The regular meeting of the N.A.A.C.P. abruptly ended Thursday night after tempers flared, resulting in accusations, shouting, and one woman stepping outside in tears.
As the Ouachita Parish Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. met at the Benoit Recreation Center for its regular meeting Thursday night, tension developed in the aftermath of the installation of new officers for the two-year term ending in 2025.
The tension focused on the installation of the President, Rev. Ambrose Douzart, whose election in December has been contested and remains unresolved by the National N.A.A.C.P.
Many at Thursday’s meeting felt it was improper for…
