The NAACP Celebrates 51st Freedom Fund Gala at The Hard Rock Casino

The annual event is a fundraiser for youth scholarships. Please enjoy our gallery from the event.

The NAACP Celebrates  51st Freedom  Fund Gala at The Hard Rock Casino

ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City NAACP's 50th Annual Freedom Fund Gala Dinner took place on April 26, 2025, at the Hard Rock Casino Hotel. 

The annual event is a dinner affair to raise money for youth scholarships. A few of the youth who will benefit from their involvement with The NAACP-Atlantic City Chapter were in attendance.

The chapter also uses this annual event to honor people for service in the community.

This year's winners included :

  • Government Honoree: Atlantic City Councilwoman Stephanie Marshall
  • Business Honoree: Johnathon Henderson
  • Community Service Honoree: Tamara McNeill-Winbush
  • Health Honoree: Jarrod Barnes
  • Youth Impact Honoree: Tracey Triniwell, Executive Director of The Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City,
  • Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver Civil Rights & Social Justice Honoree:

Christian Moreno-Rodriquez

  • President's Award:

Michael Sampson, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

  • President's Award: US Senator Cory Booker

    The night was a night of celebration and bright smiles.

    Atlantic City Focus was inside to capture these momets.