Freedom Awards honor slayers of ‘dragons of prejudice’ in star-studded ceremony

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 18, 2024 5:49 AM CT | Published: October 17, 2024 10:22 PM CT

The 33rd annual Freedom Awards went to Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, Howard University professor and attorney Sherrilyn Ifill and civil rights activist Xernona Clayton.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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