Labor, jobs, and justice

We want relief. . .
In Memphis, the uncertainty over jobs, wages and a pension plan for sanitation workers is registering loudly by those seeking relief and who turned out for this weeks ‘Labor, Jobs and Justice’ march and rally. (Photo by Wiley Henry)

Let’s get going. . . National SCLC president Charles Steele (front right) said, “I understand you have a black mayor here. We have to march on him. Ain’t nobody gonna give you freedom. You have to take it.” (Photo by Wiley Henry)

I stand with you. . .
Local SCLC President Rev. Dwight Montgomery (left) stood up for county and city workers whose interests included fair wages, contracts and a pension plan. Also pictured, Bruce Jett, interim executive director of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1733. (Photo by Wiley Henry)

Hand in hand. . .
The event was a multi-cultural affair as marchers moved from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. labor Center on Beale St. to the National Civil Rights Museum. (Tyrone P. Easley)

Coalition of 100 Black Women

Meet and Greet. . .
The Coalition of 100 Black Women held its Meet and Greet Scholarship Reception recently at the Benjamin L. Hooks library on Poplar.
Pictured: Mearl Purvis of Channel 24 and Coalition President Cheryl Harris. (Photo by Tyrone P. Easley)



Smiles and thanks. . .
The Coalition of 100 Black Women scholarship recipients show their certificates and flash smiles that convey their appreciation. (Photo by Tyron P. Easley)

Strong, smart and bold. . .
Girls Inc. of Memphis bestowed its strong, smart and bold awards at the non-profit group's 18th annual Celebration Luncheon held at Bridges.
Pictured (l-r): Deborah Hester-Girls Inc. President/CEO; My Harrison, Bold Award; Judy Bell, Smart Award; and Martha Perine Beard, Strong Award (Courtesy photo)

ACT-SO. . .
The Memphis Branch sent 10 students to the National NAACP ACT-SO competion in Orlando last weekend. Three came back with medals: Daniel Farmer, (bronze), Ashleigh Taylor, (silver) and Quamesha Brown, (gold.)

Standing ( l-r) Johnnie R. Turner, Memphis Branch Executive Director, Raven Turner, Ebon’ Ingram, David Brown, Cherie Anthony, James Hopson, Jr., Deonna Owens, Ralph Sutton and Joan Patterson, advisors, Larry Franklin, Christopher Walton and Flo roach and M.P. Carter, ACT-SO Coordinator.