Special Events and Projects
Freedom Fund BanquetAn evening to recognize Branch accomplishments and raise funds to support the ongoing work of social change in our community. |
League of Future LeadersAn opportunity to empower, train, and invest in Black youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years. | Juneteenth CelebrationAn event to mark and celebrate the end of slavery in North America. |
OUR Committees
Community CoordinationWendy Sutton, Chair
| CommunicationsKerry Latham, Acting Chair Manages and supports Branch media content and communications. | EducationHeather Carmichael & Jodi Yoder, Co-chairs Explores local, state, and national K-12 education policy issues and practices to ensure equitable education outcomes for Black and other students of color are centered and championed. |
Environmental and Climate Justice
Sara Lovtang, Chair Seeks to eliminate all forms of environmental and climate injustice that negatively impact Black and other communities of color. | FinanceSherrie Day, Treasurer Oversees all financial aspects of the Branch to maintain a strong base for the operations of the work. | Health & Wellness
Deidre Greene, Chair Implements health education initiatives to combat health disparities facing the Black community and other communities of color. |
Housing Committee
Jessica Groom, Chair Advocates for access to affordable housing, combats housing discrimination, and addresses houselessness concerns for the Black community and other communities of color. | Legal RedressJason Dorsette, Acting Chair Investigates cases of potential racial discrimination reported to the Branch and partners with other relevant NAACP Committees on projects of mutual concern. | Membership & Volunteerism
Roberta Smith, Assistant Secretary |
Political Action
Susan Leonard, Chair Advocates for NAACP values on local issues with elected officials and follows actions of state and federal legislatures. |