Jackson, MS — The Jackson City NAACP will host its 97th Annual Freedom Fund Awards & Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the historic M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge, 1072 J.R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS. This year’s theme, “Resistance on the Rise,” is a call to celebrate the power of resilience, courage, and justice. “Resistance is not just about saying no—it’s about building a future where justice, equity, and opportunity are real for every family