FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2012
For More Information: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137
Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700
For Media Assistance: Rob Stephens, Office Manager, 336-577-9335
NC NAACP Joins Triad Clergy for Rally Against Discrimination in the Constitution Two Days Before Election Day
GREENSBORO - North Carolina clergy from across the State and leadership from the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will gather in Greensboro on Sunday, May 6, 2012 for a Prayer Meeting and Rally against Discrimination in our Constitution.
The rally will begin at 4:30 pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1301 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro, NC. A news conference will precede the rally at 4:00 pm.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will join the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, the Pulpit Forum of Greensboro and Vicinity, and the Greater Hickory Ministerial Alliance for the rally. The Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity will also officially release their position statement encouraging North Carolinians to vote AGAINST Amendment One.
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