6 PM – 10 PM
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
2024 HONOREES:
Clergy of the Year—Pastor Yolanda Oliver
Janett Jackson Community Service—Michael Jackson
H N Sims Excellence in Education—Janice Thacker
Ron Walters Leadership—TBA
Community/Neighborhood—TBA
Person of the Year—Junetta Everett
Billy D Williams Servant Leadership Award—Michelle Vann
LEGACY
Tracee Adams
Lynette Woodard
Chela Love
Charles Knox
Twanda Hamilton
6 PM
IN PERSON
2821 E 24th St. north
Urban prep Academy
Southwest corner of the building
Corner of Estelle and Ethel
7 PM ZOOM
LINK PROVIDED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
6 – 11 pm
Join us for our annual freedom fund banquet celebrating and recognizing leaders in our community
Tickets $75 each contact MZEMG@sbcglobal.net For more information regarding tickets and ads to be placed in the annual program booklet. Honorees and the guest speaker to be announced at a later date
The Wichita Branch NAACP Awards are given in recognition of outstanding acts and services that have benefited the Wichita Community. Each of the selected individuals or organizations have volunteered or worked to create positive change, supporting the interests of equal opportunity and advancing a vision of a better community.
This year’s honorees are:TBD
OCT 27 & 28
Join branches from across the state for this two day conference
OCT 27 1-5 PM
OCT 28 10AM – 3PM
Join branches from across the state for this two day conference as we discuss issues that matter to us
4TH QUARTERLY MEETING
IN PERSON – PLACE TO BE DETERMIMED
Sat., Oct. 7, 5 – 7 pm: Wichita Black Nurses 50th Anniversary Gala, Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills. Guest speaker:Martha Dawson, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN, President National Black Nurses Association. Cost $75. For tickets Contact Maggie Thompson at 316 655-6967
AUG 31 6 – 8 PM
A film that explores the trauma of the crash itself, as well as traumatic dynamics associated with racial oppression. The panel discussion following the film will explore facets of healing and Wellness, and the value of giving a voice to the voiceless.