NAACP Chief: more work to be done Gene Marrano December 9, 2019 1 min read Leon Russell-NAACP/G Marrano photo The 69th Life Membership Luncheon and “Freedom Fundraiser” for the Roanoke NAACP chapter on Saturday was also unique – as the national NAACP chair spoke at that event for the first time. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam proposes $22M to improve maternal health outcomesNext: Virginia gun rights activists vow to fight new restrictions Related Stories 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0 1 min read Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon Gene Marrano December 5, 2025 0 1 min read It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas Denise Membreno December 5, 2025 0