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We honor and recognize these women who have shaped our past and continue to inspire our future.
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Doris Bond - President for 10 yrs fought fiercely to advocate for the dignified, equitable treatment of inmates incarcerated in the prison system. A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the West Chester Community Center; worked as the Program and Recreational Director managing youth programs, Interim Executive Director twice, and CoPresident of the Board of Directors.
Alice Hammond - President for over 10 yrs
has served her West Chester community all of her life. She has served on the boards of the Domestic Violence Ctr and Homeless Single’s Women’s Shelter Task Force. A member of the Mayor’s Community-Police Partnership Team (Comitta), and the Charles A. Melton Scholarship Committee. She helped to establish the Historic West End Neighborhood Association and serves as a volunteer at the Chester County History Center
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Rev. Dr. Richelle Foreman-Gunter - Elected President for the 2025-2027 term, has impacted her community as a minister, consultant, presenter, trainer, author, active volunteer and advocate for racial justice and community healing. She embodies the spirit of a community that bands together to support and uplift one another. Richelle is motivated by her faith and desire to spread goodwill in the community, and she understands the need to engage younger generations.
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Their leadership not only reflects our rich history but also sets the stage for the next generation of women leaders.
On Monday, January 6, 2025.
Installation ceremony of our new leadership was conducted by Pastor Wayne E. Croft, of St Paul's Baptist Church, W.C..
OUR BRANCH ELECTIONS WERE HELD ON OCTOBER 16TH.
The results are ALL IN
and SO ARE WE!
We ARE YOUR branch of the NAACP.
Rabbi Maury Hoberman, Kesher Israel Congregation shared
"The Legacy of Leadership."
Due to inclement weather the event was held via Zoom.
Congratulations to all of our honorees. Rev. Dr. Kyle Boyer, Rev. Dr. Amos Brown, Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., and Mr. James Jennings. We will also acknowledge local Community History Makers, including Dr. Koreem Bell, Rev. Karen Johnson. Pastor Tiffany Martin, Mr. Timmy Nelson, Rev. Cindy Hawkins-Outlaw. Elizabeth Liz Reed, and Ms.Renee Cookie Washington.
Thank you to our guest speaker Rev. Dr. Robert Scott Jones for that powerful message.
Our theme “Thriving Together All In” embodies our unwavering commitment to social justice and community engagement, not only in our past but moving forward toward our future.
The endurance, strength and legacy of our branch is a tribute to our remarkable members, past Presidents, local Community History Makers and the invaluable support of our contributors and friends.
OUR POSITION STATEMENT ON THE VALLEY FORGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY APPLICATION.
AUGUST 23, 2023,
The West Chester Area School Board denied an application by Valley Forge Classical Academy Charter School, based in Exton, to open a charter school in the district.
Sue Tiernan, board president said after a special board meeting Wednesday at Fugett Middle School, “The decision to deny Valley Forge Classical Academy's charter application was made after careful evaluation of the application's alignment with Pennsylvania’s educational goals and standards and the charter school’s ability to educate to the caliber our community expects."
Source-"The Patch"
Installation ceremony of our new leadership was conducted by Pastor Karen Johnson, of Second Presbyterian Church, West Chester, Pa. The ceremony was held at the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center.
President: Ms. Hammond
1st Vice President: Mr. Jennings
Secretary: Ms. Washington
Assistant Secretary: Mrs. Hubbard
Treasurer: Mrs. McLaughlin
Assistant Treasurer: Mrs. Moran
Executive Committee & Committee Chairs
Mr. Cooper- Economic Development
Mrs. Garrett - Criminal Justice
Rev. Dr. Gunter - Political Action
Mr. Johnstone - Housing
Mrs. Jones - Communications
Dr. Ray - Membership
Mrs. Schaal - Education
Mr. Smith - Youth
African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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West Chester PA NAACP
PO Box 196, West Chester, PA 19381-0196, USA