High Point Branch NAACP proudly PRESENTS
Saturday November 16, 2024
Congdon Yards
400 W. English Rd.
High Point NC 27260
6pm - 7pm
“Meet the Speaker” V.I.P. Reception for event sponsors
7pm - 9pm
Program and Awards Ceremony
Get Inspired
The Freedom Fund is designed to educate, motivate, and focus on the unity that binds us together for the greater good of One High Point, One Community.
Our Guest Speaker
DEIRDRE “DEE” TEJADA
Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Social Partnerships & Philanthropy, Executive Development & Learning, Ralph Lauren Corporation
Dee has worked in the People & Development space for several years with a purpose to leave both people and organizations better than she found them. With experience in the full employee lifecycle, she is most passionate about creating inclusion and equity opportunities; growing talent; and building strategies to grow the business through people, learning and development.
Dee is a Certified Coach, working both within the Company and with private clients to achieve their highest potential. Her focus areas are leadership capabilities, life goals, career performance, wellness and stress management, relationship-building and navigating life and career transitions.
In her spare time, Dee works with nonprofits – primarily transitional housing facilities for women and satellite schools for young adults. Supporting coaching, life skills, career planning and food and clothing drives are one of her greatest passions.
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Individual Ticket
$65.00
$45 Youth
- One Ticket
- Dinner
- Souvenir Book
Table Sponsor
$550.00
- Eight (8) Tickets
- Group Seating
- Listing in Souvenir Book
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$25-150
- Full Color Ad Placement in Souvenir Book
- Multiple Size Options
- Deadline October 16
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Correcting the Legacy
Monday February 7, 2022
Resolution Passes
A RESOLUTION FOR THE ONE HIGH POINT COMMISSION TO EXPLORE COMMUNITY REPARATIONS FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CITIZENS OF HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
Monday May 2, 2022
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