Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at the NAACP and Calcasieu Legal Defense and Education Fund's fundraising event.
The evening will begin at 5 PM with a VIP Reception and Silent Auction for our VIP ticket holders w/complimentary food and drinks in the Sycamore Room followed by an elegant dinner & Gala in the Ballroom, live entertainment, awards presentations, and inspiring keynote addresses.
Join us as we celebrate our 2026 NAACP Excellence Award recepients:
Honorable Judge Sharon Wilson
Dr. Gisele McKinney Hawkins
Sean Ardoin
Coach Ronald Joseph
Kip Texada
Proceeds from the Gala will directly support the mission and ongoing work of the NAACP and the Calcasieu Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Thank you , your support is invaluable.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Helping young people grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.
Our Mission
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Help give a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves in our community by becoming a member today.
Our Vision
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
Education
The NAACP works to ensure that all disadvantaged students and students of color are on the path to college or a successful career by ensuring access to great teaching, equitable resources, and a challenging curriculum.
Health
The NAACP is committed to eliminating the racial and ethnic inequities that exist within our health care system that undermine communities of color their life opportunities and their ability to contribute fully to the common good.
