Thomas A Tatum

Thomas A. Tatum Housing Chair Biography Thomas A. Tatum is the founder and principal of The Tatum Endeavor Group, LLC. Born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Thomas developed a passion for community development and social change early in his life. He is a 1983 graduate of Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University),… Continue reading Thomas A Tatum

Moneuc Conners

Moneuc Conners WIN Chair Biography Moneuc Conners serves as the WIN Chair for the NAACP and as a Distribution Office Specialist at the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. She recently was appointed as the president of the newly established National Action Network (NAN) Canton chapter. She is passionate about women’s issues, civil rights, voter suppression, and… Continue reading Moneuc Conners

Rev. Joel L. King, Jr.

Rev. Joel L. King, Jr. Religious Affairs Chair Biography Rev. Joel L. King, Jr. has nearly 40 years in ministry and is the cousin of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He served as pastor of Jerusalem Second Baptist Church in Urbana and currently serves as associate minister at Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Columbus. Rev.… Continue reading Rev. Joel L. King, Jr.

Davida Russell​​

Davida Russell Labor and Industry Chair Biography Davida is a Labor Executive and serves as the State President of the Coalition of Labor Union Women, Vice President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, APSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO, Northeast Ohio President and State Executive Board Member, and Executive Secretary/Treasurer of the North Coast Area Labor Federation. In these positions,… Continue reading Davida Russell​​

David Whitehead

David Whitehead Political Action Chair Biography David Whitehead is a dedicated leader in civil rights and social justice, serving as both the President of the Cincinnati NAACP and the Political Action Chair for Ohio NAACP. With a career marked by versatility and impact, he brings years of experience in community engagement, voter empowerment, and economic… Continue reading David Whitehead

Charlsie M. Edmonson

Charlsie M. Edmonson Prison Branch Chair Biography University of CincinnatiEastern Kentucky University A native of Kentucky who migrated to Ohio with the sole purpose of working with the incarcerated population. Charlsie earned a BA in Human Serves through Eastern Kentucky University and a BA in Criminal Justice through the University of Cincinnati and is currently… Continue reading Charlsie M. Edmonson

Ron Moton

Rev. Ron Moton Sr. Biography Rev. Ron Moton Sr.,”The King of Ribs” and is a 38 year entrepreneur and business executive. In 1967, he won the Golden Gloves lightweight division in Cleveland. Battling his way to the lightweight championship earned Moton an Olympic tryout for a possible trip to the Mexico City Summer Games. Contact

TiAja Perry

TiAja Perry Youth & College Division President Biography TiAja Perry is a currently a Junior majoring in Political Science at Central State University. Perry aspires to be a lawyer and to help change the world by dismantling racism. Perry is focused on being a fair leader. She states, “I have learned that being President isn’t… Continue reading TiAja Perry

Willis Gordon

Willis Gordon Armed Services & Veterans Affairs Chair Biography Willis Gordon is a business owner, entrepreneur, and War on Terror veteran dedicated to improving the lives of Black veterans and his community. As the founder of Gordon Enterprises, he is also an author, musician, and community organizer committed to driving change through art, action, and… Continue reading Willis Gordon

Dr. Regina Vincent Williams

Dr. Regina Vincent Williams Legal Advocacy & Redress Chair Biography Contact