The annual Tyler NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet will be held Saturday, August 11, at 6:00 p.m., at Marvin United Methodist Church. Banquet Speaker is Hon. Gary Bledsoe, Texas Conference President. Tickets are $30 and are available at Beauty Break (903-595-1734) or the NAACP office (903-531-0071). Entertainment is by the North Star Baptist Church Male Choir …
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May 22
Gone too soon
By Jimmy Isaac The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded 103 years ago, in part, to protect black Americans from violence from other races. In 2012, the Longview NAACP Chapter President Branden Johnson and other local leaders seek to slow violence against African-Americans committed by African-Americans. “People, we are tired of …
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May 04
Talking politics: District 3 candidates meet the press and public
Immoderate weather did not stop Longview’s voters and assorted elected officials from attending the final public forum for District 3 candidates before upcoming elections. The local NAACP chapter president, the Reverend Homer Rockmore made clear his organization’s position on the matter. “NAACP does not endorse any candidate,” he said. “We thank each candidate for coming.” …
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Apr 21
District 3 candidates air views and qualifications
The Longview Chamber of Commerce has hosted the three candidates for the City Council District 3 seat–local businessman and concerned citizen Wray Wade, community organizer Victoria Wilson and community servant and businesswoman Kasha Williams. The three expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to share their opinions with chamber members. Wade started out by informing his …
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