District Prepares for 21st Annual Citywide Observance of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
District Prepares for 21st Annual Citywide Observance of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, January 15, 2006, Mayor Anthony A. Williams and the DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission will host the District's 21st annual citywide observance of the King Holiday by remembering the life, legacy, and birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This celebration will bring together elected officials, labor, religious, business, youth, government, and civic organizations, as well as citizens of all races. The featured speaker is Reverend Matthew L. Watley, Executive Minister of the Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church and Founder of "Power Lunch," the non-denominational noontime worship service held at Union Station's AMC Movie Theater. This year's celebration will focus on the importance of honoring Dr. King's legacy by "building" - building a national monument in his honor, building stronger communities, building youth leaders, and building success stories in the District.
Mayor Williams will present two "Living the Dream" Awards. The 2006 honorees are the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc.; and the Apostle Shirley Holloway Johnson of House of Help City of Hope. Attendees will be encouraged to spend the holiday serving those in need in their communities.
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Who
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Mayor Anthony A. Williams
DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission
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| What |
21st Annual King Holiday Celebration
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Sunday, January 15, 2006
3 pm (Reception) 4 pm (Program begins) |
| Where | The University of the District of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Main Auditorium Building 46 |
This event is free and open to the public
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