Sat. (Sept. 6, 2025) 6PM The NAACP Murfreesboro Branch invites the public to the 2025 Freedom Fund Gala at MTSU's Student Union Ballroom. This year's theme is "Freedom is Non-Negotiable: The Fierce Urgency of Now!" calls for a time that demands courage, action, and leadership in the face of inequality. The Freedom Fund Gala is the signature fundraising event, honoring remarkable individuals and organizations who make significant contributions to the advancement of freedom, equality, and social justice within Rutherford County. Your sponsorship will not only help us recognize these changemakers but also further the NAACP's mission. Please nominate individuals and organizations who exemplify this sense of urgency—those who have boldly advanced justice, equity, civil rights, and community empowerment within Rutherford County. Nominations are submitted at https://form.jotform.com/251046270245146. Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://eventbrite.com/e/2025-freedom-fund-gala-tickets-1432289920709.