Freedom Awards honor slayers of ‘dragons of prejudice’ in star-studded ceremony
Spike Lee, one of the honorees of the 2024 Freedom Awards, arrives at the National Civil Rights Museum on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
- 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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Freedom Awards Spike Lee National Civil Rights MuseumJody 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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