Leon Russell (human rights activist)
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Leon W. Russell | |
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| Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors | |
| In office February 18, 2017 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Roslyn Brock |
| Succeeded by | N/A |
| Vice Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors | |
| In office February 20, 2010 – February 18, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Roslyn Brock |
| Succeeded by | Derrick Johnson |
Leon W. Russell is an African-American civil rights leader and human rights executive. He was selected to succeed Roslyn Brock as chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Board of Directors on February 18, 2017.
Professional career[edit]
Russell spent nearly four decades as the director of the Office of Human Rights for Pinellas County in Clearwater, Florida, retiring in 2012.[1] For his contributions to the improvement of equality and equity across the United States, Russell received numerous civic awards and citations.[2]
NAACP[edit]
Russell has spent over four decades in various leadership capacities with the NAACP.[3][4] Under his leadership, the NAACP has taken on environmental and climate justice as civil and human rights issues.[5] He presented the Chairman's Award to congressman John Lewis in 2020.[6] Russell believes in the well-being of America's children, serving on various boards to ensure their rights are protected.[7] He led a campaign, with the assistance of former National Presidents of the NAACP, to focus on bringing young adults into the organization to change the mindset of how people view the NAACP.[8] As Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, Russell is charged with setting policy for the National NAACP President and CEO to implement. He outlined the strategy in 2017.[9] He spent time in Ohio urging young adults to get engaged in the Civil Rights movement.[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ Rowe, Peggy (March 24, 2009). "Employee Policies & Procedures" (PDF). Human Resources. Pinellas County, Florida. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Chair of NAACP National Board of Directors". Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ↑ "Leon W. Russell". NAACP. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Leon W. Russell Elected As New Chairman Of NAACP". The Seattle Medium. Trice Edney Wire. February 22, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ "NAACP Chair to be Castor's Guest at State of the Union". Tampa Bay Reporter. February 4, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ Leon W. Russell Honors Congressman John Lewis (Video clip). BET. February 22, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Leon Russell: Board Chair". iamforkids.org. American Children's Campaign. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ Marbella, Jean (July 22, 2017). "Meeting in Baltimore, NAACP revamping for a faster-paced political climate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ Johnson, Derrick; Russell, Leon W. (May 19, 2017). "NAACP Chairmen: 'Today Is the First Day of Our Next 100 Years'". NBC News. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ↑ Turner, Brett (November 19, 2017). "National NAACP chairman encourages Springfield unit to engage youth". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
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