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Top Ladies In The News
Area II
Lady Krishanna Coleman-LeSane, Lady Candace Prince-Modeste, was in-
of the Dale City Prince William County Chapter, stalled as the NAACP Jamaica Branch newest president,
was chosen to compete for She is currently the
the title of Mrs. Virginia Treasurer of the Queens
America from a field of the Empire State Chapter,
applicants received from and the Area II NAACP
throughout her local area. Project Chair. At 36 years
She will represent Spotsyl- old, she is the youngest
vania County, Virginia dur- president in the branch’s
ing the competition. Lady history. She is also a for-
Krishanna’s commitment mer Top Teen. Over 150
to raising her children with community members at-
a strong sense of giving tended the program. Dr.
back to her community Hazel N. Dukes, member
through volunteerism and of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Presi-
dent of the NAACP New York State Conference
fundraising activities were significant in her being brought greetings. The installation of officers was per-
chosen for the title of Mrs. Spotsylvania. Lady formed by New York State Supreme Court Justice Va-
Krishanna is excited for the journey that lies ahead, lerie Brathwaite Nelson, who is the first African-
as she continues to bring awareness to her plat- American female from Queens County to be elevated to
form both locally and statewide. Associate Justice of the Appellate Division. Several dis-
tinguished guests were also in attendance, including
In addition to being a committed wife, mother and elected officials, New York State NAACP officials, and
volunteer, she works directly with Loisann's Hope leadership from various community-based organiza-
House in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the largest tions.
homeless family refuge in the Rappahan-
nock region to promote her platform “Eradicating Lady Candace has been active with her local NAACP
Youth Homelessness through Education and Em- branch since 2007. She is the immediate past First Vice
powerment". She works under the executive lead- President, and has served as the Treasurer and Acting
ership of CEO and Director Lisa Crittenden. Secretary. She has participated in voter registration
drives, served as a delegate at State and National con-
Lady Krishanna is married to Lord Mitchell, who is ventions, and coordinated annual fundraisers and Can-
an active duty soldier in the United States Army didates’ Forums. Lady Candace is also a graduate of the
and the mother of Kayla and Mitchell, Jr. NAACP’s NextGen Program, a 12-month leadership
development institute for young professionals. In her
capacity as President, Lady Candace is working towards
increasing active participation among youth and young
professionals.
