Jeffrey Blanck, a civil rights attorney in Reno, Nev., has become the first non-Black leader of the Reno-Sparks NAACP in the branch’s 66-year history, according to the group’s web page this week. Blanck will be replacing outgoing President Lonnie Feemster, who has just completed his last of four two-year terms at the organization.
Blanck’s involvement with the local NAACP has long been established, with the lawyer serving as the second vice-president and legal redress chair. A 27-year veteran, Blanck was moved to practice law after being inspired by the Civil Rights Movement of the ’60s, according to his website. In a brief statement, Blanck spoke to the diversity of the branch he is soon to helm.
I am proud that our leadership and membership reflect the rich diversity of our community and our country, said Blanck.
Outgoing president Lonnie Feemster added comments as well:
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Heya i am for the first time here. I came
across this board and I find It truly useful & it
helped me out much. I hope to give something back and help others
like you helped me.
and will continue to work to reduce racial disparities and discrimination in our community,” Feemster said.
Please list them.
List the disparities and discrimination
I bet 90% of them can be solved by teaching what we all have in common as americans instead of constantly preaching what is different about us. Or by teaching past evil deeds as a tool to prevent it from happening again instead of using it to shame others and trying to unite people under your flag.
The other 10% is just straight up hate and their is nothin you can do about it. Their will always be evil in this world.All we can do as a society is not give that 10% a mouthpiece and turn your back on those people.