South Guilford News

Kay Brown, president of the Greensboro branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is the featured speaker at the December 13 meeting of the City’s Human Rights Boards and Commissions. The program starts at 6 pm at the Barber Park Event Center, 1502 Barber Park Dr.

Residents may join commissioners from the Ad hoc Committee on African American Disparities, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Human Rights Commission, the International Advisory Committee, and the Transgender Task Force for a meet-and-greet opportunity. The representatives will provide information about upcoming programs and how to volunteer. Following the meet-and-greet, Brown will discuss advocacy and organizational campaigning in the group’s second Advocacy Development Training session.

The operations director for People’s Action in Greensboro, Brown was an active member of the city’s NAACP branch for six years before assuming its presidency in January 2023. The community organizer and advocate also serves on the boards of the Interactive Resource Center and Jalloh’s Upright Services. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Fayetteville State University and a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, and related programs from NC A&T State University.

The Human Rights Department promotes mutual understanding, respect, and fair treatment of all Greensboro residents without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or familial status.

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