The New President Of The St. Petersburg Chapter Says Ending Substance Abuse Will Be The Priority

ST. PETERSBURG -- As he officially took the helm of the St. Petersburg NAACP chapter on Monday, attorney Darryl Rouson proclaimed a new era for the organization with a focus on defeating substance abuse in the black community, pushing for true economic development and doubling youth membership.

He also announced that the group will sponsor a black summit on the third weekend of February. He hopes to create a blueprint for action that draws upon the concerns of various sectors of the black community.

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