NAACP Political Action Committee and Social Justice Committee held a program designed to help local adolescent/teenagers build leadership skills.
To combat gun violence in the community, last week the local branch of the NAACP #5471 and the Political Action Committee (Chair Quamekia Shavers) and Social Justice Committee (Chair Reginald McCaskill) held a program designed to help local adolescent/teenagers build leadership skills. On Oct. 8, the chapter hosted their event at “Sherman’s Drop-In.”
The program was titled “Be an Exemplary Follower to be a Better Leader.” Facilitator Sharbrye Lewis, a 2021 graduate of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), gave participants an overview on leadership skills to combat gun violence. A roundtable discussion followed where students had the opportunity to discuss a number of topics. Participants were then split into smaller groups with other volunteers and “Corey the Culture,” while enjoying dinner provided by NAACP, catered by Quamekia Shavers. Corey the Culture helps young African-American students gain knowledge about their culture. After dinner, participants gave a small presentation on ways to combat gun violence, cultivate social justice and school safety.
