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From: Aggo Akyea <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:46 am
Subject: King Holiday Observances to Include Community Inauguration Viewing Event
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> Dear Friends.
>
> Attached is some information about a variety of King Holiday events
> occurring next weekend, including a Community Inauguration Gathering.
> Your help spreading the word would be most appreciated. We also have
> hard copies of the attached flyers and posters that can be provided if
> you have a place that you would like to post them.
>
> Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition
> www.ulgm.org/ mlk
> Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition
> www.ulgm.org/ mlk
>
> On Eve of Obama Inauguration, Dane County-Madison King Holiday
> Observance Will Reflect On the “Inspiration of Dreams;
> Responsibilities of Change”
>
> Coalition will also host free Community Inauguration Gathering at
> Monona Terrace
>
> The King Coalition welcomes theRev. Dr. Trinette V. McCray to Madison
> to celebrate the historic election of Barack Obama as president of the
> United States and the enduring legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
> at the 24th Annual Dane County & City of Madison Martin Luther King,
> Jr. Holiday Observance. Her keynote address will address the
> “Inspiration of Dreams; Responsibilities of Change.”
>
> The 2009 City-County Observance will take place on Monday, January
> 19, 6:00 p.m. at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater located at 201
> State Street in Madison. There is no cost to attend.
>
> Ordained in 1981 by the late civil rights leader, Rev. Dr. Ralph D.
> Abernathy, the Milwaukee-based McCray has over 25 years experience in
> local and national ministry and holds the distinction of being the
> first clergywoman to be elected president of the American Baptist
> Churches, USA. An advocate for those targeted by systemic poverty and
> domestic violence, Rev. McCray currently serves as president of the
> Housing Ministries of American Baptists in Wisconsin, as a board
> member of Sojourner Truth House, and as a county appointed official on
> the Milwaukee County Ethics Board. As an instructor in Urban Ministry
> at Cardinal Stritch University, McCray is the executive director of
> the Center for Calling and Engagement which includes programming that
> furthers partnerships in Milwaukee’s social justice and urban
> transformation efforts through churches and faith based organizations.
>
>
> In addition to Rev. Dr. McCray’s keynote address, the event will
> feature the presentation of the annual City and County Dr. King Awards
> presented by Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Dane County Executive
> Kathleen Falk.
>
> Entertainment will be provided by the Martin Luther King, Jr.
> Community Choir which will be led by noted local music directors
> Leotha Stanley and Letrice Stanley. Participation in the choir is open
> to all interested individuals. No registration is required. Interested
> individuals should simply attend the two required rehearsals on
> Tuesday, January 13, 7:00pm and Saturday, January 17, 11:00am at Mt.
> Zion Baptist Church,
> 2019 Fisher Street, Madison.
>
> Earlier in the day, Rev. McCray will address an expected audience of
> nearly 500 middle and high school students at the 11th Annual Martin
> Luther King, Jr. Youth Service Day.Madison will join hundreds of
> communities across the country in celebrating the national holiday by
> making it "a day ON, not a day off." This youth-planned event will
> include educational breakout sessions, presentation of the President’s
> Volunteer Service Awards by Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, and a Youth
> March up to the State Capitol. Later in the day, these students will
> spread throughout Dane County where they will begin their commitment
> to a year of volunteer service. Registration is free and includes
> lunch. Schools, youth groups, or individuals can register by calling
> Seth Yosef at (608) 251-8550. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the
> Monona Terrace Convention Center.
>
> The King Coalition will also sponsor the 22nd Annual Free Community
> Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16th at Gordon
> Commons, Room B5, University of Wisconsin Campus, 717 W. Johnson
> Street. All interested community members are invited to share a
> wonderful meal with friends, old and new, in Dr. King’s spirit of
> brotherhood and sisterhood. Free shuttle bus service to and from the
> dinner will be provided by Kobussen Buses Ltd. Pickups will occur at
> the YWCA, 101 E Mifflin Street (4:50pm) and Grace Episcopal Church,
> 116 W. Washington Ave (5:00pm) with a return trip at 6:30pm.
>
> Major financial sponsorship of these events is provided by Dean & St.
> Mary's with additional support from MG&E, the City of Madison, Dane
> County, UW Chancellor’s Office, Housing Ministries of American
> Baptists in Wisconsin, and numerous other businesses and individuals.
>
>
> On Tuesday, January 20th the King Coalition will also host a free
> Community Inaugural Celebration “President Barack Obama” in the Monona
> Terrace Lecture Hall starting at 9:00 a.m. All members of the
> community are invited to bring their lunch and view the inauguration
> on a 20-foot HD TV screen. Dessert and coffee will be provided. For
> more information contact Mona Adams Winston at 608-239-7707 or Edward
> Lee at 608-213-7907. In addition to the King Coalition, other sponsors
> of this event include the Urban League of Greater Madison, Monona
> Terrace Community & Convention Center, Kujichagulia- Madison Center
> for Self Determination, Inc., City of Madison, Dane County, NAACP,
> UMOJA, Capital City Hues, and The Madison Times.
>
> The King Coalition was established in the fall of 1985 as a community
> group to plan the official Dane County and City of Madison observances
> of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The Coalition brings people
> from all walks of life together in the spirit of true brotherhood and
> sisterhood to commemorate the life and accomplishments of this
> renowned leader of the civil rights movement. Moreover, King Coalition
> events encourage the people of the Dane County community to reaffirm
> their commitment to building a just community out of our racial,
> religious and economic diversity.
>
>
> In addition to King Coalition sponsored events, other activities
> commemorating the King Holiday include:
>
> Saturday, January 17, I Have a Dream Scholarship Ball:Sponsored by
> Women In Focus, the Ball raises money to provide college scholarships
> to deserving students. The festive evening will be held at the Monona
> Terrace, beginning at 6 p.m. Call Sally Hestad, 273-1600, for tickets.
>
> Sunday, January 18, The 25th Annual Urban League Guild Recognition
> Breakfast:More than 150 students will be recognized for their
> outstanding academic accomplishments and community services. High
> school seniors will be awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. college
> scholarships. The Madison Metropolitan School District will announce
> the 2009 Mann Scholars. The breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. at Edgewood
> High School, 2219 Monroe Street. Sponsored by the Urban League of
> Greater Madison, Inc. Tickets are available for only $5 online at
> www.ulgm.org or by calling (608) 251-8550.
>
> Sunday, January 18, 4:00 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Ecumenical
> Church Service:Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
> 2019 Fisher Street, Madison.
>
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>
> Contact: Mona Adams Winston
> Phone: (608) 239-7707
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Contact: Edward Lee
> Phone: (608) 213-7907
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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