2024 Founders Day Program - Final

Founders’ Day 2024 Theme:

Living the Dreams of Our Ancestors There are no Bystanders in the Battle for Justice and Equality

Souvenir Program Saturday, February 10, 2024 Cultural Activities Center 3011 N. 3rd Street Temple, Texas 76501

NAACP Founded February 12, 1909

Program Mistress of Ceremony

Dr. Zoe Grant NAACP Temple Branch President, Silver Life Member and Temple City Council Member

Welcome Lift Every Voice and Sing Opening Prayer/Blessing of Food

Minister Carlos Davis, Crestview Church of Christ

~Dinner is Served~ Occasion

Zoe Grant, NAACP Temple Branch President, Silver Life Member Davetta Cross “God Gave Me A Dream That Will Not Die”

Remarks

LaShavio Little, Temple Regional Vice President of Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce, NAACP Member

NAACP Presentations

Presenter Gregory Gregg, NAACP Temple Branch 1st Vice President Life Member Presentations Youth Junior Life Members

Black History Tribute

“Still I Rise by Maya Angelou -- Creating Common Ground” Malaysha Hicks

Introduction of Speaker

Debbie Evans, NAACP Temple Branch Women in NAACP (W.I.N.)

Speaker:

Dell Ingram-Walker, MBA Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Hospital & Clinics McLane Children’s Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Ruby Bridges Trailblazer Awards

Cean Mack, NAACP Temple Branch 2nd Vice President, Parliamentarian, Criminal Justice Chair Danny Taylor, NAACP Temple Branch 3rd Vice President

Closing Remarks

Gregory Gregg, NAACP Temple Branch 1st Vice President

Closing Prayer

Garry Smith, NAACP Temple Branch Legal Redress Chair

NAACP HISTORY

Founded February 12, 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s foremost, largest, and most widely recognized civil rights organization. Its more than half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, leading grassroots campaigns for equal opportunity and conducting voter mobilization.

While much of NAACP history is chronicled in books, articles, pamphlets, and magazines, the true movement lies in the faces of the multiracial, multigenerational army of ordinary men and women who united to awaken the consciousness of a people and a nation.

With such a powerful membership base, all 2,200 chapters of the Association continue to persevere. Together, the NAACP will remain vigilant in its mission until the promise of America is made real for all Americans.

Vision Statement The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.

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Objectives To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States.

To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP’s Articles of Incorporation and this Constitution.

HISTORY OF FOUNDERS DAY Founding group

The NAACP was formed partly in response to the continuing horrific practice of lynching and the 1908 race riot in Springfield, the capital of Illinois and resting place of President Abraham Lincoln. Appalled at the violence that was committed against blacks, a group of white liberals that included Mary White Ovington and Oswald Garrison Villard, both the descendants of abolitionists, William English Walling and Dr. Henry Moscowitz issued a call for a meeting to discuss racial justice. Some 60 people, seven of whom were African American (including W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Mary Church Terrell), signed the call, which was released on the centennial of Lincoln's birth.

Other early members included Joel and Arthur Spingarn, Josephine Ruffin, Mary Talbert, Inez Milholland, Jane Addams, Florence Kelley, Sophonisba Breckinridge, John Haynes Holmes, Mary McLeod Bethune, George Henry White, Charles Edward Russell, John Dewey, William Dean Howells, Lillian Wald, Charles Darrow, Lincoln Steffens, Ray Stannard Baker, Fanny Garrison Villard, and Walter Sachs.

Echoing the focus of Du Bois' Niagara Movement began in 1905, the NAACP's stated goal was to secure for all people the rights guaranteed in the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution, which promised an end to slavery, the equal protection of the law, and universal adult male suffrage, respectively.

The NAACP's principal objective is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of United States and eliminate race prejudice.

The NAACP seeks to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through the democratic processes.

The NAACP established its national office in New York City in 1910 and named a board of directors as well as a president, Moorfield Storey, a white constitutional lawyer and former president of the American Bar Association. The only African American among the organization's executives, Du Bois was made director of publications and research and in 1910 established the official journal of the NAACP, The Crisis. Courtesy of naacp.org

2024 Founders’ Day Celebration

Theme: Living the Dreams of Our Ancestors in 2024

There are No Bystanders in the Battle for Justice and Equality The 2024 Founder’s Day Celebration marks a moment to honor the visionary leaders who played a pivotal role in shaping the NAACP’s mission for civil and human rights without discrimination. Our founders dedicated themselves to turning this vision into reality, investing countless hours to combat racial disparities that persist in American education, employment, housing, healthcare, and the criminal justice system. As a result, they hold a special place in the hearts of our members.

On this day, we reflect on the glorious past, successes, and ongoing achievements of our founders, whose legacy extends back to 1909.

Additionally, this event supports the efforts of our Education Committee, contributing to the scholarships we award annually.

Theme: Living the Dreams of Our Ancestors in 2024 There are No Bystanders in the Battle for Justice and Equality Living the dream of our ancestors entails embodying their aspirations to attend school, own land, and pursue professions like doctors, lawyers, and even presidents. Their relentless pursuit of equality and justice laid the foundation for our present opportunities and freedoms. Today, we carry the torch forward, acknowledging that age, gender, or any other distinction should not limit one’s ambitions. In the ongoing battle for justice and equality, we recognize that there are no bystanders; each individual, regardless of age or gender, is an integral part of the collective dream to belong. As we navigate the path set by our forebears, we strive to ensure that their aspirations manifest in a society where everyone has an equal chance to fulfill their potential and contribute to the shared dream of a just and inclusive world.

Last year, we discussed our wealth of diversity determining our ability to see that we are STRONGER TOGETHER. We hold firm to that collective strength that makes a difference in our community.

This benefit supports our efforts to provide scholarships to deserving students from Temple High School

About Our Speaker Dell Ingram-Walker, MBA

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Hospital & Clinics McLane Children’s Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Dell Ingram-Walker has been a part of the Baylor Scott & White Health family for over 24 years. She began her journey as a Financial Analyst, but soon transitioned to managing clinic operations for the Department of Pediatrics.

Dell’s Impressive Career Journey Dell’s career in pediatric management has been a remarkable journey of growth and achievement.

Rising through the ranks, she went on to become the Vice President of Clinic Operations. She played an instrumental role in the growth of ambulatory services, leading the design, construction, and operations of ten pediatric clinics in Central Texas and San Marcos, including the flagship 112,000 square foot McLane Children’s Specialty Clinic. Her leadership was crucial in the successful implementation of Epic – their electronic medical record – and the certification of all clinics as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes, the highest recognition.

In October 2018, Dell was promoted to the position of Vice President of Hospital Operations for McLane Children’s Hospital. She oversaw the opening of the hospital’s $25M expansion of the ED, Procedure Suites, MRI, and PT/OT spaces while continuing to lead the clinics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played an active role in community awareness and led the hospital through the crisis. In recognition of her contributions, she was named Chief Operating Officer of -McLane Children’s Hospital and Clinics in 2021, becoming the first African American and African American female to hold the title at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s.

Education and Community Involvement Dell graduated from the University of Alabama(Tuscaloosa) with a BS in Healthcare Management and earned her Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University – Central Texas. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). She serves on the Leadership Steering Committee for the Children’s Hospital Association(CHA).

Dell is actively involved in the Waco, Temple, and Killeen communities. She is a member of the Temple Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the Waco Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated, and the Temple Chapter of Altrusa International. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Temple Chamber of Commerce, Temple Children’s Museum, and Ronald McDonald House Charities, Temple, Texas. She is also a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Texas A&M University – Central Texas College of Business Administration and the upcoming UMHB Public Health Program Community Advisory Board.

Personal Life Dell’s husband, Greg, is a retired Army Blackhawk pilot and currently flies for American Airlines. They have two sons, William, a graduate of the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) and Nicholas, a senior at the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa).

In her free time, Dell enjoys weightlifting, golfing, shopping, and crafting. If you’d like to contact Dell, you can reach her at Dell.IngramWalker@bswhealth.org.

Lift Every Voice and Sing Author: James Weldon Johnson (1900) NAACP Proclaimed Negro National Anthem

Lift ev’ry voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty.

Let our rejoicing rise high as the list’ning skies, let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us.

Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us.

Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast’ning rod, felt in the days when hope unborn had died; yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet come to the place for which our people sighed?

We have come over a way that with tears has been watered.

We have come, treading our path thro’ the blood of the slaughtered, out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou who hast brought us thus far on the way, thou who hast by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met thee; lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget thee; shadowed beneath thy hand, may we forever stand, true to our God, true to our native land.

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Fifty Free Youth and Young Adult Membership In celebration of Black History Month, the NAACP Temple Branch extends a special offer aimed at supporting families with one or multiple youth. We are delighted to present a one-year Youth Membership for individuals up to the age of 20, with a market value of $10 each, as well as Young Adult Memberships for those aged 21-25, valued at $30 each.

This exclusive offer encompasses 35 complimentary Youth Memberships and 15 complimentary Young Adult Memberships, all tailored to the uniqueness of the Temple Branch. It is important to note that these memberships are specific to our branch and are not transferable or applicable to other branches.

For youth under the age of 18, parental consent is required. We kindly ask that parents fill out the membership form on behalf of their children to ensure a seamless enrollment process. https://www.memberplanet.com/s/templenaacp/2024_Free-Youth-Membership Take advantage of this opportunity to engage with the NAACP Temple Branch and empower the youth in our community. Together, let us continue to build a legacy of advocacy and unity during Black History Month and beyond.

Ruby Bridges Trailblazer Award The NAACP Temple Branch is delighted to extend its warmest congratulations to our awardees on being honored with the prestigious Ruby Bridges Trailblazer Award. This recognition is a testament to their extraordinary achievements and unwavering commitment to breaking barriers in their field.

As the first to integrate the school system, Ruby Bridges paved the way for others to follow in her footsteps and shattered the oppressive chains of segregation. Similarly, these indivduals embody the essence of the word “trailblazer” by being the first to hold the distinguished title of African American Woman or woman. Their pioneering spirit, resilience, and dedication have set a remarkable precedent and opened doors for countless others to embark on a similar journey.

Their outstanding contributions have propelled them to the forefront of their field and left an indelible mark on history. Their courage in facing challenges head-on and commitment to fostering inclusivity have undoubtedly inspired and empowered those around them.

The Ruby Bridges Trailblazer Award is a well-deserved recognition of their groundbreaking accomplishments. It serves as a reminder that, like Ruby Bridges, they have paved the way for others to dream bigger and aspire to greatness in their own right.

May this award be a source of pride and motivation for them to continue blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Their achievements reflect their personal success and contribute to the progress of our society as a whole.

Once again, congratulations on this exceptional honor. May their journey inspire and uplift others, just as they have inspired us all.

Ruby Bridges, born in 1954 and a prominent figure to this day, stands as a symbol of unwavering courage in the American civil rights movement. At the tender age of six, she etched her name into history by becoming the first child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School, a momentous step towards desegregation. Her selection for this historic role was founded on her remarkable intelligence. The iconic Norman Rockwell later immortalized her in a painting. Bridges’ legacy endures as a beacon of strength and an unrelenting advocate for equal rights, an embodiment of the ongoing struggle for justice and equity.

Ruby Bridges Trailblazer Award Recipients Dell Ingram-Walker First African American Woman Chief Operating Officer Vice President of Clinical at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Hospital and Clinics

Christine Knix First African American Woman on the Temple Police Department and Texas Ranger

Virginia Leak First African American Director of Nursing at Temple College in 1988 to 2007 and started the First Registered Associate Nursing Degree, and Nursing Program at Temple College

Margaret Pleasant First Woman Pastor at St James United Methodist Church in Temple Texas

Dr. Teresa Beamon First African American graduate with a Doctorate in the Nursing Program at UMHB.

Brynn Myers First Woman City Manager of Temple Texas

Dr. Zoe Grant First African American City Council Woman of Temple Texas

Thanks to the Exectuive Committee Officers, Committee Chairs, and Members for your hard work and commitment to the cause.

Moving forward to growth and a stronger tomorrow.

NAACP Temple Branch Officers President: Zoe Grant Vice President: Gregory Gregg 2nd Vice President: Cean Mack 3rd Vice President: Danny Taylor Secretary: Alreda Sullivan Assitant Secretary: Ruth Bridges Treasurer: Yvonne Taylor

Committee Chairs Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO): Vacant Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs: Vacant Communications, Press and Publicity: William Leak Community Coordination: Jennifer Gregg Criminal Justice: Cean Mack Economic Development: Deonta Davis Education: Virginia Leak Environmental and Climate Justice: Vacant Freedom Fund: Vacant Health: Caleeah Curley Housing: Michelle Cannon Labor and Industry: Vacant Legal Redress: Garry Smith Membership and Life Membership: Alesia Dawson Political Action: Reginald Turner Religious Affairs: Christopher Stephens Women in the NAACP (WIN): Debra Evans Young Adult: Vacant Youth Works: Vacant

Local Chairs Technology/Social Media: Gregory Gregg, Zoe Grant, Garry Smith, Deonta Davis Trustee: Ruby Gregg

Member Recognition New Silver Life Members Since 2020 Lisa Go Zoe Grant William Leak Mary Miller Terrell Simpson Lucas Wong Baylor Scott & White

Mira Miller (Junior Life) 2 yrs old as of 2023 Tristan Josia-Lee Nickles-Manuel (Junior Life) 10 yrs old as of 2023 Jerico D Taylor (Junior Life) 13 yrs old as of 2023

NAACP Founded February 12, 1909

Membership is the life-blood of the NAACP. We depend on our members’ generosity to insure the NAACP’s independence. We depend on you to keep the flames of freedom burning bright!

For membership questions please contact Alesia Dawson, Vice President/Membership Chair at alesia.d.dawson@live.com If you would prefer to join by mail download form on website and send it with a check to: NAACP Membership Department P.O. Box 157, Temple, TX 76503 Regular Membership Fees: *Regular Adult (Ages 21 & Older) $30 Youth(Ages 20 & Under) $10 *Annual Corporation $5000 W.I.N. (Women in NAACP) (Must be a paid NAACP member) $10 ________ Life Membership Fees: Junior Life (Payable installments of 25 or More) $100 Ages 13 & Under Bronze Life (Payable installments of 50 or More) $400 Ages 14-20 Silver Life (Payable installments of 75 or More) $750 Gold Life (Payable installments of 25 or More) $1500 Only available to Silver or Regular Life Members Diamond Life (Payable installments of 250 or More) $2500 Only available to Gold and Golden Heritage Life Members _______ Church, Business or Organization: Consider joining the Temple NAACP Unit as a Leader or Business in the community.

Are you unable to attend 50% of the regular monthly meeting? Sign up a representative to attend on your behalf.

Your Youth Pastor or Community Liaison can bring back to your church, business or organization shared information from the meetings. ________ Youth Sponsorship: Are you Interested in sponsoring a youth or several youth at a cost of $10 a year?

Please contact us to learn more.

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WIN National Theme

Outstretched hands and open hearts to women and children.

WIN History

During the year of 1980, in Memphis Tennessee, Frances Louise Dancy Hooks (wife of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks) and Earleen Bolden organized the trailblazing Women in the NAACP (WIN), an unprecedented project which aimed to enhance the leadership roles of women both within the Association and in everyday life.

WIN served the community by supporting & raising funds for emergency relief efforts, in addition creating fashion shows share the power of African American culture and hosted various social events.

Women in the NAACP is an arm of the branch that exudes civil rights fortitude and social responsibility.

General Mission & Structure

Women in the NAACP (WIN) is a Standing Committee of the Temple NAACP Branch.

The purposes of WIN are: • •

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to enhance the leadership role of women; to serve as an advocacy vehicle for social, economic, political, educational, and health & welfare issues affecting women, girls, and children; to support the policies and ongoing mission of the unit and vision of the NAACP.

WIN programs and activities shall be in accordance with the programs and policies of the NAACP.

Women have served an integral role in the history of the NAACP, and they continue to play a vital role today.

WIN Initiatives/ Program Focus: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Advocacy Mentoring Health Issues for Women Forums for “hot button” issues, i.e.: Finances, abuse prevention, networking, advocacy skills.

Financial Awareness for Women Equal Rights for Women Disaster Relief Attendance at State/National Conference Maintaining and Knowing Our History Collaboration with local and National chapters Community Partnerships Community Outreach Enhancing Leadership Skills Voter Registration

Membership:

Women in the NAACP (WIN) membership is open to any person who is a member of the NAACP and submitted payment of the minimum membership fee of $10

Contact: Debra Evans, W.I.N. Chair debbie@engagingsolutions.net www.templetxnaacp.org\WIN

2023 New Members Heather Bates Rev. Ernest Benson (Sub. Life) Pamela Best Richard Best Michelle Cannon James Clarke Jr. Natasha Sunday Clarke Tamara Clothier Kendra Eboigbodin Georgia Guderyahn Evelyn High Joni Hoyle Ami Hooper Bobbie Kettles James Kettles Denise Kersey LaShavio Little Myra Loyd Mira Miller (Youth Life) 2 yrs old as of 2023 Tristan Josia-Lee Nickles-Manuel (Youth

Life) 10 yrs old as of 2023

Paulette Nealy Robin Peeples Paul Romer Christine Rosenberg Williams Rosenberg Sandra Russell Frank Smith Alvin Stephens Christopher Stephens Elizabeth (Liz) Stephens Jerico D Taylor (Youth Life) 13 yrs old as of 2023) Bryant Ward Clinton Weaver Khirea Webster Michelle Villarreal Hazel Williams Damarion Willis (Youth) Vance Willis Baylor Scott & White (Life Member, Community Partner)

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We wish the NAACP Temple Branch a Successful 2024 Founders Day Celebration

2024 Theme: Faith Under Fire

Bro. Carlos Davis, Minister Bro. Roger Logan, Assistant Minister Weekly Schedule LORD’S DAY

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