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The NAACP Alachua County branch held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet with the theme "The Fierce Urgency of Now."

State Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis, the keynote speaker, is the granddaughter of local civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Wright.

Davis emphasized the immediate need to protect voting rights, ensure educational access, and continue the fight for equality.

Several community members were honored with awards for their service, leadership, and contributions to preserving local Black history.

The importance of working to make things better right now was on display at this year’s NAACP Alachua County branch Freedom Fund Banquet.

From the keynote speaker to those recognized for thei r contributions to the community , the theme of the gala, “The Fierce Urgenc

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