A Journey of Service and Connection — My time working with the State NAACP was truly an amazing and meaningful experience. It gave me the opportunity to step outside of my local branch, meet people from other branches across the state, and build relationships with individuals who share a strong commitment to serving our communities.
One of the most rewarding parts of my experience was working with the candidates and being involved in the candidate forum. It allowed me to see firsthand the importance of bringing people together, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, and making sure that members of our communities have access to information about the people seeking public office.
I also had the opportunity to work alongside people involved in voting rights and other areas of advocacy. Those experiences opened my eyes even more to the importance of protecting the right to vote, educating our communities, encouraging civic participation, and making sure that every voice has an opportunity to be heard.
Working with people from different NAACP branches was especially valuable. Every branch brought its own experiences, challenges, ideas, and perspective. Being able to learn from one another reminded me that although we may come from different communities, we are connected by a common desire to make our communities stronger and to continue the work of justice, equality, and opportunity.
My time with the State NAACP was more than simply an assignment or an opportunity to participate in an organization. It was an opportunity to learn, grow, serve, network, and develop relationships with people who are passionate about making a difference. I gained a greater appreciation for the work that happens behind the scenes to organize communities, educate voters, engage citizens, and advocate for equal rights.
I am grateful for everyone I had the opportunity to meet, work with, and learn from during this experience. I carry those conversations, relationships, lessons, and experiences with me as I continue my own work in ministry and in the community.
My time with the State NAACP reminded me that change does not happen simply because we talk about it. Change requires people who are willing to show up, build relationships, educate others, stand together, and do the work. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to be a part of that work.
This experience will always be an important part of my journey, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, learn, connect, and continue working toward stronger communities and a more just society.
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Rev. Floyd Narcisse serves as the Political Action/Civic Engagement Chair for the West Volusia Branch of the NAACP.
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