Local NAACP Leader Wins National Hooks Award
The President of the Cookeville-Putnam NAACP Branch awarded the 2024 Benjamin L. Hooks Keeper of the Flame Award at the 115th NAACP National Convention. Tom Savage given the award for his efforts in continuing the fight for workers’ rights and civil rights. Savage said as an activist it is in his DNA to continue the […]
Cookeville-Putnam NAACP MLK Celebration Dinner Rescheduled
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 […]
Cookeville NAACP’s Wheeler Awarded State Woman Of The Year Honors
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 […]
Putnam NAACP Invites Residents To Understand Mission Saturday
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 […]
Cookeville NAACP Invites Community To Virtual MLK Day Event
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 […]
