“The Fierce Urgency of Now”

We are honored to welcome Leon Bibb, legendary journalist, storyteller, and civic voice, as our keynote orator. With a career spanning decades in broadcast journalism and a legacy of truth-telling and advocacy, Mr. Bibb will share reflections on the power of Black media, the urgency of our collective voice, and the responsibility we carry to shape history in real time.

Evening Highlights

• Cocktail Reception at 5:00 PM
• Dinner Service Begins at 6:00 PM
• Special Presentations and Community Recognitions
• ACT-SO Spotlight and Youth Empowerment Moment
• Musical and Artistic Performances

This is more than a dinner—it’s a declaration. A celebration of resilience, vision, and the unstoppable force of community. We invite you to stand with us, dressed in elegance and purpose, as we honor the past and ignite the future.

Host or Publisher Stark County NAACP