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SLIDESHOW: 2019 Freedom Awards Gala

by TSD Newsroom10/31/2019

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Gloria Steinem, John Legend and Hafsat Abiola were the centers of attention at the 2019 Freedom Awards Gala at The Orpheum Wednesday night. (Photos: Warren Roseborough)

(Photographs by Warren Roseborough)

National Civil Rights Museum President Terri Lee Freeman fields questions during the Red Carpet reception.

Lamman Rucker was the emcee for the second year in a row.

All eyes on John Legend.

Questions for Gloria Steinem.

Interview time on the Red Carpet for Hafsat Abiola.

Red Carpet reception.

More from the Red Carpet.

Gary Goin Band.

Lil Buck performs.

The food was great!

John Legends sings “Glory” during 2019 Freedom Award Gala. (Photo: TSD Archives)

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