The NAACP brings their 103rd Annual convention to Houston, Texas July 7th – 12th at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The line-ups and topics of discussion are stacked with spiritual leaders and notable Gospel artists.
Some of the spiritual highlights of this year’s event will be Pastor Fredereck Haynes speaking at the Prayer Breakfast Sunday, July 8th.
Rev. Dr. Haynes is a member of the NAACP’s Religious Affairs Committee and Pastor Friendship West Baptist Church, Dallas, TX for nearly 30 years. Haynes is known for his work against racial, social and economic injustice. His church has grown from 500 to more than 12,000 members. Haynes also is the author of “Healing Our Broken Village” and the daily devotional “Soul Fitness.”
The convention will feature a religious leaders luncheon on July 9th featuring Reverend Josh DuBois. DuBois is the Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Also scheduled to appear is Bishop Henry Williamson, Bishop William H. Graves, Reverend Nelson B. Rivers among others.
Yolanda Adams is set to minister in song at the Gospel Extravaganza which takes place on Wednesday, July 11th.
Other highlights of this year’s convention include Vice President Joe Biden who is set to speak Thursday July 12th. This is the first time Mr. Biden will address the NAACP’s Convention as Vice President.
“We are honored to welcome Vice President Joe Biden to our convention,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “This is an important election year and communities of color will play a huge role in deciding the outcome in any number of races across the country. As such, we are pleased that both major political parties will be represented at this year’s convention.”
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is also scheduled to appear Wednesday, July 11th.
Always a hit is the action forums and the Author Pavilion, featuring your favorite authors’ best-selling books.
A number of Pastors, Gospel artists and activists not mentioned will be in attendance. For additional information visit the NAACP website by clicking here.
