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Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
September 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Thomas McLaurin, Executive Director and Organizer of the Floyd Family Center
Both speakers bring powerful voices of advocacy, justice, and healing, continuing the legacy of George Floyd and working to address systemic inequities.
Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. Attendees are encouraged to dress in formal or semi-formal attire for this special occasion.
What: Harnett County NAACP 5473B Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Dunn Community Center, 205 Jackson Road, Dunn, NC 28334
Theme: “A Change is Gonna Come”
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Tony L. Spears at (910) 808-6980, Elsie Lee at (910) 685-2857, or any Harnett County NAACP member.
About the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
The Freedom Fund Banquet is a signature fundraising and community event hosted annually by NAACP branches nationwide. Proceeds support local initiatives that advance social justice, protect civil rights, and create opportunities for equity in education, health, and economic
development.