Local NAACP Leader Said Jackson Leaves Behind Legacy
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Leaders said Reverend Jesse Jackson leaves behind a legacy of fighting for those in need. The Civil Rights leader and former presidential candidate passed away Tuesday. Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP President Tom Savage said Jackson worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advocate for racial and […]
NAACP Hosts Annual MLK Luncheon
The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon next Monday to honor Dr. King’s legacy and encourage community service. The event is designed to reflect on Dr. King’s impact while also addressing ongoing challenges facing communities of color. Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP President the Tom Savage said King’s work centered on […]
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 […]
Putnam NAACP Hosting Breakfast Monday To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP planning its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16th. Branch President Tom Savage said the keynote speaker will be Gloria Sweet-Love, President of the Tennessee State Conference NAACP. He said they also plan on serving a hearty breakfast at the Algood United Methodist Church to help people begin the […]
