Phil talks to Pastor Marvin Hightower, the president of the NAACP Peoria, was recognized with Jesse White Leadership award. According to the treasurer’s office, Hightower’s faith, leadership, and dedication to community have made a profound impact in Peoria.

The office cited specifically, his time at the NAACP as well as serving on boards of Central Illinois Interfaith Alliance, the Peoria Area Diversity Employment Action Team, and on the Executive Committee for Alignment Peoria.