The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s Williamsbridge Branch toasted several distinguished leaders at its 59th annual Freedom Fund Awards Dinner Gala on Friday, October 9 at Eastwood Manor Caterers.
This year’s exemplary honorees included Man of the Year Award recipient Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; Public Service Award recipients Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj; Business Award recipient Roy Abraham; Community Service Award recipients Eleanor Minor and Nneoma Ubozoh; Healthcare Recognition Award recipient Fritz Joseph; Education Award recipient Tyrone Leader and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Phyllis Booth.
The NAACP Williamsbridge Branch executive committee.
Photo by Silvio Pacifico
