Alabama State Conference National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP is basking in excitement with its’ 72nd Annual State
Convention, from Wednesday, September 26th – Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Research Park, in Huntsville, AL.
The press conference will begin promptly at 10:00, Wednesday, September 26th, 2024, in room 101.
Some amazing speakers who will be joining us at this year’s convention include Dr. Everett Kelley,
National President of American Federation of Government Employees, who will be the guest speaker at theWorkers & Human Rights Breakfast, as well as Alabama State Representative, Anthony Daniels, who will be the guest speaker at the Power of the Vote Luncheon.
“We are excited about this year’s convention as it highlights many issues our community is facing,”
said Benard Simelton, president of the Alabama NAACP.
Dr. Candice Matthews, with the National Ministers of Politics for the Black Panther Nation, will be
the guest speaker for the AYCD Banquet, our very own Patricia Evans, the Alabama NAACP’s
Communications Chair and Celsa Stallworth, with the Southern Poverty Law Center will moderate the Black and Brown Coalition Panel Discussion. And Rev. Dion James Watkins, Pastor of Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church will be the keynote speaker at the Freedom Awards Banquet, Saturday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Please go to our website to check out the convention schedule and click on events. www.alnaacp.org
Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and
practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being,
education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
NAACP Alabama State Office
809 Hwy 72 West Suite D Athens, AL 35611 www.alnaacp.org 256-444-1300
For more information, please contact Patricia Evans, ALNAACP Communications Chairperson 205.535.9118
