In recognition of this year’s African-American History Month theme of “Black Women in American Culture and History,” the NAACP Long Beach Branch will recognize significant women who have helped shaped the city of Long Beach and served as outstanding female role models. The program will be held at 3:15pm on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Ernest McBride Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A reception will follow the program.
Women to be recognized are: Sister Gerard Earls; Maycie Herrington; Tracy Young; Philomene Seymore; Delores Husband; Verda Lyons; Sandy Bazant; Bonnie Harris; Chan Hopson; Lillian Herrera; Mary Wright; Antoinette Greer; Marilyn Overby, RN PhD; Kara Williams; Jessica Castillo; Joan Swain; Deboria Sutton; Gloria Jones; Jean Wilson; Zion Smith; Florence Warren;and Sharon McNealy.
“Our African-American History honorees are well respected, devoted women who interact in a positive manner on [a] family, spiritual, community and civic basis,” reads a press release issued by the NAACP Long Beach Branch. “The 2012 women selected for the program have helped change the face of Long Beach. These women have not only been there for their friends and family, but the community of Long Beach as well. We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of women, especially African-American women, within the community.” This event is open to the public.
