IF YOU GO* What: NAACP’s 64th annual State Convention and Civil Rights Advocacy Conference* When: Sept. 30-Oct. 2* Where: The Chattanoogan, 1201 S. Broad St.* Registration: $40 adults; $20 age 21 and younger* Information: Call 432-9776
Hannah Martin started a local chapter of Women in the NAACP more than 30 years ago.
Since then, dozens of women have joined the social service group, which gives toys and holiday gift baskets to local families, participates in breast cancer awareness events and provides funding for youths to take school field trips.
“We couldn’t do a lot, but we tried to make an impact,” Ms. Martin said.
The retired certified pharmacy technician and NAACP member of 35 years is among three other women who will be honored at the group’s 64th annual State Convention and Civil Rights Advocacy Conference.
The conference runs from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at The Chattanoogan.
Sharlotte Pope, Willie Eva Carter and the Rev. Ann Jones Pierre will also will be honored. Longtime NAACP President James Mapp will be given the President’s Award, the highest award the conference offers.
Employment, equality in the criminal justice system, redistricting, education and voter registration are among topics to be discussed at the conference, said local NAACP President Valorie Armstrong.
Contact Yolanda Putman at 757-6431 or at yputman@timesfreepress.com.