The Henrico NAACP honored nine individuals and organizations during its annual Freedom Fund banquet in Highland Springs Sept. 7. The keynote speaker at the event (which also served as a fundraiser for the organization) was U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, whose Fourth District includes Eastern Henrico. The NAACP presented the following awards: • Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Award – Nasir White. The award honors outstanding service and sacrifice. • Annie E. Hewlett Award – Douglas Broome. The award recognizes a branch member whose exemplary contributions have advanced its work. • Community Collaboration Award – the Henrico Citizen. The award recognizes...Article LinkSupport the show