“The State of Black America” will be the theme when the Memphis Branch NAACP hosts its annual Freedom Fund luncheon at the Hilton Memphis on July 30.
The theme is chosen to put focus on progress, pitfalls, and the future strength of African Americans in politics, economics, business and education.
“Now, more than ever, it is imperative that we unite as a community and align on the economic and political priorities that most impact communities of color,” said Van Turner Jr., president of the Memphis branch.
“We must capitalize on the momentum we have built over the past year few years and continue to push for legislation and reforms that address the systemic racism faced by the Black community.”
This year’s keynote speaker is Judge Carlos Moore, the 79th president of the National Bar Association (NBA).
A nationally renowned and award-winning trial lawyer, Moore, a Moss Point, Miss. native, is the managing partner of The Cochran Firm – Mississippi Delta, which is based in Grenada, Miss.
In July of 2017, Moss became the first African American appointed as Municipal Judge Pro Tem for the City of Clarksdale, Miss. In May of 2020, he was the first African American named Municipal Judge Pro Tem for the City of Grenada.
The NAACP Memphis Branch is one of the largest branches in the United States and is 104 years old. The national group was founded 109 years ago.
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Or, call 901-521-1343. With a $130 donation, attendees will also receive a 1-year membership to the NAACP.
The Freedom Fund luncheon is the Memphis Branch NAACP’s largest fundraiser and funds its local programming initiatives.
Current Freedom Fund Series Sponsors include presenting Sponsor FedEx, Kroger and Baptist Memorial Healthcare.
