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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Contact: Rev. Talbert W.

Swan, II, (413) 650-6154 NAACP 2012 Election Results

On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Springfield NAACP members took to the polls at the Spring of Hope Church in Springfield to vote for the Officers and Executive Committee members of the Springfield NAACP. The membership returned Reverend Talbert W. Swan, II as President of the branch for another two-year term, while also returning a slate of officers to lead the branch over the next two years. The uncontested election has been described as a direct result of the tremendous amount of work that has been done by the Springfield NAACP to reestablish its presence and influence in the City of Springfield. The new Administration will begin serving their two-year term in January 2013. Also elected were: 1st Vice President Candice Lopes 2nd Vice President Ida Flynn 3rd Vice President Justine Williams Secretary Ann Leavenworth Assistant Secretary Leslie Smith Treasurer Sophia Jeffery Joining the Executive Committee will be Neel Abdul-Hameed, TTanya Pitt, Patty Woods, Edith Ray and Frank Buntin 2011-2012 NAACP Administration Highlights The Springfield NAACP points to the following as a few of the highlights of the 20112012 Administration: Recruited and trained a new generation of civil rights leaders

Raised the profile of racial discrimination in employment, housing, law enforcement and public accommodation, and worked with investigative and enforcement agencies to address cases Created a partnership with Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, American Civil Liberties Union and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights to address discrimination complaints Hosting a fitting tribute to the 94-year anniversary of the Springfield NAACP Reestablished a relationship with city officials, local businesses, clergy and other advocacy groups Led protests on the states 3 Strikes legislation, Troy Davis death sentence and Trayvon Martin murder Registered over 500 new voters, and contributed to the significant increase in voter turnout in communities of color in the 2012 Presidential election Led campaigns to address HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and other Health Disparities in communities of color

President Swan cautioned that despite the progress, there is a tremendous amount of work yet to be done in the areas of health disparities, education equity, criminal justice, economic development and voter empowerment. The city of Springfield has a long way to go toward racial equity and equal treatment of all its citizens. Our Branchs voice on many of the critical issues of the day will be heard loud and clear and have a direct impact in framing the conversation in 2013. We are and will continue to be a viable and relevant entity in shaping change in the region, said Swan.

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