Pastor Dr. Jeffrey T. Wilson
Pastor Dr. Jeffrey T. Wilson, of New United Baptist Church, Chattanooga, received the Education and Social Justice Award last Thursday at the 93rd Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated South Eastern Regional Conference public meeting in Knoxville.
Officials said, "Dr. Wilson received the award for his works leading one of the community's largest HBCU college tours for first generation college students for the past 15 years, and he led public efforts for press conferences and marches with local ministers to address issues negatively impacting minority communities.