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Durham NAACP

The Durham NAACP champions civil rights and social justice, advocating for equality and community empowerment. With over a century of commitment, they work to address systemic injustices and uplift marginalized voices in Durham and beyond.

For over 100 years, the Durham Branch of the NAACP has been on the front lines, fighting for civil rights and social justice. Join us for our 50th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel located at 4700 Emperor Blvd Durham, NC 27703. This year&rsquo;s keynote speaker is Daniel L. &ldquo;DT&rdquo; Thompson, and we are incredibly excited to for this momentous event.&nbsp;As we gather for an evening of tribute, reflection, and community, we aim to honor the legacy of four of our community leaders:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Judge Karen Bethea-Shields, First Elected Female Judge in Durham County</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Secretary Larry Hall, Former Secretary of the NC DMVA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Judge Shamieka Rhinehart, North Carolina Superior Court</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dr. Warren Herndon, President of the Durham Rights of Passage</li></ul>Tickets are available for $100 or you can purchase a table of ten (10) for $900. This event brings together community leaders, advocates, and citizens to celebrate our progress and raise funds.

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You can support the 50th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet by purchasing ad space in the souvenir booklet or choosing a sponsorship package. Ad Options<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Full-Page Ad: Priced at $150</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Half-Page Ad: Priced at $75</li></ol>If you have any questions or need additional information, please get in touch with our 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet Committee at (919) 294-6143 or email at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:5387secretary@naacpunit.org" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">5387secretary@naacpunit.org</a>.&nbsp; Thank you in advance for supporting this momentous milestone.

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We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor. Organizations, businesses, and individuals can support our 50th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet&nbsp;and the mission of the NAACP in several ways. For more details on tickets and sponsorship levels, please check out the sponsorship opportunities.<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Diamond Sponsor - $3,000 - Table of ten (10), verbally acknowledged during the event, Full Page Ad and one (1) year logo placement on NAACP Durham Branch&rsquo;s social media.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gold Sponsor - $1,500 &ndash; Table of ten (10), verbally acknowledged during the event Half Page Ad and six (6) months logo placement on NAACP Durham Branch&rsquo;s social media.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Silver Sponsor&nbsp;- $500 &ndash; verbally acknowledged during the event and three (3) months logo placement on NAACP Durham Branch&rsquo;s social media.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bronze Sponsor - $250 &ndash; Verbally acknowledged during the event and one (1) month logo placement on NAACP Durham Branch&rsquo;s social media.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Patron&rsquo;s List&nbsp;- $50 - $249 &ndash; Name listed in program.</li></ol>&nbsp;As we gather for an evening of tribute, reflection, and community, we aim to honor the legacy of four of our community leaders:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Judge Karen Bethea-Shields, First Elected Female Judge in Durham County</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Secretary Larry Hall, Former Secretary of the NC DMVA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Judge Shamieka Rhinehart, North Carolina Superior Court</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dr. Warren Herndon, President of the Durham Rights of Passage</li></ul>If you have any questions or need additional information, please get in touch with our 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet Committee at (919) 294-6143 or email at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:5387secretary@naacpunit.org" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">5387secretary@naacpunit.org</a>.&nbsp; Thank you in advance for supporting this momentous milestone.

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