NAACP Chief: more work to be done Gene Marrano December 9, 2019 1 minute 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 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0