About Us
The Western Wayne County NAACP is dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and empowerment throughout our region. As a local branch of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, we tackle key issues like voter engagement, education equity, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. Rooted in advocacy and community pow
About Us
The Western Wayne County NAACP is dedicated to advancing justice, equity, and empowerment throughout our region. As a local branch of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, we tackle key issues like voter engagement, education equity, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunity. Rooted in advocacy and community power, we work alongside local leaders, schools, and faith-based groups to drive meaningful change. Through outreach, policy advocacy, and mentorship, we uplift every voice and stand united in the fight for freedom and fairness—because when we show up together, we grow together.
To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. We are committed to empowering our communities through advocacy, education, and action.
We lead a variety of impactful programs that address real needs in our community:
We lead a variety of impactful programs that address real needs in our community:
Over the years, we’ve helped register thousands of voters, awarded scholarships to outstanding local students, advocated for policy changes that benefit our neighborhoods, and partnered with schools, churches, and organizations to amplify Black voices and create lasting change.
We are proud to be a trusted voice for civil rights and commu
Over the years, we’ve helped register thousands of voters, awarded scholarships to outstanding local students, advocated for policy changes that benefit our neighborhoods, and partnered with schools, churches, and organizations to amplify Black voices and create lasting change.
We are proud to be a trusted voice for civil rights and community empowerment—and we’re just getting started.
Join us. Whether you march, mentor, mobilize, or simply care about justice—we welcome you to be part of the movement.
Gina Wilson-Steward President
Pastor Velma Jean Overman First Vice President
Rev. John D. Hearn Jr Second Vice President
Roderick Simmons Third Vice President
Ruby Richards Secretary
Lisa Hicks-Clayton Treasurer
Te'Anne Townsand Assistant Treasurer
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
ACT-SO Committee Gina Steward
Armed Service & Veteran Affairs Open
Communications Cassy Jones-McBryde
Community Coordination Pastor Velma Overman
Criminal Justice Pastor John D. Hearn
Economic Development Lekisha Maxwell
Education Open
Environmental & Climate Justice Ebony Elmore
Freedom Fund Dakima Jackson
Health and Wellness Gary Ringer
Housing Open
Labor & Industry Darwin Griffin
Legal Redress Open
LGBTQ Plus Open
Membership and Life Membership Siwatu Wilson
Political Action Larry Biggs
Press and Publicity Kimberly Alexander
Religious Affairs Bernard Jackson
We Care Geri Biggs & Laura Dungeon
Women in the NAACP (WIN) Cassy Jones McBryde
Young Adult Xaiver Jones
Youth Works Gabrielle Worthy