Diversity Committee Meeting with the NAACP
In June, Cheryl Cox Williams will present on the NAACP. AGENDA
The NAACP Anchorage Branch was chartered in 1951. Founders such as John W. Thomas, Blanch McSmith, Clarence and Flossie Coleman, Joseph M. Jackson, John S. Parks and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Watts were spurred into action when the dream home of an African American was burned to the ground before he could move into an all-white neighborhood. More info at naacpanchorage.weebly.com.
Cheryl Cox Williams is a retired Army veteran with two combat stripes and 20 years of honorable service, including tours in Iraq, Kuwait, Korea, Georgia, and Oklahoma. A Jamaican expat, she made Alaska her home after her final assignment at Ft. Richardson in 2009.
She is a dedicated advocate and community leader, currently serving her second term as President of the Anchorage NAACP, where she champions racial justice, equity, and civic engagement. Cheryl also brings her leadership to roles in housing, education, and public safety, and works as Accreditation Manager for the UAA Police Department.
An entrepreneur and lifelong learner, she is a financial services broker, investor, public speaker, and voice-over artist. She holds a Psychology degree from UAA and is pursuing a Master’s in Criminal Justice at UAF.
The diversity committee's mission is to better serve and advocate for the business community by becoming a more open, inclusive, and diverse organization reflective of the make-up of Anchorage. To accomplish this we envision a board that reflects the demographics of our city and a growing membership of businesses representing the diversity of our business owners and entrepreneurs.
All members and non-members are welcome to attend and share ideas to advance our diversity mission. If you'd like to present at a future meeting, please email diversity@anchoragechamber.org.
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AKDT
1st Wednesday of each month
Location
Sakana Poke & Soiree + Virtual via Zoom (RSVP for link)
570 E Benson Blvd #23
Fees/Admission
FREE and open to all Anchorage Chamber members and non-members
