A Legacy of service
About Us
The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP was founded in 1945 by Mortimer M. Marshall. Our first chartered branch was established on September 17, 1953, and re-chartered on January 14, 1980. Early presidents included Mortimer Marshall, Leola Fields, Gerard Jenkins, and Julia Luckett.
Our Leadership
Past & Present Presidents
Through the decades, many accomplished and distinguished civic leaders have served as president of the Culpeper Branch:
| Dr. Hortense Hinton-Jackson | 1980-1985 |
| Betty Roberts | 1985-1991 |
| Charles Lane | 1991-1994 |
| Lue Walters | 1994-1996 |
| James M. Hofmann | 1996-1999 |
| Martha Wright | 1999-2001 |
| Samuel Glasker | 2001-2002 |
| Janet Wise | 2002-2003 |
| Emma Richards | 2003-2005 |
| Rosezina Donaldson | 2005-2007 |
| Bettie L. Turner | 2007-2009 |
| Charles Ferguson | 2009-2010 |
| Bettie L. Turner | 2010-2012 |
| Rev. Ludwell Brown | 2013-2015 |
| Rev. Sanford Reaves, Jr. | 2015-2017 |
| Sandra Reaves-Yates | 2017-2021 |
| Rev. Uzziah A. Harris | 2021-2023 |
| Rev. Frank Lewis | 2023-2024 |
| Kaleb Hackley | 2024-2026 |
Executive Commitee
The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP is led by an Executive Committee consisting of officers, at-large members, and standing committee chairs. We hold biannual elections for our officers and at-large members. Our Executive Committee for the 2025-2026 term consists of:
- Kaleb J. Hackley, President
- Jason Ford, Vice President
- Carol Nelson, Secretary
- Joan McBride, Treasurer
- Daphney Barrett, Assistant Secretary
- Elicia Belle, At-Large Member
- Steven A. Jones, Sr., At-Large Member
- Sandra Reaves-Yates, At-Large Member
Our Commitees
Our standing committees reflect the spirit of collaboration, service, and progress that drives the NAACP’s mission forward. These committees translate our values into actionable programs and impactful initiatives.
The NAACP Culpeper Branch is actively seeking volunteers for these committees who will engage with our community and join us in our mission to achieve racial justice and reconciliation.
Our committees are listed below and more information can be found in our Standing Committees overview.
- Armed Services and Veterans Affairs
- Communications, Press, and Publicity
- Community and Economic Development
- Education
- Finance
- Freedom Fund
- Health and Wellness Advocacy
- Legal Redress
- Membership
- Political Action
- Religious Affairs