HARRISBURG (Newsradio 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) – Governor Tom Wolf appointed 14 new commissioners and reappointment of 5 returning commissioners to the Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs.
"It is an honor to welcome our new and returning commissioners to the Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs," Governor Wolf said in a statement. "My administration is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and our work to implement policies, programs and services that help Pennsylvanians – especially Black Pennsylvanians – is informed and improved by the work of this commission. Thank you to all of our commissioners for your dedication to serving your fellow Pennsylvanians."
The GACAAA mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania's government is accessible and accountable by advising the governor on policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations by serving as the commonwealth's advocate agency for the African American community across the commonwealth.
The GACAAA also works to enhance the civic, social, educational, cultural, and economic status of the African American community.
The first meeting with the new members was held on June 11th.
The members are:
Idris Abdul-Zahir, Philadelphia
Hasshan Batts, Lehigh
Rev. Dr. Malcolm Byrd D. Min, Philadelphia
Lauren Enlow, Philadelphia
Chioma Azi, Esquire, Philadelphia
Nasaiah Izon Hoskins, Monroe
Cynthia L. James, Allegheny
Glynis M. Johns, Lackawanna
Chantay Love, Philadelphia
Andita N. Parker Lloyd, Luzerne
Anette Nance, MSW, Allegheny
Shamelle Price-Wheeler, Allegheny
Oni Richards, Philadelphia
Wanda Richards, Montgomery
Haniyyah B. Sharpe-Brown, Philadelphia
Rev. Walter S. Thomas, Jr., Dauphin
Kyasha C. Tyson, Philadelphia
Dwan Walker, Beaver
Ivan Watson, Philadelphia
