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2026 Speaker & Honorees

Each year, during our Annual Awards Banquet, The April 4th Foundation honors men and women who work diligently to keep Dr. King's dream alive.

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2025 I AM A MAN Award Recipient

Congressman Benny Thompson

Mississippi, 2nd District

2026 I AM A MAN Award Recipient

Andrew Young

Civil Rights Icon 

United Nations Ambassador

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2025 I AM A MAN Award Recipient

Dr. Leona Tate

Artist, Civil Rights Pioneer & 

Community Activist

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2026 Open Door Award Recipient

J.W. & Kathy Gibson
Charitable Foundation

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2026 Open Door Award Recipient

Africa In April
Cultural Awareness Festival Inc. 

Founded By Dr. David & Yvonne Acey

Call us:

901.859.3364

901.481.6218

Mailing Address 

P.O. Box 3267

Memphis, TN 38173

© 2025 April 4th Foundation

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