The announcement of the 2022 Western Wayne County NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner has been made. The speakers for the dinner will be Byron Brooks – Activist and Founder of "From The Hood for The Hood" and Laura Dickerson – UAW Region 1A Director. This year is historic as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary. The theme for this year is: "Accelerating Change Despite the Odds"

This will be the first in person dinner since the COVID-19 pandemic, which led them to do things differently. They aree having a traditional sit-down dinner where people can meet old friends and make new ones. During the Awards Ceremony of the event, they will honor people who are making a difference in local communities. Also during the event, they will reflect on the rich 75 years of activism that the Western Wayne County Branch has been involved in.

The branch was initially charted as the Inkster Branch in June of 1947. They are continuing to grow as they build partnerships with people, businesses, organizations and elected officials throughout the Western Wayne County area. These relationships are helping them fight to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.

The Freedom Fund Event will take place on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

at the Crystal Gardens in Southgate MI. (Networking and Photo Booth begins at 4:00p.m.)

Event Ticket Prices:

Adult - $75.00 Youth - $50.00 (up to 18 years old)

BYRON BROOKS - ACTIVIST AND FOUNDER OF 'FROM THE HOOD FOR THE HOOD:

A NAACP Membership is $30.00 for Adults & $15.00 for Youth

Information about sponsorship packages and advertising plans can be found on the website- http://www.westernwaynecountynaacp.com. Please consider supporting the annual fundraiser event by purchasing a ticket, becoming a sponsor or placing an advertisement in the program booklet. Send in the completed order form to Western Wayne County NAACP P. O. Box 207 Inkster, MI 48141. Please note all orders must be placed by October 4, 2022.

To purchase tickets, via Eventbrite - Western Wayne County Freedom Fund Dinner.

If you have any questions call Dakima Jackson at (734) 891-8643 or send an email to [email protected].