NAACP leaders from across the state gathered at St. John M.B. Church in Stanton, Tennessee, Saturday, February 8, for executive leadership training. More than 200 officers from NAACP Branches participated in the mandatory training led by NAACP Tennessee State Conference President Gloria J. Sweet-Love. She also serves on the NAACP National Board of Directors and as membership chair.
โThe NAACP turns 116 years old on Wednesday, February 12,โ said Sweet-Love. โThis training and the work the NAACP is charged with doing is more important now than ever. Some want us to turn back, but we are not going back, we are organized and ready for the fight at the national, state and local level.โ
Those in attendance had a refresher on the history, vision and mission as well as the importance of membership, leadership and advocacy.
The NAACP Tennessee State Conferenceโs Legislative Day on the Hill is February 11, where more than 150 members will travel to Nashville to meet with state legislators. Governor Bill Lee is scheduled to speak to the members in attendance.
The NAACP TN Education Committee Co-Chair James Shaw presented on the importance of effective leadership. โAn effective leader is someone who listens and works with the membership on creating a cohesive team,โ said Shaw.
Some of the Tennessee branches in attendance included: Memphis, Crockett County, Collierville, Jackson, Tipton County, Somerville, Haywood County, Lauderdale County. Murray County, Sumner County and Clarksville.
This was the third mandatory training for the state of Tennessee executive committee members.
