The Roanoke NAACP Youth Council will be presenting its seventh annual Black History program honoring local heroes. The program, entitled, “Impactors of Excellence Awards” will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in the William Fleming High School auditorium located at 3649 Ferncliff Ave., in Roanoke.
Recognized and honored will be: Patrick Curtis, ACT-SO Committee and youth mentor; Garland Gravely, Fashionista Models of Roanoke and youth coach; Eboni Harrington, RCPS Math Teacher and youth activist; Donna Welcher Lee, retired teacher and Guidance Counselor, Youth activist; Rev. Anthony L. Holmes, Sr., pastor of Loudon Ave. Christian Church, and youth activist; QuoVadis Washington-Brown, Past President Altruist Club and youth leader; Lorena Taylor-Rollins Wilson, NAACP Youth Asst advisor and Roanoke Youth Summit leader; and Richard Wilson, RCPS Student Support Services and WFHS Girls Basketball Coach for their untiring service to the community and the impact each has made on the lives of youth members as well as the community.
The program will also feature the William Fleming HS/Patrick Henry HS Gospel Choir and the Positive Impact Ministries Praise Dance worshippers directed by Ms. Khyree English. In addition, presentations will be made by members of the NAACP Youth Council.
Please come support the Youth Council in this fundraiser and history making program. The NAACP Youth Council, an outgrowth of the Roanoke Branch, is growing in membership and learning about fighting injustices, social/political issues; as well as leadership skills. However, funds are needed for training experiences and attendance at conventions, etc. Community support is much needed and appreciated.
The contributions of these recipients are worthy to be recognized. Please tell your friends and family members about the program. The Youth council will certainly appreciate your patronage and support.
For more information, please contact Youth Council President Chance Staples, 434-382-9030 or Youth Council Advisor, Gloria Randolph-King, 540-793-0811.
