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The Savannah Chapter of the NAACP recently held a meeting at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to honor local women leaders as Women’s History Month concludes. Georgia Representative Edna Jackson led the tribute, emphasizing women’s essential roles in governance, with insights from several local leaders including Alderwomen and a commissioner. The event drew attention to the importance of female representation in local governance and highlighted themes of humility and collaboration among leaders.

Savannah NAACP Honors Local Women Leaders at March Meeting

The Savannah Chapter of the NAACP held a monthly meeting on Sunday afternoon at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to honor local leaders as Women’s History Month concludes.

Georgia Representative Edna Jackson, a former Mayor of Savannah, led the tribute, focusing on the significance of women in leadership roles.

• Jackson highlighted the necessity of female voices in governance, which includes the city council, Chatham County commission, school board, and state legislature.
• Alderwoman Carol Bell echoed this sentiment, stressing the need for women’s perspectives in leadership.
• Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz and Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely shared their personal leadership journeys.
• Alderwoman Blakely noted her motivation for leadership stemmed from a sense of duty after retiring from military service.
• Chatham County Commissioner Malinda Scott Hodge addressed the value of community and sisterhood, advocating for respectful disagreement in leadership discussions.

The gathering attracted community members and leaders committed to promoting women’s representation in local governance. Attendees collectively emphasized themes of humility and collaboration in leadership, despite varied opinions.

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