Join Us for the 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

 The NAACP Lawton Branch will host its Annual Freedom Fund Banquet from 6:30–9 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Lawton Country Club, 4601 W. Gore Blvd., Lawton, OK 73505. 

This year’s banquet theme, “We The People,” highlights the ongoing importance of civic engagement, community advocacy, and collective responsibility. Dr. David Harris, Sr., an endocrinologist with St. Francis Health System in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will serve as the keynote speaker. 

The banquet will recognize new members, volunteers, freedom fighters, and activists whose commitment has advanced justice, raised awareness of community concerns, and strengthened voter registration and civic participation efforts. 

Sponsorship & Tickets

• Platinum Sponsor Table (8 seats) – $1,000 (includes one full-page ad)

• Gold Sponsor Table (8 seats) – $750 (includes half-page ad)

• Silver Sponsor Table (8 seats) – $600 (includes quarter-page ad)

• Individual Tickets (In-Advance) – $60 per person

• Individual Tickets (At-The-Door) – $65 per person (if seating is available)

All checks should be made payable to NAACP and mailed to: P.O. Box 1134 | Lawton, OK 73502.

Reservations & Contact

For advance dinner reservations, please reach out to:

• Event Coordinator: Mrs. Delores Raphel – (580) 536-6913

• COL (Ret) W.D. Scott, Jr. – (703) 209-4294

• MAJ (Ret) John Moore – (580) 248-7619

• Rev. Ruth M. Holmes – (405) 706-3771

• Rev. Thomas Perry – (580) 284-3170

• Trooper Tony Washington – (580) 284-1654

• CSM (Ret) Robert McClain – (580) 695-3508

For additional details and to download the Dinner Reservation/Ad Form.

✨ We thank you for your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you at this year’s banquet!