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NAACP Oakland Branch

Friends of the Oakland Branch advocates for civil rights and social justice, empowering the community through education, activism, and support for marginalized voices. They strive to create equitable opportunities for all in Oakland.

Join the NAACP Oakland Branch for an inspiring evening of celebration, recognition, and purpose at our annual Freedom Fund Gala. The Freedom Fund Gala raises critical support for the NAACP&rsquo;s work to advance civil rights, social justice, public safety as a civil right, economic opportunity, and equality for all. This year&rsquo;s theme, We, The People, is a call to defend our rights, strengthen our communities, and continue the work toward justice and equality for all. We are proud to honor our 2026 Freedom Fund Gala recipients for their outstanding leadership and service, including The Honorable Barbara Lee, Mayor of Oakland, and Gordon Greenwood, Attorney at Kazan, McClain, Satterley &amp; Greenwood, as recipients of the Civil Rights Presidential Award. The evening will also feature Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church, as our keynote speaker, and Bryan Gallo, Journalist and Meteorologist at KTVU, as our special emcee. We will also recognize outstanding leaders in Political Action, Public Affairs, Education, Health, Community, Social Justice, and Entrepreneurship, along with two special NAACP award recipients. Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the people and leaders whose work continues to make a difference in Oakland and beyond. Friday, October 30, 2026 Cocktail Reception (No-Host) at 5 PM | Program 6&ndash;9 PM Oakland Marriott City Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA To purchase tables and for sponsorship opportunities please visit:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/naacp-oakland-branch-freedom-fund-gala-sponsor-opportunities" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/naacp-oakland-branch-freedom-fund-gala-sponsor-opportunities</a>

NAACP Oakland Branch Freedom Fund Gala

The Freedom Fund Gala raises critical support for the NAACP Oakland Branch&rsquo;s work to advance civil rights, social justice, public safety as a civil right, economic opportunity, and equality for all. This year&rsquo;s theme, We, The People, is a call to defend our rights, strengthen our communities, and continue the work toward justice and equality for all. We are honored to recognize an outstanding group of leaders at this year&rsquo;s Gala, including The Honorable Barbara Lee, Mayor of Oakland, and Gordon Greenwood, Attorney at Kazan, McClain, Satterley &amp; Greenwood, as recipients of the Civil Rights Presidential Award. The evening will also feature Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church, as our keynote speaker, and Bryan Gallo, Journalist and Meteorologist at KTVU, as our special emcee. We will also recognize leaders in Political Action, Public Affairs, Education, Health, Community, Social Justice, and Entrepreneurship, along with two special NAACP award recipients. We are deeply grateful for your consideration of supporting the 2026 Freedom Fund Gala. Your sponsorship helps make this event possible while directly supporting the NAACP Oakland Branch&rsquo;s ongoing work in our community. We invite you to review the 2026 Sponsorship Levels and Benefits and select the opportunity that best fits your organization. Sponsorships and tables may be purchased through Zeffy or by check. If you prefer to pay by check, please email <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@naacpoakland.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@naacpoakland.org</a>, and we will provide an invoice and mailing instructions. For individual tickets, please purchase here:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/naacp-oakland-branch-freedom-fund-gala" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/naacp-oakland-branch-freedom-fund-gala</a>

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