2025 Freedom Fund Banquet
Join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center. This event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, great company and much more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to come together and support a worthy cause.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
6-10 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
Dinner! Silent Auction! Music & Dancing! Dynamic speaker! Good food, fun and fellowship! You won't want to miss it!
Grab your ticket to join us for the 61st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The Fierce Urgency of NOW!
It's going to be a night to remember!
***Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson***
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 NAACP Award Recipients who will receive their award during the Banquet on 11/15/25. Let's CELEBRATE these wonderful community leaders:
1. President’s Award - Ella Whitehead
2. Community Activist Award - Laurice Bell
3. Business and Financial Entrepreneurial Award - Ebony Barber Shop
4. Community Service Award – EPD Chief Schenita Stewart
5. Educator Entrepreneur or Business Entrepreneur Award - Oliver Ruff
6. Youth & Young Adult Initiatives Award - Amaya K. Johnson
7. Special Recognition (STEAMM) Award - Henry Wilkins
8. Faith in Action Award - Reverend Dr. Aaron McLeod, Esq
Get your tickets NOW and be a part of this incredible event!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
6-10 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
9599 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
Dinner! Silent Auction! Music & Dancing! Dynamic speaker! Good food, fun and fellowship! You won't want to miss it!
Grab your ticket to join us for the 61st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The Fierce Urgency of NOW!
It's going to be a night to remember!
***Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson***
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 NAACP Award Recipients who will receive their award during the Banquet on 11/15/25. Let's CELEBRATE these wonderful community leaders:
1. President’s Award - Ella Whitehead
2. Community Activist Award - Laurice Bell
3. Business and Financial Entrepreneurial Award - Ebony Barber Shop
4. Community Service Award – EPD Chief Schenita Stewart
5. Educator Entrepreneur or Business Entrepreneur Award - Oliver Ruff
6. Youth & Young Adult Initiatives Award - Amaya K. Johnson
7. Special Recognition (STEAMM) Award - Henry Wilkins
8. Faith in Action Award - Reverend Dr. Aaron McLeod, Esq
Get your tickets NOW and be a part of this incredible event!