You’re Invited: 75th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

NAACP Bucks County Branch | “We the People”

Join us as we celebrate a remarkable 75 years of service to the Bucks County community at the NAACP Bucks County Branch’s 75th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Parx East 2999 E. Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

This year’s theme, “We the People,” celebrates our shared commitment to political, educational, social, and economic equality and honors the collective power of a community united for justice and opportunity.

Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring cocktail hour, musical entertainment, raffles, community service recognition, and opportunities to connect with fellow supporters and community leaders.

As we celebrate 75 years of advocacy and impact, we are also looking toward the future. Our anniversary fundraising goal is $100,000, which will help sustain our programs, strengthen our community initiatives, and provide scholarships to deserving students pursuing higher education.

Your presence makes a difference—and your support helps make our mission possible.

We are honored to welcome Keir Bradford-Grey as our keynote speaker.

A nationally recognized civil rights attorney, trial advocate, and former public agency executive, Keir leads the Civil Rights Litigation Department at Marrone Law Firm, where she takes on high-stakes civil rights, government investigations, and complex litigation matters. Her work reflects a powerful commitment to protecting individual rights, holding institutions accountable, and advancing the structural reforms necessary to create a more just society. Keir also serves as Chief Legal Officer of Second Justice, the firm’s nonprofit dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted and advancing policy, training, and re-entry initiatives that drive systemic change and restore lives impacted by injustice. Her career embodies the spirit of “We the People” — a belief that justice must belong to everyone, that every voice matters, and that our institutions must work to protect the rights, dignity, and freedom of all people.

We will also honor these 2026 Awardees

Pioneer Awardees

• African American Museum of Bucks County – First African American Museum in Bucks County, a history-making force for education, representation, and cultural pride. 

• Cyril Mychalejko – Editor-in-Chief of the Bucks County Beacon, an independent online publication that reaches hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

 Community Service Awardees

• Doreen Stratton – Activist who has given a life of service, historic storytelling, and community connection.

• Heidi Roux – Executive Director, Immigrant Rights Action; an organization that supports and advocates for the immigrant community.

• Nina Coffey – Secretary-Treasurer, Local 668 Service Employees International Union (SEIU), whose core industries are healthcare, public services, and property services

🎟️ Join us. Celebrate our legacy. Invest in our future.

💙 Purchase your ticket, become a sponsor, or make a donation today.

We look forward to celebrating 75 years of service, progress, and community with you!

Purchase your tickets before October 4th to take advantage of the $10 discount.

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