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NAACP Membership Achievement Awards

Spingarn Medal Presentation To...

Lena Horne - A Living Legend

CITATION for LENA HORNE
1983 Spingarn Medalist

In recognition of her eminently distinguished career in the entertainment world of theater, motion pictures, television, radio and recordings;

For her continuous contribution to enhancement of the self-image of black citizens throughout this nation and elsewhere;

For the elevation of her art form from mere excellence to magnificence, thereby inspiring others;

For her unfaltering dedication and commitment to the principles of equality and justice for all, despite innumerable obstacles.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
presents with great pride The Sixty-eighth Spingarn Medal to
LENA HORNE
Artist, Humanitarian and Living Symbol of Excellence

Friday, July 15, 1983
New Orleans, Louisiana

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[[caption]] Singer Rufus Thomas (center) and NAACP Membership Director Janice Johnson (right) presents awards to Al Moultrie, the acting director of Kappa Alpha Psi, for work done by the fraternity's Michigan State undergraduate and Joliet, Ill., area alumni chapters. [[/caption]]

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[[caption]] Riddick Wilkins of Duplin County, N.C. receives plaque for being the top membership chairperson. [[/caption]]

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[[caption]] Three of the Club 100's top membership writers receive their rewards at the NAACP 74th Annual Convention in New Orleans.  The top writer, Mrs. Narvis Grier of Atlanta (right), is joined by Mrs. Annie Martin of New York City (left) and Mrs. Juanita Craft of Dallas. [/[caption]]

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[[caption]] Mrs. Narvis Grier of Atlanta (right) receives $2,500 check from Roger Carole Rogers, McDonald's Corporation Affirmative Action officer.  As the top NAACP membership solicitor, Mrs. Grier earned a Caribbean cruise and smiles from NAACP Membership Director Janice Johnson (left). [[/caption]]

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