By Alexandria Leatherberry
The Truth Reporter
NAACP Toledo Branch held their 109th Annual Freedom Fund Celebration banquet on October 26, 2024. Members and supporters gathered for a night to honor those that contribute to the Toledo community in acts that fulfill the mission NAACP. Kirstian Brown of 13abc led the gueststhrough the night of events to celebrate the esteemed contributions. There were live jazz selections by Brandon “Sax B” Monford that moved the room to enjoy the night of fellowship, recognition of advancement, and a soulful buffet provided by We B Ribs.
Honorees included Romules Durant, EdD; Debra Brown; WilliAnn Moore; Frances Amison; Ohio Unity Coalition, and a surprise honoree presented with the Daisey LaRose Huff Citizenship Award, granddaughter of Ms. Huff, Charlotte M. Jones.
The Freedom Fund Celebration banquet raised approximately $50,000 to fund initiatives that promote the advancement of political, educational, social, and economic equality. Especially for programs such as ACT-SO, the NAACP’s yearlong achievement program for high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students.
Chapter President Rev. Willie Perryman Jr., and Vice President Micheal Alexander Sr. shared gifts from the sponsors as they presented the awards and highlighted the significance of the Honorees. Alexander, the Fund’s chairman, closed inviting final remarks from Congresswoman
Marcy Kaptur on the civil and political significance of the NAACP.
