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Freedom Awards Banquet

The 32nd annual Sarasota County NAACP event honored those working for civil rights and social justice.

Photography by Rebecca Baxter October 6, 2017

Carl Jackson, Sandra Gilchrist, Paul Loriston, Iyanu Corniel, Donal O'Shea

Stephen Craig, Jetson and Raynell Grimes

Aundria Castleberry

Charlie Ann Syprett, Shauniece Lee

Audrey and Bill Coleman

Jacqueline Jones, Louise Watson

Alexandria Davis, Jo-Ann Martin-Hughes, Lucille Mobley

Ray Sherman, Johnny Hunter, James Taylor

Dr. George Nims, John Acevedo, Nathan Bruemmer

Meadow and John Walker

Elmay McKay, Sally Schule, Deb Coleman

Jabari Williams, Rabrena Robinson

Ariel and Anastasia Samedi

Rachel and Carlton Shelley

Sharon Reed

Jone Williams, Tarnisha Cliatt

Valerie Reese, Addie Newsome

Among those receiving awards at the banquet at the Hyatt Regency were Jo-Ann Martin-Hughes (Lifetime Achievement), Kenya Woodard and Ja'da Bennett (Rising Stars), Maureik Robison (Go Forth and Prosper), James Taylor, Walter "Mickey" Presha and Ryan McBride (President's Award), Valerie Buchan (Community Service), Renee Snyder (Public Service) and Lucille Mobley (Education).

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