DETROIT – The Detroit NAACP gave us a sneak peek at this year’s “Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner.”
The annual fundraiser supports their work on civil rights and equality throughout the city.
This year, the civil rights group is honoring Gary Torgow, chairman of Huntington Bank; Brittany Lavis, CEO of Detroit Medical Center; and Dennis Archer Jr., CEO of Ignition Media Group.
Branch president Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony said that showing unity is more important than ever.
“We need you now more than ever before,” said Anthony. “If you can’t get engaged right now with all that is happening around the country, I don’t know what else needs to be said. Our voting is on the line, and our healthcare is on the line. Our history is on the line.”
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield was even on hand to purchase the first ticket!
Dinner begins on Sunday, April 26, at Huntington Place.