NASHVILLE, TN — The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Action Network (NAN) continued its strong emphasis on justice at its Third Annual Black Diamond Ball. The event, held Friday, Oct. 29 had a standing room only audience.
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, (D-Ill.), served as the keynote speaker. He explained how he wished his father, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson could see the work that NAN is doing and how we are “Keeping Hope Alive.”
Black Diamond Awards were presented to several organizations and individuals.
The late publisher of The Tennessee Tribune, Rosetta Miller-Perry, which she founded 35 years ago, was awarded The Voice of Truth and Justice Award. In the program it read, “We honor her life with gratitude and love, carrying forward the work she championed and the example she set.”
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Awards presented to outstanding individuals:
Reginald O’Neill Clay (Posthumously)
Legacy of Service Award
Benaias Esayeas
Community Healing & Health Justice Visionary Award
Jill Fitcheard
Black Diamond Trailblazer Award for Justice Accountability & Community Leadership
Dawn Harrington
Freedom, Justice & Family Restoration Award
Sekou Franklin
Black Diamond Social Justice and Accountability Leadership Award
Nonye Ejiofor
Black Diamond Global Humanitarian Leadership Award
Erica Gilmore
Black Diamond DistinguishedPublic Service Award
Angela Smith
Civil Rights Youth Leadership Icon Award
Stephanie Thomas
Civil Rights Youth Leadership Icon Award
Laquisha Duckworth
Civil Rights Youth Leadership Icon Award
Dawn Deaner
Al Sharpton Champion Award
Tequila Johnson
Black Diamond Social Justice and Community Leadership Award
