Congratulations to our Afro-Am Studies student major Charles Walker-Hoover for his recent recognition from the NAACP Youth and College Division. We are proud of you, Charles!
Charles participated in the 47th annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. He was selected by the NAACP Youth and College Division to assist in the recharter of the United States Students Association, where he received training on protesting, legal observation, and lobbying Congress.
Charles had the privilege of rallying on Capitol Hill to advocate for the continued existence of the Department of Education. As a result of his work and commitment to student advocacy, he was awarded a Certificate of Leadership from the NAACP Youth and College Division.
"This experience reinforced my passion for policy, education, and community organizing—values that I continue to develop within our department. I am grateful for the support and knowledge I have gained at UMass Amherst, which have prepared me for these opportunities." Charles E. Walker-Hoover