News & Articles jessye norman Augusta native Jessye Norman receives NAACP's top honor Opera star and Augusta native Jessye Norman received the NAACP's highest honor Wednesday. July 18, 2013 - The Augusta Chronicle Jessye Norman to be honored by NAACP Augusta native and renowned opera singer Jessye Norman will be awarded the Spingarn Medal on Wednesday during the NAACP's national convention in Orlando, Fla. July 16, 2013 - The Augusta Chronicle