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Candace Walker

President
NAACP Henry County

Candace A. Walker is a dynamic leader, seasoned technologist, and lifelong advocate for justice and community empowerment. She currently serves as the President of the NAACP Henry County Branch, where she leads strategic initiatives to advance civil rights, voter engagement, and economic equity. A Silver Life Member of the NAACP, Candace brings decades of grassroots organizing experience to the forefront of local and national change. A longtime community activist, she has worked with Congresswoman Maxine Waters and supported the campaigns of Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. Candace is also the CEO of The Clinton Ron Walker Foundation, a nonprofit named after her late son, dedicated to providing scholarships, AEDs, and CPR training. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., NCNW, and has been married for 38 years to Rev. Clint Walker.

My Sessions

My Sessions

From Bullhorns to Bandwidth: How Technology Is Fueling Today’s Civil Rights Movement

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In the 1960s, the fight for civil rights was led with bullhorns, handwritten flyers, landline phones, and in-person meetings. Today, the NAACP Henry County Branch harnesses the power of modern technology to accelerate justice, increase visibility, and organize more efficiently than ever. This session will explore four key ways digital tools are transforming grassroots advocacy […]

Social Impact & Justice in Tech
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