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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam proposes $22M to improve maternal health outcomesNext: Virginia gun rights activists vow to fight new restrictions Related Stories 1 min read Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her Gene Marrano August 5, 2025 1 min read USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships solidify region as a cycling destination Denise Membreno August 5, 2025 1 min read Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting Gene Marrano August 5, 2025
