Implementation Specialist, Food Lion
Salisbury, North Carolina
Marc C. Littlejohn
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs – Constituent Relations
Walmart
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Kenneth D. Wade
Community Affairs Executive
Bank of America
GREETINGS:
Mona Lisa Faris
President & Founder, Diversity Comm, Inc.
U.S. Veterans Magazine
LUNCH IS SERVED
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER:
Lieutenant Commander Keith Thomas
United States Coast Guard
GUEST SPEAKER:
Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown
PRESENTATION OF THE JESSE BROWN DISTINGUISHED
LEADERSHIP AWARD
PRESENTER:
RECIPIENT:
Honorable Harry Reid
Nevada
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PRESENTATION OF THE JULIUS E. WILLIAMS
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
PRESENTER:
RECIPIENT:
U.S. VETS - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENTATION OF THE NAACP
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
RECIPIENT :
Vice Admiral Manson K. Brown
PRESENTATION OF THE BENJAMIN L. HOOKS
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
RECIPIENT :
Ms. Terri A. Dickerson
Director, Office of Civil Rights
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ROY WILKINS RENOWNED
SERVICE AWARDS:
ROLL CALL OF AWARD RECIPIENTS:
United States Army – Ms. Donna Leon
United States Navy – Chief Petty Officer Sam T. Spain
United States Marine Corps – Captain Andrew Smith, IV
United States Air Force – Tech. Sgt. Kevin E. Brown
National Guard Army Guard – First Lt. Caroline Muriama
National Guard Air Guard – Sr. Mstr. Sgt. Torry R. Thompson
U.S. Coast Guard Academy – Lieutenant Jorell Webb
4th Estate (Defense Agencies) – Ms. Ramona Douglas
CLOSING THANK YOU:
Dr. Maxwell and Mr. Jefferson
BENEDICTION
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1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
CLARA LUPER YOUTH & COLLEGE ADVISORS LUNCHEON
Great Hall, Excalibur Hotel
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Javonte McNear
President, Virginia NAACP Youth and College Division
Richmond, Virginia
INVOCATION:
Jimmel Banks
Youth Pastor, Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada
GREETINGS AND PURPOSE:
Angel Carter
Vice President, Texas NAACP Youth and College Division
Denton, Texas
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Deborah J. Speed
Verizon Communications
Washington, DC
LUNCH IS SERVED
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Brandon Jones
Western Region Adult Representative,
NAACP National Youth Work Committees
San Jose, California
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Michael Tubbs
City Councilman, City of Stockton California
Stockton, California
ADVISOR APPRECIATION:
Youth and College Division Delegates
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CLARA LUPER YOUTH &
COLLEGE ADVISORS LUNCHEON
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Michael
Tubbs
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ADVISOR AWARDS:
Linda Lydia
Southwestern Region Adult Representative,
NAACP National Youth Work Committee
Dallas, Texas
CLOSING REMARKS:
Jahmaiah Lewis
National Youth Organizer, NAACP Youth and College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Jimmel Banks
Youth Pastor, Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries, Inc
Las Vegas, Nevada
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
42nd NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Mrs. Jeanetta Williams
President, NAACP Salt Lake Branch
President, Tri-State State Conference
Idaho-Nevada-Utah
INVOCATION:
Bishop William H. Graves
Memphis, Tennessee
WELCOME:
Reverend Oscar Tillman
President, NAACP Maricopa Branch, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
GREETINGS:
Dr. Ernest Johnson, Esq.
Chair, Membership and Units Committee
President, NAACP Louisiana State Conference
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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42nd NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
LUNCHEON
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Elaine R.
Jones
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SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Melodi Morrissette
Corporate Responsibility & Reputation
SVP, Community & Relation, BBVA Compass
Birmingham, Alabama
LUNCH IS SERVED
Hazel N. Dukes
New York, New York
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Elaine R. Jones
Civil Rights Attorney and Activist
Washington, DC
CLOSING REMARKS:
Andrea Brown-Gee
Director, NAACP Membership Department
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Bishop William H. Graves
Memphis, Tennessee
1:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION FUND TRUSTEES MEETING
3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
PLENARY SESSION
Black Turnout for the 2014 Mid-Term Elections and the Fight
Against Voter Suppression
Access to the Ballot box is the power in which we advocate for
all of key issues affecting our communities. Across the nation,
we continue to witness a major attack on the access through
various forms of voter suppression. At the same time, we have
seen a wave of organizing and movement building that is
shifting the narrative across the nation,. Panelist will discuss the
current movement to defend and expand voting rights at the
state and national level, outline the challenges to voting rights
in the aftermath of Shelby County vs. Holder decision, and
discuss strategies needed to ensure and increased voter turnout
in the 2014 election.
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PRESIDING:
Reverend Ocsar Tillman
Phoenix, Arizona
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Nate Miles
Seattle, Washington
MUSICAL SELECTION:
VIP
INVOCATION:
Rabbi Yocheved Mintz
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
Las Vegas, Nevada
MODERATOR:
Roland Martin
Journalist, Syndicated Columnist & Author
Washington, DC
PANELISTS:
Cristobal Alex
President, The Latino Victory Fund
Washington, DC
Cornell Belcher
President, Brilliant Corners Research & Strategies
Washington, DC
Stacey Abrams
House Minority Leader, Georgia General Assembly
Atlanta, Georgia
Ryan P. Haygood
Director of the Political Participation Group of the
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
New York, New York
Jotaka Eaddy
Senior Advisor to the President and CEO &
Senior Director, Voting Rights, NAACP
Washington, DC
BENEDICTION:
Rabbi Yocheved Mintz
Congregation P’nai Tikvah
Las Vegas, Nevada
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PLENARY SESSION
3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
Roland Martin
Cristobal Alex
Cornell Belcher
Stacey Abrams
Ryan P. Haygood
Jotaka Eaddy
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3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE MEETING
Mandalay D, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
NATIONAL YOUTH WORK COMMITTEE MEETING
Mandalay I, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
JUANITA JACKSON MITCHELL
YOUTH FREEDOM FUND AWARDS DINNER
Lagoon Ballroom, Mandalay Bay Hotel Convention Center
SPONSORED BY:
HOST:
Valeska Guitterez
President, California-Hawaii NAACP
Youth and College Division
Oakland, California
INVOCATION:
Hira Moten
Student, UNLV Islamic Society of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
SPECIAL GREETINGS:
Brendien Mitchell
Ocala, Florida
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Pamela Alexander
Director, Community Development and Fund Operations
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, Michigan
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Friends of Gospel
Las Vegas, Nevada
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YOUTH FREEDOM FUND
AWARDS DINNER
7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ledisi
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YOUTH FREEDOM FUND
AWARDS DINNER
7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
THE DIRECTORS AWARD
Sammie
J. Dow
YOUTH FREEDOM FUND DINNER CONCERT
Sevyn
Streeter
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Kayla Mayben
Assistant Secretary, Virginia NAACP Youth and
College Division
Richmond, Virginia
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Ledisi
Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist
PRESENTATION OF YOUTH & COLLEGE
DIVISION AWARDS:
Maureen Duncan
Advisor, Indiana NAACP Youth and College Division
Midwest Region Adult Representative, NAACP National
Youth Work Committee
Anderson, Indiana
Avery Jackson
Midwestern Region Youth Representative, NAACP National
Des Moines, Iowa
Morandon Henry
Western Region Youth Representative, NAACP National
Oakland, California
THE DIRECTORS AWARD:
Sammie J. Dow
National Field Director, NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Hira Moten
Student, UNLV Islamic Society of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
YOUTH FREEDOM FUND DINNER CONCERT
PERFORMANCES BY:
Sevyn Streeter
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7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA
SPONSORED BY:
CHOIR:
FaceBook Charole
INVOCATION:
Dr. Ronald Thomas
Senior Pastor, Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
Rhondalynn Richards
Enterprise Philanthropy, State Farm
Rochester, New York
PERFORMANCE:
Sponsored by The Hart Foundation
GUEST RECORDING ARTISTS:
James Fortune and FIYA
Shawn McLemore
Anita Wilson
BENEDICTION :
Dr. Ronald Thomas
Senior Pastor, Reconciliation Apostolic Ministries, Inc.
Las Vegas, Nevada
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GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA
7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
GUEST RECORDING ARTISTS
James
Fortune
& FIYA
Anita
Wilson
Shawn
McLemore
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9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
MUSICAL PROGRAM
9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
FINAL PLENARY SESSION
PRESIDING:
Ariana Noble
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Reverend Amos Brown
INVOCATION:
Dr. Robert Fowler
Las Vegas, Nevada
PANEL DISCUSSION:
“Advancing, Enforcing and Protecting the
NAACP’s Civil Rights Agenda”
This session will focus on the work and priorities of the
departments and agencies of the federal government
responsible for interpreting, enforcing and implementing our
Nation’s Civil Rights Laws. We are pleased and honored to
have joining us the leaders of some of these agencies to talk
about how they use their agencies to promote and protect all
Americans, and particularly the concerns of racial and ethnic
minority Americans.
MODERATOR:
Hilary O. Shelton
Director, NAACP Washington Bureau &
Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy
Washington, DC
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FINAL PLENARY SESSION
9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
MODERATOR
PANELISTS
Hilary O. Shelton
Jacqueline Berrien
Martin Castro
Ronald Davis
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PANELISTS:
Jacqueline Berrien
Chair, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, DC
Martin Castro
Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Washington, DC
Ronald Davis
Director, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Washington, DC
CORPORATE MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
FINAL REPORT OF THE 2014 CREDENTIALS
WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
YEAR 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION
GREETINGS:
Jack Ferguson
President & CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitor Bureau
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BENEDICTION:
Dr. Ronald Thomas
Las Vegas, Nevada
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
LABOR LUNCHEON
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Mr. Richard Womack, Jr.
AFL-CIO
Washington, DC
INVOCATION:
Dr. Ralph Williamson
Senior Pastor, First African Methodist Episcopal
Las Vegas, Nevada
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LABOR LUNCHEON
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
SPEAKER
Terry O’Sullivan
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OPENING REMARKS:
Mr. Richard Womack, Sr.
Washington, DC
WELCOME:
Ms. Jeanetta Williams
President, NAACP Idaho-Nevada-Utah
Tri-State Conference
GREETINGS:
Local Las Vegas Rep.
President, AFL-CIO Las Vegas
INTRODUCTIONS:
Ms. Clayola Brown
Washington, DC
SPONSOR GREETINGS:
General Motors
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Phil Taylor
Las Vegas, Nevada
PRESENTATION OF THE NAACP
BENJAMIN L. HOOKS
“KEEPER OF THE FLAME AWARD”:
NAACP Labor Committee
Assisted by Dawn Chase
AWARD RECIPIENTS:
Mr. Leroy Gadsden
Dr. William Spriggs
Mr. William “Bill” Lucy
Washington, DC
SPEAKER:
Terry O’Sullivan
General President
Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)
Washington, DC
CLOSING REMARKS:
Richard Womack
Member, NAACP National Board of Directors, AFL-CIO - Retired
Washington, DC
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BENEDICTION:
Dr. Ralph Williamson
Senior Pastor, First African Methodist Episcopal
Las Vegas, Nevada
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
ROY WILKINS YOUTH LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Darrow Perkins, III
First Vice President, California-Hawaii
NAACP Youth and College Division
Oakland, California
INVOCATION:
Minister Ender Austin, III
Youth Pastor, Bethseda Church of God in Christ
Las Vegas, Nevada
GREETINGS:
Louyankkah Justilien
Vice President, Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council
Miami, Florida
SPONSORS GREETINGS
MUSICAL SELECTION:
Jubal Arts Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
MEDGAR EVERS AWARD PRESENTATION:
Brenelle Knight
President, St. Louis University NAACP College Chapter
St. Louis, Missouri
Ti’el Love
Goochland County NAACP Youth Council
Goochland County, Virginia
SPEAKER:
Honorable Aja Brown
Mayor of Compton
Compton, California
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ROY WILKINS YOUTH
LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
SPEAKER
Honorable Aja Brown
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CLOSING REMARKS:
Sammie J. Dow
National Field Director,
NAACP Youth & College Division
Baltimore, Maryland
BENEDICTION:
Minister Ender Austin, III
Youth Pastor, Bethseda Church of God in Christ
Las Vegas, Nevada
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
RUN OFF ELECTION (IF REQUIRED)
2:00 P.M.
MOVIE SCREENING: “GET ON UP”
United Artists Showcase Theatre 8
3769 Las Vegas Blvd S. Las Vegas NV 89109
In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award®-nominated
blockbuster “The Help”, Tate Taylor directs “42’s” Chadwick
Boseman as James Brown in “GET ON UP.” Based on the
incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will
give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of
Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished
childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential
figures of the 20th century. Boseman is joined in the drama
by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James,
Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott and Dan Aykroyd.
3:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
YOUTH & COLLEGE DAY OF SERVICE
SPONSORED BY:
LOCATION:
Three Square Food Bank
Las Vegas, Nevada
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7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
FREEDOM FUND/SPINGARN AWARDS PRESENTATION
SPONSORED BY:
PRESIDING:
Dr. Ernest L. Johnson
President, Louisiana State Conference
Chairman, Membership & Units Committee
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
NATIONAL ANTHEM:
The Ernest Walker Band
INVOCATION:
Bishop Dennis Proctor
Montgomery, Alabama
PRESENTATION OF THE THALHEIMER AWARD WINNERS
DINNER SERVED
PRESIDING:
Elaine Jones
Chairman, 2014 Spingarn Award Committee
President & Director - Counsel Former (1993-2004)
Washington, DC
LIFT EV’RY VOICE AND SING:
Shawn McLemore
INTRODUCTION OF SPONSORS & VIDEO PRESENTATION:
Vice Chair, NAACP Special Contribution Fund Board of Trustees
Member, Spingarn Award Committee
New York, New York
GREETINGS:
Roslyn M. Brock
Elkridge, Maryland
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THE SPINGARN MEDAL: ITS PURPOSE
Ariana Noble
TRIBUTE TO LIVING SPINGARN MEDALISTS:
Lorraine C. Miller
Washington, DC
VIDEO TRIBUTE TO MEDALIST
MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES:
Chloe & Halle Bailey with NAACP Youth Choir
Terence Blanchard
Regina Belle
Ledisi
Chante Moore
Angie Stone
Ruben Studdard
VIDEO TRIBUTE TO MEDALIST
INTRODUCTION OF SPINGARN PRESENTER:
Elaine Jones
Chairman, 2014 Spingarn Award Committee
President & Director Counsel Former (1993–2004)
Washington, DC
PRESENTATION OF THE SPINGARN MEDAL
RECIPIENT:
Quincy Jones
WE ARE THE WORLD:
All Entertainers & Choir
GOD BE WITH YOU ‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN
BENEDICTION:
Reverend Oscar S. Tillman
Las Vegas, Nevada
CLOSING:
Leon Russell
Clearwater, Florida
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FREEDOM FUND/SPINGARN
AWARDS PRESENTATION
7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES
Chloe & Halle Bailey
Terence Blanchard
Regina Belle
Ledisi
Chante Moore
Angie Stone
Ruben Studdard
111
SPINGARN MEDAL RECIPIENT
Quincy
Jones
112
113
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
114
CHAIRMAN
Averitt, Ophelia
Howard, Antashe
Roslyn M.
Brock
Banks, Hon Fred L., Jr.
Huffman, Alice
Barber, Dr. William, II
James, Leonard, III
VICE CHAIRMAN
Bledsoe, Gary
Jefferson, Howard
Leon W.
Russell
Bolling, Barbara
Johnson, Dr. Ernest
Bond, Julian H.
Kalahar, Thomas L.
Boykin-Towns, Karen
Love Da’Quan
Brock, Roslyn M.
Lucy, William
Brown, Dr. Amos
Lydia, Bob
Brown, Debra
McMorris, Lamell
Butler-Grant, Jessica
Miller, Lorraine
Butler-Mcintyre, Cynthia
Mitchell, Brendien
Cash, Donald
Mondesire, Jerome W.
Cofield, William E.
Moore, Gwen
Coleman, Carolyn
Noble, Ariana A.
Crowell, James W., III
Nweze, Adora Obi
Curry, Michael A.
Proctor, Bishop Dennis V.
Dear, Rev. Theresa A.
Robinson, Madie A.
Doolin, Dedric L.
Ricard, Steven
Douglas, Anthony R.
Russell, Anita L.
DuBose, Min. Edward
Russell, Leon W.
Dukes, Dr. Hazel N.
Saperstein, Rabbi David N.
Egland, Katherine T.
Scruggs, Dr. Julius R.
Esdaile, Scot X.
Sweet-Love, Gloria
Gallman, James
Tillman, Rev. Oscar S.
Gaskin, John, III
Turner, Jesse H., Jr.
Goatley, Dr. David
Turner, Michael T.
Graves, Bishop William H.
Turnquest, Joshua
Gresham, George
White, Yvonne
Hasson, Ron
Williams, Robin
Holiefield, General
Wilson, Lillie
Horne, Arleya
Womack, Richard G.
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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION
FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAIRMAN
Alexander, Pamela
Randolph, Dr. Lonnie
Dr. Dwayne
Proctor
Arrandondo, Dr. John E .
Sapp Davis, Barabara
Blackburne, Laura D.
Sessoms, Julia-Feliz
VICE CHAIRMAN
Bland, Larcine
Shomer, Lewis
Brooks, Zafar J.
Silver Parker, Ester
Dedner, Kevin
Silverman, Stephanie
Dixon, Georgette
Smith, Hilton
Dorn, Angela
Smith, Ralph
Duffy, Eugene J.
Spinnato, John
Foster, Miguel
Steele, CeLois
Foster-Simeon, Ed
Williams, Roy Levy
Furr, Jr., Johnny
Wilson-Thompson, Kathleen
Gaston, Patrick R.
Yosufzai, Sahriq
Hudson, Gerald
Young, Carole
Marcella M.
Maxwell
GENERAL
COUNSEL/
SECRETARY
Kim M. Keenan,
Esq.
Johnson, Roger D.
Kalahar, Thomas L.
PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
Lombard, Tanya Leah
Evers-Williams, Myrlie
Lucas, Larry
Graves, Earl, Sr.
Maxwell, Marcella Ed.D.
Henry, “Hank” Aaron
Miles, Nate
Norman, Rev. Keith
Peterson, Eric
Proctor, Dwayne
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117
NAACP NATIONAL STAFF
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD
Wayne N. Fitzpatrick
Art Director
Barbara A. Brown
Executive Assistant
Reginald E. Thomas
Director, Advertising
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Tehra Williams
Administrative Assistant
Lorraine Miller
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
DEVELOPMENT
Kia Pearson
Vice President, Executive Operations
Paula J. Brown Edme
Director Corporate Development
Sadie Harris
Executive Assistant, Correspondence
Darryl D’Ateno
Data Records Coordinator
Carrlyn Nnoli
Administrative Coordinator
Melissa Hewitt
Senior Director Foundation Relations
ACT-SO
Ebony T. Jones
Larry Brown, Jr.
Director
NeAnna Roane McLean
Jamie Jones-Branch
Scott Melton
Senior Director of Individual Giving
ADMINISTRATION
Mildred Roxborough
Special Assistant - SCF
Lewis Conaway, III
Maintenance Grounds Technician
Lynda Seward
Grants Manager
Ronald Lamyssaire
Incoming Mail Coordinator
Jessie Sigmon
Executive Assistant
Philip L. White
Outgoing Mail Coordinator
118
EVENTS PLANNING
COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL MEDIA
Ana Aponte-Curtis
Vice President, Events Planning
Jamiah A. Adams
Director, Digital Media
Chantel L. Clea Goins
Meeting Planner
Brian McCoy
Social Media Online Specialist
Felisha Fowlkes
Eric Oliver
Web Developer, Graphic Artist
Nicholas Wiggins
Meeting Planner
Michelle Nealy
Communications Associate
FIELD & MEMBERSHIP OPERATIONS
CRISIS
Quincy Bates
Regional Field Organizer, Region VI
Jabari Asim
Editor-in-Chief
Darnel Brown
Constituent Service Representative
Lottie L. Joiner
Senior Editor
Keena M. Davis
Administrative Coodinator
India A. Artis
Business Manager
Mandla Deskins
Regional Field Organizer, Region VII
Sammie J. Dow
National Field Director, Youth & College
Craig Lee
Senior Staff Accountant
Sean Paul Dugar
Regional Field Director, Region I
Semeka G. Lyles
Staff Accountant
Gill L. Ford
Director Unit Capacity Building
Sylvia O’Neal
Cash Disbursement Specialist
Rebecca Guerra
Regional Field Organizer, Region V
Nazar Scott
Unit Compliance Coordinator
Redditt Hudson
Regional Field Organizer, Region IV
Reginald N. Thornton
Staff Accountant
Devoure L. Jackson
Regional Field Fellow, Economic Development
HOLLYWOOD BUREAU
Tavon Jackson
Constituent Service Representative
Cynthia Mayhew-Hinds
Senior Manager, Special Projects
Audrey A. Lamyssaire
Manager Constituent Services
Robin R. Harrison
Senior Manager, Special Projects
Jahmaiah Lewis
Youth Organizer
HUMAN RESOURCES
Jonathan McKinney
Regional Field Organizer, Region III
Patricia Pinchinat
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Kameron Middlebrooks
Regional Field Director, Region IV
Nancy Bailey
Manager, Human Resources
Kevin Myles
Field Director, East
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Hope Randall
Administrative Coordinator, Youth & College
Jerome Reide
Regional Field Director, Region III
Chantal Reynolds
Regional Field Organizer, Region I
Desmond Seymour
College & Young Adult Organizer
Yutiv L. Stafford
Reports Verification
Deborah J. Stewart Anderson
Regional Field Fellow, Economic Development
Shawn C. Ward Dunlap
Correspondence Coordinator
Carmen Watkins
Field Director, West
FINANCE
Samuel Gaillard
Chief Financial Officer
Keianna J. Thompson
Deputy Controller
Dawnyell Harris
Executive Assistant to CFO
Lasan Coger
Senior Systems Administrator
Tonya Banks
Systems Administrator
Jamal Blake
Help Desk Specialist
LEGAL
Kim Keenan
General Counsel
Marshall Taylor
Deputy General Counsel
Anson C. Asaka
Associate General Counsel
Khyla Craine
Assistant General Counsel
Kendra Glover
Paralegal
Evan Johnson
Records Coordinator
Lamarious Myers
Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
Lanita A. Ross
Special Assistant to the General Counsel
119
NAACP NATIONAL STAFF
MEMBERSHIP
Andrea G. Brown
Membership Director
Bethany Criss-June
Deputy Director of Membership
Jacqueline Elaine Anderson
Member Service Admin Coordinator–
Online Membership
Charles Lowery
Director, Fair Lending & Inclusion,
Financial Freedom Center
Tabatha Magobet
Program Coordinator, Health Programs
Michael Jordan, Jr.
Member Service Representative
Carlton Mayers, II
Program Specialist, Criminal Justice
Sidra Kirnon
Member Service Representative
Jacqueline Patterson
Director, Environmental & Climate Justice
Victoria Murchison
Member Service Admin Coordinator–
Direct Mail Program
Heather Qader
Executive Assistant & Coordinator,
Wanda R. Worrell Joyner
Member Service Coordinator–
Life Membership Program
Jason Richardson
Fair Lending & Inclusion Campaign Specialist,
OPERATIONS
Keron Sadler
Manager, Health Programs
Chief of Staff and Chief Program Officer
Lillian D. Singh
Director, Partnerships and Development,
PROGRAMS
Niiobli Armah, IV
Director, Health Programs
Sabrina Terry
Economic Program Specialist,
Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
Senior Director, Economic Programs &
Executive Director, Financial Freedom Center
Jennifer A. White
Program Manager, Health Programs
& Partnerships
Dawn Cherisse Chase
Manager Fairness & Opportunities
Pamela Woodson
Administrative Coordinator, Education
Katrina Cousins
Administrative Coordinator,
Enviromental & Climate Justice
WASHINGTON BUREAU
India J. Dockins
Administrative Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Vivian Duru
Program Specialist, Health Programs
Jotaka Eaddy
Senior Advisor President & CEO and
Senior Director, Voting Rights Initiative
Victor L. Goode
Interim Director, Education
Niaz Kasravi
Director, Criminal Justice
Getachew Kassa
Manager, Voting Rights
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Nicole Kenney
Economic Program Specialist,
Hilary O. Shelton
Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Policy and
Director, Washington Bureau
Carol N. Kaplan
Senior Congressional Analyst
Adam A. Lee
Legislative Secretary
Valerie McDonald
Secretary/Receptionist
Cathy R. Miller
Manager, Office Operations
Joseph Reed
Policy Analyst
121
SPONSORS
OFFICIAL CONVENTION SPONSORS
SUPPORTING CONVENTION SPONSORS
CONTRIBUTING CONVENTION SPONSORS
PARTNERS
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When a group of people comes along who have the courage and vision
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That is why we have forged strong relationships with a number of diversity organizations and
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Defense Contract Management Agency (DOD)
Department of Veteran Affairs National Cemetery Administration
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Human Rights Commission
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NAACP Programs
NAACP Washington Bureau
National Association for Black Veterans
National Education Association
National Library of Medicine
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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
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SEIU
Selective Service System
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Social Security Administration
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US Department of Justice
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Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc
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