Fellow Citizens: 

On Sunday, November 4, 2018, the Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP held it’s Biennial Election at the Dayton Unit NAACP office. Dr. Derrick L. Foward was re-elected as President of the Dayton Unit NAACP with his term commencing on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2020. He has won re-election to his seventh 2-year term.

“I am humbled and truly appreciate the members of the Dayton Unit NAACP for believing in my leadership and entrusting me to lead the organization for another two years,” said Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Unit NAACP. “We will remain focused on our 21st Century Game Changers which are as follows: Economic Sustainability; Education; Health; Public Safety and Criminal Justice; Voting Rights and Political Representation; and Expand Youth and Young Adult Engagement” said Foward. “We will continue to hold everyday citizens, small and large business owners and corporations accountable for the racial or bigoted actions they take. We have no permanent friends or permanent enemies, only interests. We must ALL strive to live in an America that is inclusive of ALL people” said Foward.

Members of the NAACP voted on their elected officials Sunday with a majority of incumbents retaining their positions. The other people elected to serve in the Foward administration include:

First Vice President: Rev. Herman E. Branham (Incumbent); Second Vice President: Tom Roberts (Incumbent); Third Vice President: Willie A. Terrell, Jr. (Incumbent); Secretary: Clair Mae Thompson (Incumbent); Assistant Secretary: Lauretta Williams (Incumbent); Treasurer: Cedric L. McGhee (Incumbent); and Assistant Treasurer: Harvey C. Bolden.

Executive Committee: Stacey D. Benson Taylor (Incumbent); Lu Dale (Incumbent); Eric L. Ellington, Sr. (Incumbent); Rev. Dr. David I. Fox (Incumbent); Arnetta G. Gary (Incumbent); Marvene A. Mitchell (Incumbent); David Montgomery (Incumbent); Dr. Carl E. Moyler (Incumbent); Ayo O. Ogunduyile (Incumbent); Derrick Scales, Sr. (Incumbent); Christopher L. Shaw (Incumbent); Scott E. Sliver (Incumbent): Deborah A. Smith (Incumbent); William Thomas Spear (Incumbent); and Dr. Anthony B. Whitmore (Incumbent).

Fellow Citizens:

The Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host a Town Hall titled, “Services Available and Provided to Our Local Veterans.” The event will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy located at 1923 W. Third St. The distinguished guest panelists will be Jill Dietrich, Director, Dayton VA Medical Center; Cheryl Malone, Lt. Colonel US Air Force (Retired), CEO/Founder of Life Transition for Me; Brandon C. McClain, Montgomery County Recorder; Stanley Pleasant, District Commander, Ohio American Legion; and Juanita Ballard, District President, Ohio Women’s Auxiliary. The moderator will be Terrence Williams, Chair of the Dayton Unit NAACP Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee.