THE HOUSTON BRANCH OF THE NAACP HAS APPARENTLY CLEANED HOUSE AND NOW THERE IS NEW LEADERSHIP!

It appears recently elected NAACP President Dr. D.Z. Cofield and some of the executive memebers he appointed are out at the Houston Branch of the NAACP. The organization issued a press release Monday naming all of its new leadership. This comes after months of fighting among the decision makers. Executive Director Yolanda Smith appears to be back in place after a head to head battle with Cofield. Rev. Reginald Lillie has been named the new President. Here's that press release:

The Houston Branch of the NAACP is pleased to announce its new President and Executive Committee. The newly-named officers represent a new slate of leadership for the civil rights organization. The Houston Branch of the NAACP is considered one of the premier branches of the Association and has served the Harris County area for nearly a century. With the support of dedicated volunteer members and supporters, the NAACP Houston Branch carries out its mission under the banner of its standing advocacy committees focusing in Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, Criminal Justice, Political Action and Youth Enrichment.

It is with profound appreciation, conscientiousness and sense of duty and purpose that I will lead this organization, said Houston Branch President, Rev. Reginald Lillie. I have confidence that this new Executive Committee also accepts this leadership role with this same sense of duty and respect.

New NAACP Houston Branch Officers

Rev. Reginald Lillie - President

Dr. James Matthew Douglas - 1st Vice President

Hon. Carroll Robinson - 2nd Vice President

Catina Hubbard - Secretary

Johnny D. Gentry, Jr. - Treasurer

For additional information, please contact:

Yolanda Smith, Executive Director

NAACP Houston Branch

(713) 526.3389 - office

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