PITTSFIELD — The NAACP Berkshire County Branch will host its annual Freedom Fund Awards on January 24, celebrating local and regional leaders who are advancing justice, equity, and community empowerment across the Berkshires.

The event will honor keynote speaker Tanisha Sullivan, along with Wanda Houston, Robert Mulhall, Jay Santangelo, Shannon Holsey, and Joey Pisani for their contributions to civil rights, advocacy, cultural leadership, and youth empowerment. Proceeds support the NAACP’s Freedom Fund, which provides scholarships for Black and immigrant students in Berkshire County.