Atlantic City NAACP Celebrates Leadership at Freedom Fund Gala
BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media
ATLANTIC CITY – City councilwoman Stephanie Marshall and a group of other community leaders were honored at the annual Atlantic City NAACP Freedom Fund Gala on Saturday, April 25 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Attended by a who’s who of political and community leaders annually, the gala is one of the premiere events in South Jersey that highlights those fighting for civil rights and diversity. Marshall, who is completing her first term as city councilwoman, was recognized by council president Aaron “Sporty” Randolph.
Marshall, who also serves as the chair for the Atlantic City Housing Authority, said while this is her first time on council, she has participated on political campaigns for years helping others get elected.
Marshall is part of the ticket that includes Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small in seeking re-election.
Others were recognized include human rights advocate Cristian Moreno-Rodriguez, who received the Sheila Oliver Civil Rights and Social Justice Award along with Jonathon Henderson for Business; City of Atlantic City’s Jarrod Barnes for Health; Tamara McNeil-Winbush for Community Service, and the Boys & Girls Club’s Tracey Triniwell, for Youth Impact.
Michael Sampson, general manager of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker both received the President’s Award.
One of the highlights of the event was singer Twana Brandon given a rousing rendition of the “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” commonly referred to as the Black National Anthem.
Rev. Dr. DeForest “Buster” Soaries, the first Black to serve as New Jersey Secretary of State, was the keynote speaker. Leading the event was Kaleem Shabazz, president of the Atlantic City NAACP and vice president of City Council, and Vice President Rosie Segura.
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