NAACP Alabama State Conference Members Attend Region 5 Convention

The 55th Annual NAACP Southeast Region Civil Rights Advocacy Training Institute’s Convention was held in Chattanooga Tennessee on March 8-11. Members of the Dothan Wiregrass Branch #5025 and the NAACP Alabama State Conference attended along with other members from all the Region 5 States (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Tennessee). The Dothan Wiregrass Branch was well represented with 8 delegates attending the convention. There were various speakers and classes that were very exciting and motivational. The theme of the convention of operation was “Moving from good to Great.” The chief financial officer, Mr. Nelson B. Rivers III, delivered a dynamic speech; “One band; One Sound”. The NAACP will stand strong together and get the job done.

The acting President and CEO, Mr. Dennis Hayes addressed the convention with his agenda to keep the NAACP on track and moving forward. Classes were held on education, health, civil engagement, and economics.