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2025 International Freedom Conductor® Awards, Presented by P&G
September 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

A Night of Legacy, Music, and Freedom
Mark your calendars, because September 27 is a night you won’t want to miss! The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center takes center stage at the Aronoff Center for the International Freedom Conductor Awards.
Our very own John E. Pepper Jr. will be honored for his lifelong fight for equity and justice, standing alongside trailblazers Lonnie G. Bunch III, Opal Lee, Toni Morrison, and Isabel Wilkerson.
What’s in store:
- An electric night hosted by
Tamron Hall - Soul-stirring performances from Deborah Cox, MAJOR., Syleena Johnson, and Keith D. Robinson
- Stories that light a fire and remind us why freedom, justice, and courage still matter
This isn’t just an awards show. It’s history in the making. Be there. Be inspired.
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 7:30 PM
- Location: Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall (VIP reception at 5:30 PM)
- Attire: Black tie encouraged
Get your tickets here: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/international-freedom-conductor-awards