Dr. Dudley E. Flood Lifetime Achievement Award Benefit
Celebrating 94 Years of Excellence in Education, Service, and Legacy-Building

This event honors the life and legacy of a North Carolina icon—Dr. Dudley E. Flood. A trailblazer in public education, a unifier of communities, and a fierce advocate for equity, Dr. Flood’s unwavering commitment to justice has changed the lives of generations of students and educators. His service to our state and nation has spanned nearly a century, and his legacy continues to shape the work of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity.

The Lifetime Achievement Award Benefit pays tribute to Dr. Flood’s extraordinary impact—from desegregating schools in the aftermath of Brown v. Board of Education to advancing civil discourse and equity-centered leadership across the country. Through this benefit and campaign, we celebrate 94 years of excellence, driven by faith, service, and an unrelenting belief in possibility.

Dr. Flood’s legacy reminds us that “the greatest motivator is possibility… we’re not there yet. We will get there, but we will only do that if we keep the faith and believe that there is a destination.”

Join us in honoring this living legend by making a gift in an increment of 94—whether it’s $94, $940, or more—to help us reach our campaign goal of $940,000. Your donation directly supports the Dudley Flood Center’s mission to advance equity in education across North Carolina and beyond.

Together, we carry forward Dr. Flood’s vision of a world where every child—regardless of background—has the opportunity to thrive.