NAACP Galas Recognize Leaders, Support Civil Rights

NAACP branches across the country held or announced Freedom Fund galas and dinners to recognize community service and support civil rights work. The Port Huron branch announced awards for more than a dozen honorees, including Mayor Anita Ashford, at its Oct. 24 gala. New York’s state conference marked its 90th anniversary with a gala that raised more than $500,000, while Long Beach’s event honored eight people, including longtime branch leader Dr. Naomi Rainey. Bryan County held its annual gala under the theme “Together, we advance justice.” Lansing celebrated its 60th Freedom Fund Dinner, which supports scholarships, voting advocacy and civil rights initiatives.