Welcome

On behalf of the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each of you as we unite in purpose and partnership to plan and execute our 74th Annual State Convention and Freedom Fund Banquet, October 1-3 2026, at the Auburn University Dixon Convention and Conference Center.

This is more than an event. It is a sacred gathering of leaders, advocates, volunteers, communities, media, and sponsors who believe in justice, equality, and the enduring power of the NAACP mission. Each of you plays a vital role in building a stronger, more equitable Alabama.

To our volunteers, your service fuels this movement. To our speakers, your voices inspire and inform. To our unit presidents, your leadership strengthens our branches and communities. To our media, your commitment to truth and visibility amplifies our message. And to our sponsors, your partnership makes this historic convention possible. You are not just supporters- you are valued partners in advancing freedom, justice, and opportunity.

Together, we will:

• Strengthen our commitment to civil rights and social justice
• Equip ourselves with knowledge and tools for change
• Build stronger communities
• Stand courageously against authoritarianism and unjust government
• Raise critical resources through our Freedom Fund to sustain our mission

Your participation- whether through service, media coverage, sponsorship or support- helps ensure the success of this convention and the continued impact of our work across Alabama and beyond.

We are honored to have you on this journey with us.

In Unity and Purpose,

Message from the President

Welcome to the NAACP’s Tri-County Branch of Alabama, servicing Colbert, Lauderdale, & Franklin Counties. Our mission is to promote positivity and cooperation in our community and beyond, to increase the involvement of each citizen to achieve political, educational, social, health, and economic equality, and to advocate for the civil rights for all people of northwest Alabama. The NAACP Tri-County Branch is an advocate for those who seek justice.

Minister Lo Collier, President
NAACP Tri-County Branch

Tri-County Branch 2026 Officers

• President – Lo Collier
• Vice President – Bettie Robinson
• Secretary – Tori Bailey
• Treasurer – Tonyia Carter

Executive Committee Members & Standing Committee Chairs (2024-26)

Executive Committee

Elected

• Larry Bonner
• Ulysses “Foot” Burt
• Linda Collier
• Komarvo Denton
• Josephine Fossett
• Teresa McDonald
• Ann Underwood
• Ollie Underwood
• Cleveland Williams
• Katie Owens Murphy