2022 Prayer Breakfast ebook

Friday April 15, 2022 PRAYER BREAKFAST 2022 HONOREES INSIDE! Branch President | Speakers | Performers | Honorees

www.naacpsac.com Friday April 15, 2022 CONTENTS SACRAMENTO NAACP 3   12 Mission and Vision 34 4    Meet Our President  6    Program 11    Performances 13   Honorees 18 7 Speakers 20 Sponsors    33 Important Events

Mission & vision The Greater Sacramento NAACP is committed to making the Sacramento Region the safest place to live in California and a model of community policing; demonstrated by a measurable decrease in crime and a measurable increase in community engagement. The Greater Sacramento NAACP is poised to unite the community to bring about systematic changes with solution based recommendations. MISSION Ensure political, educational, economic and social equality and to eliminate race-based discrimination for all persons. The Greater Sacramento NAACP through its mission to bring about justice for all, will continue to illuminate the truth, remind us our past and will lead us to our future. We will continue to work in partnership to leverage our community strengths and will take note of past lessons to guide us through. LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights P A R T N E R H I P The Greater Sacramento NAACP partners with: California Black Chamber of Commerce; Greater Sacramento Urban League; Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Observer, Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), Asian Pacific- Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA), (partial listing)

GET TO KNOW OUR BRANCH PRESIDENT BETTY WILLIAMS President Sacramento NAACP

BETTY WILLIAMS Betty Williams has been a resident of Sacramento, California for more than 35 years; where she and her husband, Michael Williams, raised three sons, Jamel, Karnell and Joseph. However, she was born and raised in Urbana, Illinois, where she completed her undergraduate studies, where she majored in Business Administration and Minor in Political Science. Ms. Williams moved to Sacramento in 1983, where started her own business and is President/Owner of 1 Solution LLC. Business Outreach/Recruitment Firm, and is the President of Greater Sacramento NAACP, Past Business Chair of Indivizible (Northern California African American Business Organization), past Executive Director, Sacramento, Northern California ACLU, past Executive Director, CA Hawaii NAACP, Advisory Board Member of California High Speed Rail, past Board Member of Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, Board Director of Sacramento Region Women Chamber of Commerce, and Board Commissioner for Racial Profiling. To read the full biography CLICK HERE

Prayer Breakfast Program 7:30am - 7:35am Prayer - Pastor Alice Baber-Banks 7:35am - 7:40am Welcome - Neketia Henry 7:40am - 7:45am Negro National Anthem - Nicole Pearson 7:45am - 7:47am Introduction of Sacramento NAACP President 7:47am - 7:57am Welcome/Acknowledgements - President Betty Williams 7:57am - 8:10am Song - Pastor Yardley Griffin Jr. Breakfast is served 8:10am - 8:12am Honoree Presentation - Neketia Henry Honorees: Pastor Les Simmons Jaleel Baker Pleshette Robertson Aliane Hasan 8:30am - 8:35am Introduction of Speakers - Minister David DeLuz 8:35am - 8:45am Song - Nicole Pearson 8:45am - 8:55am Speaker 1 - Pastor Carieta Cain -Grizzell 8:55am - 9:05am Speaker 2 - Pastor Bob Balian 9:05am - 9:15am Speaker 3 - Pastor O.J. Swanigan 9:15am - 9:25am Song: Stand - Pastor Yardley Griffin Jr. 9:25am - 9:28am Closing Remarks - President Betty Williams 9:28am - 9:30am Benediction Prayer - Minister David DeLuz

40TH ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST Sacramento NAACP

Did you know the Annual Prayer Breakfast was started in 1981? Mistress of Ceremony Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Neketia Henry moved to California with her mother at the age of 12. As a child, she knew that performing arts was her true passion, and began performing in numerous stage plays and musicals. Since then, Neketia has appeared in numerous film projects and countless commercials and national print ads. She is also a devoted wife and mother and advocates for students with learning disabilities ages elementary through high school. Neketia truly believes that to whom much is given, much is required so it's no wonder that her witty personality captivates all audiences from TV to stages and everything in between....all she needs is one mic!

Introduction of Speakers David B. DeLuz is an ordained minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ at Faith Fellowship Community Church, under the spiritual leadership and mentorship of Senior Pastor Rosalee Charley. Min. DeLuz was called to the ministry in 2019, and ordained in 2021 at Faith Fellowship Community Church, where he served as a deacon since 2007. Prior to his service in the ministry, Min. DeLuz served as president of the Sacramento Branch NAACP, and as president and CEO of the Greater Sacramento Urban League, helping to lead the fight for freedom and working to empower our underserved communities and change lives.

Greetings from The City of Sacramento Darrell Steinberg is one of Sacramento’s most accomplished public servants, serving the Sacramento community for over 20 years. As a young man, Steinberg bought his first home in Tahoe Park, where he and his wife Julie started their family. Learn more about Mayor Steinberg by visiting www.cityofsacramento.org

Performance Pastor Yardley Griffin Jr. Destiny The Experience Church [email protected] An American gospel musician, urban contemporary gospel recording artist,songwriter, and worship leader. He started his music career, in 2015, with the studio album, Hear Me Now, that was released by Black Market Blue Records. This album was his breakthrough released upon the Billboard magazine charts. He is now the Pastor of Destiny The Experience Church. Services are held Sundays at 9:30am & Wednesday at 6:45pm

Performance Nicole Pearson Is a Sacramento native whose passion for music started as early as the age of 3. Nicole has been directing choirs and leading worship for over 2 decades. She has been blessed to perform with some of the top names in Gospel music such as Dietrick Haddon, Karen Clark Sheard, Hezekiah Walker and many more

HONOREES PLESHETTE ROBERTSON ALIANE HASAN Community Outreach Awardee Unsung Hero Awardee PASTOR LES SIMMONS JALEEL BAKER Faith Based Community Leadership Awardee Youth and Young Adult Community Advocacy Awardee To read full biographies of our honorees, please visit www.naacpsac.com/documents

Pastor Les Simmons South Sacramento Christian Center We recognize South Sacramento Christian Center in proven leadership through ministry and community engagement. We appreciate your sound doctrine in spiritual leadership and providing resources for Sacramento and surrounding neighborhoods; all while standing in the gap during community advocacy. The Sacramento NAACP recognizes and presents to you the Faith Based Community Leadership Award for Two Thousand and Twenty Two.

Jaleel Baker Sacramento NAACP Youth & College President California Hawaii NAACP Youth & College President We recognize your innovative approach to leading and advocating for our Youth on a local and statewide level. Your tenacity and persistence has increased awareness and outreach to our youth and young adult community. The Sacramento NAACP recognizes and presents to you the first Youth and Young Adult Community Advocacy Award for Two Thousand and Twenty Two.

Pleshette Robertson Sacramento NAACP Community Outreach Awardee We recognize the outstanding outreach you have provided to our cultured community. Your media reach has uplifted and represented Black Voices endlessly. The Greater Sacramento NAACP acknowledges and appreciates your commitment and presents to you the Community Outreach Award for Two Thousand and Twenty Two.

Aliane Hasan Sacramento NAACP Unsung Hero The Ambassador of hope, justice, good will, and care for humanity! Congratulations - for your unwavering and tireless commitment to our underserved community. The Greater Sacramento NAACP acknowledges and appreciates your commitment and presents to you the Unsung Hero Award for Two Thousand and Twenty Two.

SPEAKERS PASTOR O.J. SWANIGAN The Light Christian Center PASTOR CARIETA CAIN- GRIZZELL Fair Oaks United Methodist Church PASTOR BOB BALIAN Midtown Church To read the full biographies of our wonderful speakers please visit our website: Naacpsac.com/documents

THE NAACP GREATER SACRAMENTO BRANCH WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS!

















Christian Fellowship Ministry Church 3410 Rio Linda Blvd. Sacramento, CA Morning Service: 10:30 every Sunday Broadcast: Sundays 2 PM; KJAY 1430 AM Dial Rev. Dr. Alice Baber-Banks, Pastor www.mycreditchange.com Betty Williams, President/CEO 1 Solution of California Outreach & Recruitment Firm Website: www.1Solutionca.net Business Number: 916-689 1978 Business Mailing Address: 4540 Florin Road, E-258, Sacramento, CA 95823 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselor and Educator CEC #1000003885 www.Eliteprofessional.me







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NAACP Greater Sacramento Branch Executive Committee & Chairs PRESIDENT-BETTY WILLIAMS 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT-ARDELL HARRISON 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT-KEN NELSON 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT-VELMA SYKES SECRETARY-STACY ANDERSON ASSISTANT SECRETARY-MANDY BRYANT TREASURER-DAFNA GAUTHIER ASSISTANT TREASURER-SHIRLEY BROWN HOUSING CHAIR-TANISHA BROADWAY VETERANS CHAIR-MALACHI SMITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH CHAIR-RORY KAUFMAN COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR-LEON GUIDRY ECONOMIC CHAIR-TERON IRVINS HEALTH CHAIR-VALARIE SCRUGGS LEGAL REDRESS CHAIR-ATTORNEY JUSTIN WARD MEMBERSHIP CHAIR-DR. DANA BERRY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP CHAIR- DR. NATHANIEL WHITE POLITICAL ACTION CHAIR-LAMILLS GARRETT WOMEN IN NAACP (WIN) CHAIR-VELMA SYKES YOUTH ADVISOR CHAIR-DESHANNUS GRAY PRESIDENT YOUTH & COLLEGE-JALEEL BAKER VICE-PRESIDENT YOUTH & COLLEGE-JAMES BROWN IV ACT-SO CHAIR-TIJUANA BARNES FAITH CHAIR-ALICE BABER-BANKS EDUCATION CHAIR-SALENA PRYOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CHAIR-VACANT PRISON CHAIR-J. Y’VONNE HERIVEAUX MEMBER AT LARGE-LYNN BERKLEY-BASKIN MEMBER AT LARGE-MICA COLEMAN MEMBER AT LARGE-LORRAINE MOORE

The NAACP Greater Sacramento Branch would like to thank the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Sacramento for hosting our event.

The NAACP Greater Sacramento Branch would like to thank you for attending the 40th Annual Prayer Breakfast