October 3, 2003

New Minneapolis branch of NAACP, Brent Buckner, takes over

Julie Siple - Reporter

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The Minneapolis chapter of the NAACP has become good at one thing steady self-destruction. Last weekend, the Rev. Albert Gallmon became the latest in a long line of distinguished, well-intended people chewed up by a small group of people in a once-meaningful organization. Gallmon, who became president of the Minneapolis branch in December, fell on his sword with grace in announcing that he was stepping down from the position.

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