Parker elected new NAACP president

Created on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 10:21 Last Updated on Friday, 28 December 2012 08:59 Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 10:21 Written by Christian Morrow - Courier Staff Writer Hits: 1311

By a slender 26-vote margin, Constance Parker has been elected president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Chapter and will succeed M. Gayle Moss, who led the chapter for eight years.

“I feel good,” said Parker. “I think the people want to move forward and change the community, have more diversity and address the economy and education. So I feel good. I think God has me on a mission.”

NAACP Officers—Connie Parker, president and Marilyn Barnett Waters, second vice president. (Courier Photo/J.L. Martello)

The final tally last night gave Parker a narrow 171 to 145 victory over Deborah Walker. The membership also elected Charlene R. McAbee, first vice president; Marilyn Barnett Waters 2nd vice president, and Johnnie Miott, 3rd vice president. Anita Walker, secretary and Morton Stanfield Jr., treasurer were uncontested.