Local organizations call for nominations for the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The YWCA of St. Joseph, St. Joseph NAACP and Missouri Western State University are calling for nominations for the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award.

Kelsy B. Beshears is recognized as one of the most "influential figures in the Civil Rights Movement" in St. Joseph.

The Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award can be presented to an individual, group or organization that embraces Beshears' commitment to promoting racial justice and eliminating racism.

Nomination forms and a list of past award recipients can be found at ywcasj.org/day-of-commitment.

Submissions must be sent to rfrost@ywcasj.org no later than Thursday, Aug. 14.

The award will be presented at the 29th Annual Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, in the YWCA Terrace Room, located at 304 N. 8th St.