Atlantic City, NJ (April 2, 2024)– The Atlantic City branch of the NAACP will host its 50th Annual Freedom Fund Gala at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Saturday, April 27. The Freedom Fund Gala is the primary fundraising event for the more than 2,000 NAACP chapters throughout the United States.

This year’s awards will feature the first recipient of the Lt. Governor Shiela Oliver Award, Dr. Patt Reid-Merritt, a distinguished professor at Stockton University. This award recognizes someone who embodies the life and legacy of the recently passed, Lt. Governor.  Additionally, the 2024 President’s Award will be given to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the NAACP Atlantic City Council President, Aaron Randolph.

The 2024 honoring chairperson is George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. “Hard Rock Atlantic City is honored to host the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala for its golden anniversary,” said Goldhoff. “One of Hard Rock’s core values is ‘Love All Serve All,’ and we are honored to continuously partner with the NAACP Atlantic City Chapter to champion civil rights and equality in our community.”

Tickets are on sale now. For additional information please contact 609-338-2383 or 609-344-2590.