Jul 12

Written by: host
7/12/2010 6:23 PM

By Patricia Morris

Please allow the GTPB NAACP to share with you an opening address given by our NAACP Chairperson, Roslyn Brock, and a message from our CEO and President Benjamin T. Jealous.

Patricia,

I wish I could capture the energy in this room and send it to you in this email -- because the feeling here is electric.

Roslyn Brock, Chairman of the NAACP, just gave the opening speech at the 101st Annual NAACP Convention. After hearing her speak, I can tell you firsthand that we are committed to making the year ahead one of change and progress for the NAACP and our community.

Already the shift is palpable. And in Chairman Brock's speech, she invited those who care about the future of our nation to join the NAACP to enact change we believe in, change we voted for, change we can actively participate in and, most importantly, change we know must happen.

Take a moment to watch the video of Roslyn Brock's speech and join the NAACP community as we move toward real, tangible progress:

http://action.naacp.org/ChairmanBrock

But as we embrace this movement forward, we have to be aware of our shared history.

For those of you who could not be in the audience last night, listeners were reminded that the NAACP will continue to be crucial as long as structural racism and disparities exist in health, housing and education -- prohibiting individuals and families from the opportunity to succeed.

Watch the video of the Chairman's speech on the NAACP Convention Portal, and learn what it means to be part of a united front working toward success. Also, feel free to leave comments and join the Convention conversation.

http://action.naacp.org/ChairmanBrock

Thanks for watching. I have no doubt the speech will leave you feeling motivated and inspired.

Sincerely,

Ben Jealous
President and CEO
NAACP

 

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