ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH WILL HOST THE NAACP STATE CONFERENCE AWARDS. THE STATE CONFERENCE AWARDS WILL RECOGNIZE NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS, PUBLIC POLICY, SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP.

NAACP Louisiana State Conference Honorees:

- Roy Jones Jr - 4-Time Boxing Champion

- Carl Thomas - Grammy Nominated R&B Singer & Radio Host

- Bridget Dinvaut - District Attorney

- Richard "Rico Love" Butler - Grammy Winning Producer & Artist

- Eliza Eugene - Author

- Nghana Lewis - Attorney & College Professor

- Cynthia Willard-Lewis - Former Senator, City Council, & US Rep

- Chrisette Michele - Grammy Winning Artist & Songwriter

- Tyrone Hughes - New Orleans Saints Hall of Inductee

- Dee-1 - Hip-Hop Artist & Educator

- Rev. Derek King - Minister

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De'Jonique GarrisonAnchor/Reporter at Houston's KBMT Channel 12 News

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