The Richmond chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference chose new officers and board members during its election Feb. 27.

William F. McGee was elected president, while Dr. Derrick L. Peterson Sr. will serve as vice president. Lavern Wrenn was elected secretary, Jacqueline Snow as treasurer, Cassandra Shaw as chaplain and Robert Lester as parliamentarian.

Additionally, Donna Waddell, Robert Brown, Luther Anderson, Archie Keys and Sylvia Wood were chosen as board members.

The new leadership is committed to advancing the cause for equal rights, opportunity, diversity, inclusion and equity, continuing the struggle against injustice and inequality in the United States and worldwide, according to a press release.