MANSFIELD — The Mansfield branch of the NAACP has announced a leadership change following the departure of its current president, Alomar Davenport. Davenport, a former Mansfield City Councilman, will step down from his role effective immediately, as he has accepted a promotion with his company and will be relocating out of the state of Ohio, […]
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Mansfield NAACP announces Alomar Davenport as new president
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #3190 is pleased to announce Alomar Davenport has been elected as the new president of the organization. Davenport, who will serve a two-year term, was selected during the biannual election of officers held in November. Joining Davenport on the […]
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Mansfield’s NAACP to conduct officer elections on Nov. 16
MANSFIELD – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #3190 will conduct the election of officers and at-large Executive Committee members on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Voting will be facilitated through an electronic platform provided by the National office of the NAACP. Members will receive a link […]
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Historical sadness: ‘Daisy Thomas House’ on Wood Street demolished in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A significant building in the history of African-American residents in Richland County has been reduced to a pile of bricks. Demolition of the “Daisy Thomas House” at 89 Wood St. began Thursday and continued Friday morning under cloudy skies and a persistent rain. The historic brick building is said to be the first […]