King's call to fulfill dream still ours to heed
On Jan. 20, the nation will honor and officially celebrate the birthday of civil rights icon the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Each year, many people in the United States recognize the immense impact that Dr. King’s message of racial unity and equality had on the nation, especially during the turbulent and often dangerous 1950s and 1960s.
Two events are scheduled in Everett that are open to the public. The “Sunday Celebration” will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, the March & Rally will begin at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway, and end at the Carl Gibson Center in Everett. More information can be found at www.scbhcwa.org/.
These events are hosted by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and are the oldest MLK celebrations in Snohomish County. The theme of this two-part program is “Mission Possible,” which is fitting because our nation still has the task of fulfilling Dr. King’s mission. To that end, several community sponsors are involved, including Volunteers of America Western Washington and the NAACP Snohomish County.
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