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54th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet - October 16

Please join us for the 54th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, a night of celebration and empowerment at the Ritz Charles. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with inspiring speeches, delicious food, and networking opportunities. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!


  • WHAT: 54th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

  • WHEN: Thursday, October 16 | 6:00-9:00 PM Eastern

  • WHERE: Ritz Charles (Carmel, IN)


KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: And Here We Are


  • Karin Sarratt - EVP & COO, OneAmerica Financial

  • Ahmed Young - President & CEO, Indianapolis Foundation

  • Moderated by Carolene Mays - Founder, Carolene Mays Inspiring Leadership LLC and Black Leadership & Legacies LLC


The Freedom Fund Banquet is the largest fundraiser and gathering each year for the Greater Indianapolis NAACP Branch 3053. Proceeds support the branch’s civil rights mission and ongoing operating expenses in the greater Indianapolis area.


Thursday, October 16, 2025

Doors Open – 6:00 pm | Dinner – 6:30 pm | Fireside Chat – 7:15 pm

The Ritz Charles – Carmel, Indiana, 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032


Tickets – $125/person

Tables – $1500/table​

Sponsorship opportunities – Download the Sponsorship Packet, or contact us at:

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