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| A show of Appreciation. May, 2007 |
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| Much Deserved Recognition. |
Cops' quick response nabs suspects.
In 1909 the NAACP was founded by Mary White Ovington, a white social worker, in response to the atrocities waged against African-Americans. Such notable black Americans as William Dubois and Mary Macleod Bethune joined her.
Today, the NAACP continues to challenge the forces arrayed against black political, social and economic progress in the United States.
A local chapter has been formed in Williamsport. The Tri-County NAACP chapter’s President is Gerald Smith. The chapter holds monthly meetings to educate the public about its goals in the Lycoming, Union and Northumberland counties.
On April 12, 2007 the chapter publicly commended the brave officers of the Williamsport Police Department for a rapid apprehension of two homicide suspects. In a press release the Tri-County NAACP chapter said, "While many of us were asleep Officers Thomas Bortz, Jimmie Rodgers, Jeremy Brown and Jody Miller were on duty. Thanks to their efficient work the persons responsible for the Sunday night shooting were apprehended within minutes of the crime.
[The quick resolution of] Sunday night’s shooting was an example of excellence in police work and should not go unrecognized or taken for granted by the community."
The chapter’s vice president, Loni Gamble, also exhibited a video presentation that included teenaged movie producer, Kiri Davis' "A girl like me," a short film that highlights the problems of young African-American females and how black children still prefer white dolls over black dolls in psychological tests.
The forum also included video excerpts from Tavis Smiley's 2004 State of the Black Union, Strengthening the Black Family.
After the presentation there was a question and answer session for the Williamsport area’s school system administrators who were in attendance.
For information contact:
Gerald Smith • 320-0474
Loni Gamble • 777-6896
Lycoming Tri-County NAACP
P.O. Box 753
Williamsport, PA 17703
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