The Clarksville branch of the NAACP will hold its annual Jubilee Day Celebration on January 10, 2010 at Ebenezer A.M.E Church 131 Edmondson Ferry Road Clarksville TN. The program will start at 5:00 p.m.
The special guest speaker will be the Reverend Alexandria Gatson of Ebenezer A.M.E Church.
On January 1st 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation, freeing slaves from bondage. Today’s celebration, called jubilee day, pays tribute to that historical day.
The contact persons for this event are Pastor Jerry Jerkins 931-220-1522 or Clarksville NAACP President Jimmie Garland 931-216-6745
The public and community is invited to attend.
Planning Committee Members
The Jubilee Day Planning Committee members are:
- Mrs. Beulah Oldham
- Pastor Jimmy Terry
- Pastor Jerry Jerkins
- Elder Jimmy Garland, NAACP President