The Detroit Branch NAACP is gearing up for its 69th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner on May 19 at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. This year’s dinner will feature President Joe Biden as the keynote speaker, marking only the second time a sitting U.S. President has given the keynote address in the dinner’s history.
The significance of President Biden’s appearance comes at a crucial time as the nation and world grapple with pressing issues, including those vital to the African American community. The stakes are high for Biden heading into the 2024 Presidential election.
The Detroit NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner traces its origins back to April 1956 when it was launched under the leadership of Branch President Edward M. Turner, Arthur L. Johnson, and Dr. Lionel F. Swan. Despite the challenges of racial violence and tragedy during its inception, the event symbolized a period of renewed hope and determination among Black Americans. Attendees of the annual dinner play a crucial role in supporting the Detroit NAACP’s efforts to remain at the forefront of advocacy and activism.
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Detroit NAACP President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony about President Biden’s appearance. Rev. Anthony outlines some of the issues and policies that are important to the African American community. He also gives details on the honorees at this year’s Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner.
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