The annual NAACP statewide convention kicked off Thursday and it will wrap up Sunday.
Organization leaders say it’s a time to discuss issues in the state and find solutions.
Each year, the forum is held in a different city in Alabama. It gives those towns the chance to share their unique histories, and this weekend, Mobile is doing just that. “Seeing this exhibit, it just really tugs at your heart,” said Jan Teurnbore. “Every city that the conference has been in has a unique history about itself that you can learn. You can learn what the people in that region dealt with everyday.”, and he says it’s an emotional experience.
“Looking back at what they went through, it just gives me pride that we were a strong people. We were a strong people, we have always been a strong people,” Teurnbore said.“It is befitting based on what is going on that we are here today and that there are people that are making sure that this is not lost history,” said Simelton.Attendees herald from across the state to take part in workshops and seminars tackling issues like gun violence, human rights, environmental problems and voting rights.
“We’re not going to conquer everything during this convention, but we’re going to put it in the people’s minds and the thoughts of what they can do and we’re going to recognize people for what they have done,” stated Bernard Simelton, President of the Alabama NAACP.“Equity is saying ‘Robert, you are going to run this race as fast as everyone and you can do whatever you want,’ but I only have one leg.
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