Presidents Letter


	President’s Letter

As the President of The Little Rock Black Police Association I warmly extend my sincere thanks to all of the members who support the organization and our efforts to transform the LRBPA into more than the status quo police association. I am deeply indebted to all of you for your support. I certainly believe that better days are ahead for the LRBPA, but nothing worth having will come without struggle and sacrifice. It reminds me of one a quote,

“Success comes to the man or women who gives more than they receive”

The LRBPA history is replete with examples of our commitment to the universal struggle of minorities for equity, fairness, justice and freedom. The LRBPA has traveled a great distance from the secret meetings held throughout the Little Rock community. Not only did the LRBPA step out of the shadows, we stepped into the tempest and garnered the respect of friend and foe alike. Our reputation as being an advocacy organization has been heralded nationally and internationally. Why are not all of those who have been disenfranchised by the system not members of the LRBPA? They do not know, they do not show or they simply do not care. Our very existence is owed but not limited to Johnny Gilbert, Sr., Andrew Lockhart, Julius Bryant, Maxie Alexander, Jesse Briscoe, Jack Matlock, Marcella Wilson, Grady Anthony, Billy O’Donald, Clarence Hunter, and Horace Walters.

LRBPA strivings have not been without causalities, pain and sacrifice. Every conflict known to man has left some along the wayside battered and torn asunder. Our struggle has been based on the nobility of our faith that doing right and accomplishing right has its own reward. We contend against our enemies and those of us who have been marginalized by the trappings of this world. LRBPA is constantly seeking conscious individuals who understand the importance of solidarity, trustworthiness, honesty, loyalty and self-love. LRPBA members understand the need to embrace our culture without sacrificing who we are as a people. It is our mission and one in which we cannot fail.

The LRBPA needs your commitment and support to sustain the distance we have created from nothingness to something more. We have done an excellent job of defending our members against the injustices that consistently permeate the shields of our very own existence. We have been there for our members in all times of need when the chips were on the table. We have often asked for nothing in return. We have appreciated the support of those who believe in the mission and travel the roads that seem all too familiar. We appreciate your unwavering support of the LRBPA.

Willie C. Davis

Willie C. Davis

LRBPA President