Monday, October 5, 2015

Elyria NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Huge Success

Congratulations to NAACP President Dee Tolbert, members, and 2015 award honorees for a successful year of advancing the cause of Freedom and Justice for All.  The 61st annual event, moderated by Wayne Dawson of Fox 8 news, was held Saturday evening at LCCC featuring keynote speaker Dr. Terrell LaMont Strayhorn, professor of higher education at The Ohio State University and honoring several students and distinguished adults.
 
The following awards were presented:  Educational Book Awards: Precious Boone, Kayla Dickerson and Raven Hairston; Distinguished Service Awards: Nettie Mae Jackson (post-humously) and Frank Whitfield; Community Empowerment Awards: Tamara Coates and Mount Zion Baptist Church; the Lifetime Achievement Award: The Elyria Club of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club; Member of the Year: Sue Ely  Krueger; Presidential Freedom Award:  Mr. Clay Shannon.   Congratulations for ajob well done!  … Elyria Mayor Holly Brinda