2017 Freedom Fund Banquet Date: March 22, 2023 Author: admin Richard SmartAnn GarveyCynthia WolfordParis CunninghamJermane MiltonMichael KinardTeketa Harding Richard Smart (show off)Ron BlackwellDr. Arthur D. HeartEric SextonLinda WrightRobert Moody (Standing) Larry Burks, XXX, Redditt Hudson, Prisca Barnes, Kenya Cox (Seated) Billy Williamsm Lavonta Williams, Elaine Guiullory, Sandra Rankin, LaWanda DeShazerSchylon and Micah KubicMike KinardKenya Cox, Robert Layton, Larry BurksEmcees Ashonti Ford (KSNW-TV) & Akeam Ashford (KWCH-TV)Larry Burks, Wichita Branch PrersidentReddit Hudson, Region IV Field Director NAACPMembers of the Council of EldersPosting of the flagChanel McCray sings the “National Anthem”Pastor Roosevelt DeShazer among guest observing “National Anthem”Meloy McCray-Miller, Senator Oletha Faust Goudeau among guest observing “National Anthem”Wichita Braqnch Youth Council served as greetersHead tableDon ShermanGeorge RogersLavonta Williams welcome political attendees Senator Oletha Faust GoudeauRepresentative Gail FinneyRepresentative KC OhaebosimSenator David HaleySenator Ron EstesCity Manager Robert LaytonWPD Police Chief Gordon Ramsay1958 Dockum Sit-in pareticipant Galyn Vesey1958 Dockum Sit-in pareticipant Carol Parks HahnWichita Branch President, Larry BurksBrock Booker performs a musical selectionPastor Timothy SimsTerri & Willard RiceLawanda DeShazerPastor Kevass Harding, Jo Brown, Teketa HardingMerlin Overton, WPD Gordon Ramsay, Lavonta Williams, Elaine GuilloryJames Owens, Rep KC Ohaebosim, Merlin OvertonDr. Alicia Thompson, Betty ArnolAntonio Rankin, Dr. Charles Rankin, Sandra RankinGuest Speaker Reit HudsonPastor Roosevelt DeShazer “Clergy of the Year” awardEmalyn Rogers “Janett Jackson Community Service” awardMicah Kubic “Theo Cribbs Political Action” awardNesha Weems accepting the “HN Sims Exceleence in Education ” award on behalf of Dr. Robert WeemsLai-L Daugherty “Ronald Walters Civic Leadership” awardAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity “Community/Neighborhood Association” awardHabitat for Humanity “Chester I Lewis Distinguished Service” awardRobert Layton “Person of the Year” awardLarry Dennis “Legacy” awardDon Sherman accepts on behalf of Westar Energy as “Business of the Year” awardLarry Burks announces special awardSandra Rankin receives “Special Award”“Special Award” presented to Lavonta WilliamsKansas Conference of NAACP Branches, Kenya CoxFlowers presented by Wichita Branch President, Larry Burks to Freedom Fund Banquet Chairperson, Elaine GuilloryHutchinson Branch President, Darrell PopePastor LeSean Tarkington, Grant Chapel AMEJettie Dennis, Larry DennisDelores Porter and daughter Celina PorterSandra Rankin , Mike KinarMike Kinard, Antonio Rankin