Iconic Detroit Branch NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner Draws Thousands, Showcases Influential Voices

Photo Credit: NAACP Detroit Branch The Detroit Branch NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, renowned as the largest and most prestigious event of its kind, draws thousands of attendees each year to hear from influential voices. This year, the 46th U.S. President, Joe Biden, delivered the keynote address. The event also raised awareness about critical issues. This year’s theme was the importance of voting and voting rights and continued to mobilize support for the organization’s work. One of the event’s highlights is the presence of high-profile speakers who bring their unique perspectives and insights to the table; some speakers included Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senator Debbie Stabenow, and the President of Detroit NAACP, Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, among others. Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President of the Detroit Branch NAACP, addressed the media during a press conference at Huntington Place in Detroit on May 19, 2024, ahead of the NAACP Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner. “It’s important for us to have access to the (voting) polls. Don’t take it lightly. It has deep-seated meaning, so we must be forever vigilant and determined to never go back,” Anthony said. During a Detroit Branch NAACP dinner two years ago, Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed the...