Freedom Fund Banquet
Join us for the 111th Anniversary Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, November 14, at 6:00 PM at the Muhammad Ali Center. This inspiring evening will bring together community leaders, distinguished guests, and live performances to honor the legacy and mission of the NAACP Louisville Branch.
This year’s theme, “Don’t Just Sit There – Do Something,” calls us all to action in the ongoing fight for civil rights, equality, and justice. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Brian Yearwood, Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, alongside performances from the Simmons College Jazz Ensemble and other artists.
Your support ensures the NAACP can continue its vital work — from advancing social justice to leading voter registration efforts ahead of the pivotal 2028 election. Together, we can strengthen our community and build a brighter future.
For more Information
Please reach out to:
Email: louisvillebranch@lounaacp.org
Phone: (502) 776-7608
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About Dr. H. Brian Yearwood
Dr. Brian Yearwood was named superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in May 2025 with his tenure starting on July 1, 2025.
Yearwood was born in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago to parents who were both educators. Seeking a brighter future, he moved to the United States at age 17 and was recruited to the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) on a tennis scholarship. He earned an associate degree from NMMI before continuing his higher education journey at Texas Tech University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in geology and a teaching certificate in science, followed by a master’s degree in educational administration, and ultimately, a doctorate in educational leadership and statistics.
From 2021 to 2024, Yearwood served as the superintendent of the fourth-largest school district in Missouri, Columbia Public Schools. Under his leadership, the district achieved milestones, including a 16-point increase in its state Annual Performance Report (APR) score, reaching an impressive 86.5 percent.
Yearwood spent the first 22 years of his professional career in four Texas school districts — Lubbock, Lamesa, Wharton, and Manor Independent School Districts. He was a science teacher, tennis coach, assistant principal, and principal at the school level. At Manor, Yearwood was an assistant superintendent overseeing curriculum, instruction, human resources, and academics before becoming the district’s chief operations officer. He left Manor to become superintendent in Columbia in 2021.
Yearwood is married to his wife, Tina, a registered nurse, and the father of two adult children.