80th Annual State Convention & Civil Rights Advocacy Conference
About this Event
The NAACP and partnering organizations have come together to kick off the 80th Annual Convention of the Tennessee State Conference of units. For over, 117years the NAACP has stood as a defender of civil rights, a proponent of social justice, and an advocate for equality and meaningful advancement in all aspects of life. We invite everyone to join us for this informational and engaging event!
Thursday 9/25 Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Religious Affairs/Community Outreach Day
Info: All Events for the day will be held at Anointed Temple of Praise (3939 Riverdale Rd, Memphis, TN 38115). Health Expo (10AM-2PM)
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Religious Leaders/Membership Luncheon
Host: Luncheon Panel (Members of the Clergy)
Info: This event will kick off with a Press Conference at 11:30AM and be followed by a luncheon at 12:00 noon and NAACP Membership Recognitions.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Community (Health/Wellness) Forums
Info: We will host a series of Health/Wellness Sessions addressing public safety, general health and well- being and advocating for policy change. There will also be a health expo taking place prior to the session from 10AM - 2PM.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Mass Meeting and Memorial Services
Host: Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner, Senior Pastor
Info: Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner, Senior Pastor, Mississippi Blvd Church (Memphis, TN)
Friday 9/26 Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Freedom Friday
Info: All Events for the day will be held at the Doubletree Hotel (5069 Sanderlin Ave, Memphis, TN 38117)
🕑: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Advocacy Breakfast & Education Forum
Host: Mr. Darrell Cobbins, State Educ Brd
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Labor & Human Rights Luncheon and Forum
Host: Ms . LaQuinta Honeysucker (UFCW) Director Civil Rights
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PM
Conference Plenary Session
Host: Ms. Gloria J. Sweet-Love, President (TN NAACP)
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Youth & College/Community Town Hall Meeting (LeMoyne Owens College)
Saturday 9/27 Agenda
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
We The People/Civil Rights Training Conference
Info: All Events for the day will be held at the Doubletree Hotel (5069 Sanderlin Ave - Memphis, TN) with the exception of the Community Town Hall (10AM- 11:30AM), which will take place at Mt. Olive Cathedral Church (538 Dr. MLK, Jr. Ave, Memphis, TN 38126)
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
WIN (Women in NAACP) Breakfast
Host: Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Nichols
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Youth & College Opening Plenary Session
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
COMMUNITY TOWNHALL [Mt. Olive Cathedral Church] (Open to the Public)
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Vernon Jarrett Youth Awards Luncheon
🕑: 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
CRATC Session Tracks (Adults and Youth)
🕑: 03:00 AM - 03:30 AM
Closing Plenary Session
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 AM
Freedom Awards Dinner
Host: Rev. Shavon Arline Bradley, Pres. NCNW,
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 343.31
