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Friday, October 17

“The Fierce Urgency of Now”

By Stark County NAACP

"The Fierce Urgency of Now" has become a rallying cry for the NAACP and National Association of Black Journalist.

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Location

Kent State Stark Conference Center

6000 Frank Avenue Northwest North Canton, OH 44720

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Highlights

4 hours
all ages
In person
Free parking
Doors at 4:45 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Community • Other

We are honored to welcome Leon Bibb, legendary journalist, storyteller, and civic voice, as our keynote orator. With a career spanning decades in broadcast journalism and a legacy of truth-telling and advocacy, Mr. Bibb will share reflections on the power of Black media, the urgency of our collective voice, and the responsibility we carry to shape history in real time.

Evening Highlights

Cocktail Reception at 5:00 PM
Dinner Service Begins at 6:00 PM
Special Presentations and Community Recognitions
ACT-SO Spotlight and Youth Empowerment Moment
Musical and Artistic Performances

This is more than a dinner—it’s a declaration. A celebration of resilience, vision, and the unstoppable force of community. We invite you to stand with us, dressed in elegance and purpose, as we honor the past and ignite the future.

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Stark County NAACP

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