The Connors State College NAACP Freedom Fighters hosted their annual Black History Program on February 25, 2025, at the Dr. Nero Fine Arts Building on the Warner Campus. This year’s program centered around the theme “Diversity in Love & Unity; The Triple Six Eight.”
The event featured several speakers including Angie Lane, Director of the Bursar Office at CSC, who delivered the themed address, and Alan Gordon, Principal of Warner Elementary School, who served as the main speaker. The Warner High School Choir, directed by Shelly Beck, performed multiple selections throughout the program, including the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice.”
A highlight of the celebration was the special recognition of the 2025 Freedom Fighters of the Year: Dr. Lynett Rock, Mrs. Christina Connor, and Sergeant Blane Newfield. Each honoree was acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to the college and community.
The program also included participation from several CSC NAACP members, with Antonio Gonzalez, Vice President of CSC NAACP, delivering the welcome address, and Samantha Brewer, CSC NAACP Ambassador, offering the opening prayer.
Sir Patrick Davis, Founding President of CSC NAACP, presented the special awards, including announcing the winner of the annual Black History Coloring Contest.
The CSC NAACP chapter holds historical significance as the first established NAACP chapter in Warner, Oklahoma, and the first NAACP Auxiliary on the Warner campus. If you want to learn more about the CSC NAACP Freedom Fighters and their upcoming activities, contact Rev. Carneta Cooper, Advisor to the CSC NAACP chapter. The Freedom Fighters welcome new members and community support as they continue their mission on campus and throughout the Warner community.
