Dayton AreaWednesday, November 4
Dayton NAACP members reelect Derrick Foward to another two-year term as president
The 5AM Huber Heights team
If you follow civil rights work around Dayton, there's no change at the top of the Dayton Branch NAACP. Members reelected Dr. Derrick L. Foward to a two-year term starting Jan. 1, 2027, which a release calls his 11th consecutive.
21styear as branch president, after Foward first took the job in November 2006
His new term begins Jan. 1, 2027.
Source: WKEF
The branch says it will continue focusing on education, criminal justice reform, police accountability, and voter engagement. It also pointed to its record under Foward and named its officers for the 2027–2028 term.
The branch cited these results from Foward's tenure
- 3,200
- discrimination complaints investigated
- 6,200
- voters registered
- $256,800
- invested in youth and scholarship programs
Sources: WKEF, daytondailynews.com
- First vice president: Tom Roberts
- Second vice president: Dr. Rhonda Gullette
- Third vice president: Willie A. Terrell Jr.
- Secretary: Colin L. Kimuli. Treasurer: Dinah M. Williams
- Executive Committee: 15 additional members elected
Sources: WKEF, daytondailynews.com