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NAACP hosts Celebrity Chef at the Freedom Fund Banquet

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Celebrate 101 years of NAACP history in Toledo with live music featuring the Skip Turner Band, dinner and dancing. At the Freedom Fund Banquet, then special guest speaker Chef Jeff Henderson will discuss his journey from an imprisoned drug dealer to a celebrity chef who has written two bestselling books and hosted three reality series on Food Network. This banquet not only celebrates the NAACP, but also individuals overcoming adversity and hardships.

7-11pm | Saturday | October 22
The Stranahan Great Hall | 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.
419-381-88851 | 
toledonaacp.org | Free

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Celebrate 101 years of NAACP history in Toledo with live music featuring the Skip Turner Band, dinner and dancing. At the Freedom Fund Banquet, then special guest speaker Chef Jeff Henderson will discuss his journey from an imprisoned drug dealer to a celebrity chef who has written two bestselling books and hosted three reality series on Food Network. This banquet not only celebrates the NAACP, but also individuals overcoming adversity and hardships.

7-11pm | Saturday | October 22
The Stranahan Great Hall | 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.
419-381-88851 | 
toledonaacp.org | Free

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