Conway NAACP

The NAACP Conway Branch #5509 proudly welcomes our newly elected officers and additional Executive Committee members:

**Officers**
President – Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Floyd
Vice President – Carmella Hemingway
Secretary – Tereatha Anderson
Treasurer – Priscilla Fuller

**Executive Committee Members**
Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Floyd, President
Carmella Hemingway, Vice President & Freedom Fund
Tereatha Anderson, Secretary
Priscilla Fuller, Treasurer & BUILD Grant
Pam Jones, Educational Committee

**At-Large Members**
Christine Williams
James Spain
Kim Woo
Ester Spain
Vivian Wilson
James Adamson
Charles Spain
Cedric Blain-Spain

We invite you to join the NAACP and become a major part of the Conway Branch. Your membership strengthens our collective voice as we continue the ongoing civil rights journey.

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The NAACP Conway Branch #5509 proudly welcomes Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Floyd as our newly elected President on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Rev. Dr. Floyd is one of the original charter members of the historic Conway Branch and has previously served with distinction as President (twice), First Vice President, Executive Committee Member, Chair of the Legal Redress Committee, and in several other key roles.Rev. Dr. Floyd, worked alongside Elder Blain-Spain in reorganizing the Conway Branch #5509 and the Myrtle Beach Branch #5568, hosting mass meetings across Horry County to help reignite the powerful “Fire Up, Ready to Go” chant—originally led by Rev. H. H. Singleton.

Rev. Dr. Floyd has been an ever-present and unwavering fighter for civil rights:

● A longtime supporter of King Day at the Dome

● A key figure in landmark discrimination cases involving Black Bike Week (Memorial Day Bike Week) in Horry County, where several hotels, restaurants, and other businesses enforced “No Black Bikers” policies, among other injustices

● Led efforts to hold employers in Horry County and state agencies accountable for fair hiring and equitable employment practices

● Organized and led mass meetings to confront and challenge discrimination within the school system

And much more

We look forward to his continued and renewed leadership as the Branch moves forward with purpose and strength.💙💛

The NAACP Conway Branch #5509 extends its deepest gratitude to Elder Cedric D. Blain-Spain, Immediate Past President, for his historic and impactful leadership June 2025-April 2026.

In his own words, “It was never my aspiration to serve as a NAACP Branch/Unit President, but I humbly arrived to the office by virtue of serving as First Vice President.”

Elder Blain-Spain led the charge in reorganizing the Conway Branch #5509 and the Myrtle Beach Branch #5568, hosting mass meetings across Horry County to help reignite the powerful “Fire Up, Ready to Go” chant—originally led by Rev. H. H. Singleton.

We are honored that he will continue to serve on our Executive Committee and remain a steadfast advocate for civil, voting, and human rights, a powerful, prophetic, and vital voice for our communities.

Under President Blain-Spain’s administration, the Conway Branch #5509 achieved significant milestones, including:

• Awarded the National NAACP BUILD Grant, a year-long 2026 initiative strengthening our capacity and impact

• Submission of a formal request addressing Conway–Horry County jurisdictional boundaries

• Implementation and modernization of online forms to improve efficiency in daily operations, quarterly reporting, and annual compliance.

• Expansion of branch committees, membership, and community engagement

• And several other advancements that strengthened the foundation and future of the branch

●The branch hosted The Historic Black History Celebration 2026 honoring the Black Airmen’s Council and the Afro-Culture Workshop, trailblazing members of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Alumni Organization. We recognize their years of dedicated service, their perseverance through discrimination and inequality, and their commitment to healing and progress. Through their resilience and leadership during their time stationed at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, they helped pave the way for improved conditions and opportunities for others who followed

We thank him for his dedicated service, visionary leadership, and continued commitment to the mission of the NAACP. May God blessing, favor and protection be with and for you Elder Blain-Spain. 💙💛

NAACP CONWAY BRANCH #5509
Monthly meeting moved to
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
LOCATION: TBA
Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience due to the Easter weekend. Be safe and have a grand weekend. 💙💛

NAACP CONWAY BRANCH #5509
GENERAL/MASS MEETING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026
1:00 PM
CHERRY HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
504 CHURCH STREET
CONWAY, SC 29526

WE NEED YOU!
We are seeking individuals who are genuinely committed to civil rights and social justice to consider joining our team. The NAACP Conway Branch #5509 currently has volunteer leadership opportunities available, including Vice Presidents (2nd and 3rd), Deputy Secretary, Deputy Treasurer, as well as subcommittee chairs and committee members.

This is volunteer service within the NAACP (except for any paid staff positions, if applicable). We are looking for team members who are willing to work collaboratively to help maintain a strong, active, and growing branch by doing the essential groundwork in our community. Yes—we need you.

Whether or not you are ready to serve in a leadership role, we encourage everyone to consider becoming a member of the NAACP Conway Branch #5509. Your involvement and support matter.

Membership Dues:
NAACP dues vary by membership type. Standard annual adult membership is approximately $30. Youth memberships (under age 20) typically range from $10–$15. Lifetime memberships are also available (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels), generally ranging from $400 to $2,500+. Specialized memberships, such as WIN (Women In NAACP), are available for $10. Please note that some local branches may include a small processing fee.

These dues directly support the NAACP’s ongoing work for racial justice, equity, and civil rights.
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