National Civil Right Museum Presents the 33rd Annual Freedom Awards

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Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 7pm

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Since 1991, the Freedom Award has honored distinguished individuals who have made great global and national impact. These men and women are lauded for their work in the struggle for civil and human rights.

HONORING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN CIVIL RIGHTS

The National Civil Rights Museum’s 33rd Freedom Award will take place on October 17, 2024, at the historic Orpheum Theatre. The Freedom Award, the Museum's signature event, pays tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to promoting justice and equality.

Hosted by MC Lyte with Entertainment by Deborah Cox

The 33rd Freedom Award ceremony will take place on October 17th at the historic Orpheum Theatre Memphis, paying tribute to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to promoting justice and equality. This year’s honorees are: Xernona Clayton, civil and human rights activist and producer who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the SCLC, has been a trailblazing leader in civil rights and broadcasting for 60 years; Sherrilyn Iffil, President and Director-Counsel Emeritus of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF), has left an indelible mark on civil rights advocacy, voter suppression; and racial discrimination; Spike Lee, Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose groundbreaking work has reshaped filmmaking and cinema, has inspired national conversations around race, representation and culture. The prestigious Freedom Award ceremony will be preceded by the Pre-Award Gala and Red Carpet at 5:30 pm at the adjacent Halloran Centre. Visit Ticketmaster to purchase all-inclusive tickets.