2016 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Hosted at First Baptist Church Eastern Bypass Richmond, Kentucky. Masters of Ceremony, Mr. John Black and Chair, Mrs. Nannie Black Second VP Chief Larry Brock presenting “Special Recognition” Rev. Mitchell E. Brown, Presents The Purpose First Baptist Church Lic. Henry Kenney Entertaining with Singing Mrs. Rita Brown, Presents Honorees Mrs. Pauline Chenault and Mrs. Maggie Dillingham receives the “Rosa Parks Tribute” The family of Mrs. Vashti Blythe, Honoree receives her tribute The family of Mrs Mary Farris, Honoree receives her tribute Mrs. Esther Harris, Honoree receives her tribute Mr. James Hocker, Honoree receives tribute along with his family The family of Mr. Eldridge Reed “Kizer” Martin, Honoree receives his tribute The family of Mr. Jesse Parks Sr., Honoree receives his tribute Mr. Jimmy Tevis and Mrs. Lois Tevis, Honorees receives their tribute with family The family and friend of Mrs. Eleanor Wearren, Honoree receives her tribute The Latecomers Homemaker Club. Honoree receives their tribute Katie Ellis receives special recognition on behalf of her fallen husband Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Neil Ellis President Rev. Robert R. Blythe presents Platinum Level Sponsorship Recognition to Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass Platinum Level Sponsors Bechtel Parson Bluegrass Dr. Kathy Bullock Entertaining in Song Dr. Kathy Bullock Enteraining in Song First VP Mr. Velmar Miller prepares to present the “Rosa Parks Tribute” Branch Treasure Dr. Janice Blythe recognizes Public Servants and Political Candidates Madison Central High School African American Mentor Program Peace Supporter Banquet attendees enjoying each other and dinner Banquet attendees seated at Table Sponsor “Coles Insurance Agency, Inc.” Beautiful flowers donated by Village Florist, Richmond, KY Master of Ceremony Mr. John Black recognizes Banquet Sponsors Banquet attendees seated at Table Sponsor “Coles Insurance Agency, Inc.” Richmond-Madison County NAACP President Rev. Robert R. Blythe provides closing comments