SAVE THE DATE - KING WEEK 2005 - January 7-17, 2005Hi. Please consider this an
extra and special afternoon mailing. I just opened it and knew many would be
interested
My planned mailing on Alberto Gonzales will follow shortly.
Also, I'll send information on the MLK Day Parade when it's available. KPFK
and Pacifica will march and some will pass out appropriate material. Honor Dr.
King and join us.
Ed
KING WEEK 2005 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Official Celebration for the City of Los Angeles
Friday, January 7
10:00am
Kick-off Ceremony & Press Conference
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall, Sears Court
Leslie Sykes, ABC7 News Anchor - Mistress of Ceremony
Free and Open To The Public
Monday, January 10
3:00pm - 7:00pm
SCLC/MLKLA Open House
4182 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 290-4100
Wed., January 12
8:00am
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
West Angeles COGIC, Crystal Room, North Campus
3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016 - 8:00am
Bishop Henry Williamson, Pres. Prelate, 9th Episcopal Church - Speaker
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Pastor of West Angeles COGIC - Host
Friday, January 14
LA County Federation Of Labor Breakfast
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall
Saturday, January 15
10:00am
SCLC/MLKLA Community Forum - King Drew Trauma Center
Monday, January 17
Reception - 6pm
Dinner 7pm
Black Tie-Optional
28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Dinner Celebration
Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, CA District 35 - Keynote Speaker
Marc Brown and Ellen Leyva, ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchors - Emcees
Jeffrey Osborne - Entertainment
DINNER CHAIR - One United Bank
CONTACT US
For information on Sponsorships & Tickets, click here to DOWNLOAD the
information form.
For other event information, call Wendy Gladney Brooks, Event Manager at
951-313-4732 or 213-920-0438 or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Check back here for updates on event information.
NEWS RELEASE
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Of Greater Los Angeles
Kicks Off The Official MLK Celebration For The City Of Los Angeles
At The Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall - January 7
LOS ANGELES, CA (JANUARY 4, 2005) - The boards of directors of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles (SCLC/LA) and
the Martin Luther King Legacy Association (MLKLA) are pleased to present KING
WEEK 2005 in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
during the upcoming national holiday observance of his birthday. KING WEEK
2005, a weeklong collections of commemorative events will commence with the
Kick-Off Ceremony and Press Conference on Friday, January 7, 2005 at the
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles, California and culminate on
Monday, January 17, 2005 with the Birthday Dinner Celebration at the Beverly
Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, where The Honorable Maxine Waters,
United States Congresswoman, California District 35, will deliver the keynote
address and receive the National Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.
Recognized at the City of Los Angeles' official Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Birthday Celebration, KING WEEK 2005 offers a chance for the communities of
Greater Los Angeles to come together and bond on one accord, which is the
essence of this year's theme: "Building a Peaceful World House."
The public, press and local/national officials are invited to attend
the Kick-Off Ceremony and Press Conference on Friday, January 7, 2005 beginning
at 10:00am at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in the Sears Court. At this free
event, attendees will also have a chance to learn more about other events
during KING WEEK, which include the SCLC/LA Open House, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Prayer Breakfast, LA County Federation of Labor Breakfast and a Community
Forum on the Trauma Center at King Drew Medical Hospital.
In addition to the commemoration of Dr. King's birthday, KING WEEK 2005
is also the primary fundraiser for SCLC/LA's programs - Rosa Parks Family
Counseling and Sexual Assault Center, Hate Crimes Prevention Program, Martin
Luther King Dispute Resolution Center (MLKDRC), L.A. Bridges @ Foshay Learning
Center and Beyond the Bell. Through the services of these programs to promote
the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and continue the unfinished
agenda for progressive change. Their goal is to realize the dream of freedom,
peace, justice and equality for all by recognizing the inalienable dignity and
worth of every human being. The SCLC mission and mandate remain to organize and
mobilize the strength of America's moral consciousness against the weakness of
its social order. SCLC/LA is committed to this vision in the Greater Los
Angeles community.
For more information on SCLC/LA, MLKLA, the programs or any of the King
Week 2005 events, including sponsorship and ticket information, please contact
Wendy Gladney Brook, Event Manager at 213.920.0438 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] For
media information, please contact Sarah Harris, Media Coordinator at
323.755.8735 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Click on the links on this page for
additional information. Photos are also available upon request.
AWARDEES
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
National Award
& Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Maxine Waters
United State Congresswoman
California District 35
Drum Major Award
Danny Bakewell
Publisher, LA Sentinel Newspaper
Thomas Kilgore, Jr.
Prophetic Witness Award
Glory Christian International Church
Pastor Alton Trimble
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Economic Justice Award
Maxine Ransom Von Phul
Owner & CEO, Winmax Construction Corporation
Rosa Parks Award
Dr. La Doris McClaney
CEO, McClaney Properties
Presidents' Award
John J. Sweeney
President, AFL-CIO
Corporate
Responsibility Award
New Century
Edward Gotschall, Executive Vice President & CFO
The Distinguished
Community Service Award
Larry Aubry
Columnist & Community Activist
Lifetime Achievement Award
William "Bill" Lucy
AFSCME International Secretary-Treasurer
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS (SPONSORS)
DINNER CHAIR
ABC 7
AFL-CIO
AFSCME District Council 36
AFSCME International
AFSCME Local 3090
AFSCME Local 685
AFSCME/MTA
American Airlines
California Endowment
California School Employees Association
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
Christopher Gardner
HERE-UNITE International
Hyundai Motor America
ILWU
Kaiser Permanente
LA County Federation of Labor
New Century
Northrop Grumman
SEIU International
SEIU Local 1877
SEIU Local 347
SEIU Local 434 B
SEIU Local 660
SEIU Local 99
Southern California Edison
The Boeing Company
The Gas Company
The Ralphs/Food4Less Foundation
Toyota Motor Sales
UAW
Union Bank of CA
United Transportation Union
UTLA
Verizon
Wells Fargo Bank
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