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Former Tulsa Branch NAACP Presidents Met with Current President

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Former Tulsa Branch NAACP Presidents Met with Current President

Pictured left to right: Jack Henderson, Eddie Evans, Francetta L. Mays and Joe Williams

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. With three former presidents, current president and radio personality, there were definitely more than 1000 words spoken. Former  presidents of the NAACP Tulsa Branch met with current president Francetta L. Mays last week to discuss their support for her vision and mission for Tulsa and Oklahoma.  Jack Henderson, Joe Williams, and Eddie Evans have all formerly served as president. Angela K. Chambers, Chief Executive Officer of The Greenwood Beat – WFPG served briefly as 1st Vice President in the beginning of 2023 also met with the group.
Each listened and share their experience and knowledge about the workings of the NAACP and expressed their desire to support Francetta’s efforts in growing the membership and making an impact for the good of the community.
Before wrapping up, the group made a commitment to come together for round table discussions each month in addition to regular meetings.
You guessed it, the round table discussion will be information shared with the community on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG. The show will be called “Oklahoma President’s Club.”  More details will be released soon. Stay connected to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG for updates

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG Crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser

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The Greenwood Beat – WFPG Crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser

The crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser is off to a slow start but Angela K. Chambers and Francetta L. Mays are hopeful to meet their goal. Angela says, “I believe that as people hear of our story and When they realize that in 2023 we made history by creating the first black, female-owned radio station they will support us. In general, women have a more challenging fete to obtain and even having access to capital. But also when we are in 2023 and ‘blacks’ are still making history by being the first of anything tells me to remain hopefully.”

Echoing and adding to Angela’s sentiment, Francetta says, “As people hear our passion and understand what we are striving for I believe the support will come. The more people even just sharing the story helps to reach the people who are passionate about changing the world we live in today for the better.”

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is “A Voice for Greenwood.”  Angela says, “And WFPG gives all of us the opportunity to discover the story and build on the resilience of Greenwood while recreating Black Wall Street and a better mankind. It’s not necessary to continue to pour gasoline on the fire of 1921 as Francetta always says.”

Consider making a donation to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG GoFundMe crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser.  Any size donation is welcome. According to Franetta L. Mays, also an Associate Pastor at the Historic Vernon AME Church (Vernon), “In the Book of Redemption located in Vernon, the people were able to rebuild in one year’s time with donations as small as $0.10.” Share the link with your family, friends and networks.

Every Friday, WFPG promotes its $5 CashApp SHOUT OUTS! Listeners CashApp $5 to $TheGreenwoodBeat and on Fridays,  they are given a SHOUT OUT on Facebook. Beginning Friday, July 14, 2023, the SHOUT OUTS will also be listed on the website. 

 

Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143 Scheduled to Meet

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Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143 Scheduled to Meet

The Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143 President, Francetta L. Mays has scheduled General Membership Meeting for Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Historic Vernon AME Church, 311 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The doors open at 5:00 PM CST and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM CST.

Are you interested in joining the local branch? Visit www.naacp.org. After completing the short form under the “Become a Member” tab select Tulsa Branch #6143B.