Jan 8, 2025 Story by: Editor
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People (DCABP) has unveiled its newly elected and re-elected leaders who will spearhead the organization’s efforts over the next two years. The elections took place during a general body meeting on Thursday, December 5. The new leadership team will officially assume their roles at the annual meeting in January, which will be open to the public.
Former North Carolina Senator Floyd McKissick, Jr., son of the late civil rights pioneer Floyd B. McKissick, has been named chairman of the organization. Key appointments also include Shea Ramirez, moving from second vice chair to first vice chair, and former county commissioner Nimasheena Burns, who will serve as second vice chair. Thelma Glenn-White retains her position as third vice chair, and Dr. Tara Fikes continues as executive secretary.
Additional Elected Officers:
- Veronica Robinson – Assistant Executive Secretary
- Shanetta Burris – Recording Secretary
- Keith Bishop – Treasurer
- Tammie Hall – Finance Committee Chair
- Elaine O’Neal – Political Committee Chair
- Donald Hughes – Political Committee Vice Chair
- Angelique Stallings – Civic Committee Chair
- Rosa Anderson – Civic Committee Vice Chair
- Glyndola M. Beasley – Public Relations Chair
- Elijah King – Public Relations Vice Chair
- Patrick Hannah – Economic Committee Chair
- Terrence White – Economic Committee Vice Chair
- Monique Holsey Hyman – Education Committee Chair
- Fredrick Davis – Education Committee Vice Chair
- Dr. Wanda Boone – Health and Public Safety Committee Chair
- Dorothy Browne – Health and Safety Committee Vice Chair
- Stella Adams – Housing Committee Chair
- Jacqueline Wagstaff – Housing Committee Vice Chair
- Jonathan Wilson – Legal Redress Committee Chair
- Ameshia Cooper-Chester – Legal Redress Committee Vice Chair
“Our meeting last Thursday night showcased the strengths of the Durham Committee as demonstrated by the large number of members (standing room only) who came out in unusually cold weather to attend the meeting and vote,” said outgoing DCABP Chairman Walter A. Jackson. “We got the job done, and we are well-positioned to continue to build on the work of our great organization.”
This leadership team brings an impressive range of expertise and a commitment to community service. By filling several long-vacant roles, DCABP is now better equipped to address critical issues impacting the community. Source: Spectacular Magazine
