Columbus NAACP

Both sides in a dispute between the Columbus branch of the NAACP and the national organization are trying to work on a solution out of court. A hearing scheduled for Tuesday was postponed.

Nana Watson, the former president of the Columbus branch of the NAACP, wants a Franklin County judge to stop the organization from electing a new president by issuing a restraining order.

The NAACP's Ohio State Conference president, Tom Roberts, was appointed administrator over the Columbus branch.

Democratic and community leaders called the green energy issue that claims it will reduce electricity costs "a scam," "a trick," and "disrespectful" to Black communities.

With only 43 days left until the November election, the Columbus branch of the NAACP is focused on its efforts to get out the vote early. Due to COVID-19,…