ALTON - SIUE Chancellor Dr. James T. Minor will be the keynote speaker of the Annual NAACP Alton Branch Banquet on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College. This year's theme is "Moving Forward For Change, When We Fight, We Win!"

Dr. James T. Minor"Your donations will allow several scholarships to be presented to deserving students," Andy Hightower, the NAACP Alton Branch director, said. "The banquet committee has worked diligently in preparing the event.

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

"This year we are looking forward to a tremendous turnout due to the fact it has been two years since we have come together for the annual banquet because of the COVID-19 Pandemic."

The deadline for the program book ads and tickets is May 15, 2022. Tickets are $60 each or a table of eight for $480.

Article continues after sponsor message

Ads are full page $150, half-page $100, and quarter of a page $50 and patrons ads are $10. Corporate sponsorships are Platinum $5,000, Gold $2,500, Silver $2,000 and Bronze $1,500.

Andy Hightower, NAACP Alton Branch Director

To place an ad, please contact Charlotte Hightower at (618) 593-1853 with any questions.

Please make checks payable to the Alton Branch NAACP. Mail to Attention: Ad Journal: P.O. Box 1216, Alton, IL., 62002, e-mail ads to Altonbranch@naacp.com.

Any further questions call the chairperson Mrs. Maxine Caldwell (618) 795-5786 and co-chair Mrs. Anita Banks at (618) 465-8366.

Prefer RiverBender on Google
Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

More like this:

Edwardsville NAACP Branch to Honor Mark Thomas With the President’s Award
May 25, 2026
Edwardsville Branch NAACP Announces 61st Annual Freedom Fund Banquet and Awards Gala
Apr 30, 2026
Alton NAACP Leader Calls For Investigation Into Alleged Double Standards Against Mayor
Mar 31, 2026
Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait For The Next Tragedy To Make Our Skies Safer
Jun 24, 2026
'The Fierce Urgency of Now:' Alton Branch Of NAACP Plans MLK Event At Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
Jan 14, 2026