Albert Pelham

This honoree list included Tom Robinson, founder of the Nostalgic Automobile Society; Marsha Walker, a founder of the Hollow Cadets drill team; and longtime Montclair NAACP president and foundation leader Albert Pelham.

"It’s about helping human beings," new chapter President Roger Terry said.

Terry takes over after the death of longtime community leader Albert E. Pelham.

Hundreds gathered to honor Albert Pelham Friday.

Pelham was a 'fearless freedom fighter for civil rights, education and social justice.'

A lifelong resident of Montclair, Pelham fought for civil rights and opportunities for the underserved in a community he loved dearly.

Al Pelham will continue to lead the Montclair branch of the NAACP as its president.

The forum was co-moderated by MHS juniors Genesis Whitlock and Shayla George, who serve as the president and vice president, respectively, of the Montclair NAACP Youth Council. George is also the president of the MHS Black Student Union.

The Montclair NAACP's leadership voted not to issue a call for Interim Superintendent Nathan Parker to step down or be removed.

A special event held at Temple Ner Tamid Friday night revealed there is a lot more that unites the Jewish and African-American communities than divides them.