July 26th 2023.
Today marks an exciting day for Black Bostonians as the city of Massachusetts prepares to host the 114th National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's National Convention. According to the Boston Herald, this is the first time the leading civil rights organization has held its national convention in Boston for the past 40 years.
Tanisha Sullivan, President of the Boston NAACP, expresses her enthusiasm for the event. She states, “The last time the convention was in Boston was 1982, and as a fourth generation Bostonian, I can truly say we are not the Boston of the 1980s. This convention will make a difference in this city. We will be changed forever for the better. There are too many folks counting on us… I want to echo the invitation and invite everyone to join us.”
The NAACP's website describes the National event as one that “attracts innovative change-makers, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, entertainers, influencers, and creatives to network and exchange ideas.” This year, the convention will be graced with the presence of Vice President Kamala Harris, who will give the keynote speech. Harris has previously addressed the conference in 2022 and is a proud lifetime member of the organization.
Other special guests at the convention will include renowned rapper Meek Mill, Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The theme of this year’s convention is “thriving together” and it will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from July 28 to August 1, 2023.
This upcoming event is sure to be filled with many exciting moments. With the presence of esteemed guests and a powerful theme to guide the event, the NAACP’s 114th National Convention is sure to be a life-changing experience for all.
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