Tag Archives: Cookeville-Putnam NAACP

The Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will now be held on February 10. The luncheon will feature several speakers discussing the strives forward King help make in Civil Rights. The event will also see discussions on what work still needs to be done to achieve equality. Secretary Geeta McMillan said the event moved because of the weather ... Read More »

Cookeville Putnam County NAACP First Vice President Johnnie Wheeler honored by the state organization for her contributions to the community. Wheeler received the Women In NAACP Of The Year Award. The award recognizes women who are making significant contributions to their community through volunteering, charity work, and being an advocate for the NAACP. Wheeler said she is glad somebody recognized ... Read More »

The Cookeville/Putnam NAACP Branch wants to showcase its work in the community and how you can get involved during the Date With Diversity. Local Chapter Secretary Geeta McMillan said the mission of the organization is to work with city and county leaders to promote racial equality. “Everybody that believes in equality is not going to be protesting in the street ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Branch is inviting the community to celebrate Martin Luther King Day virtually this year. Branch President Thomas Savage said Monday is more than a holiday, representing a time to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and how to move civil rights forward with his message. Savage said Dr. King’s words show the path towards unity after a ... Read More »