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-9 ~ . I ' - 4 ^ g» Marti» Luther King Jr. Special Edition (The F o rtia n i» © b a eru er Jan. 14, 1998 C Jg '~Ahitur^Ung: Coretta Scott (middle row, second from right) with classmates at Antioch College in Ohio, before she went on to study at the New England Conservatory o f Music. She had planned to pursue a career as a singer before she met and married King and became an active figure in the civil rights Ceres Behavioral Healthcare Systems ■ “Love is somehow the key that unlocks the door which leads to the ultimate reality.” Martin Luther King Jr. 815 Northeast Halsey Portland, Oregon 97232 (503) 287-4594 FAX (503) 282-7833 "An apology is the first step. How do we learn to ap preciate and accept people different then we are. The apology won't do away with all the discrimination that exists." Jo Ann Bowman, State Representative Joins with all members o f our diverse community In Celebrating the contributions and spirit o f Dr. Martin Luther King. ■ Ceres, a division of Green Spring Health Services, is a behavioral healthcare organization that offers employee assistance programs and managed mental health and chemical dependency services. Equal Opportunity Employer "IfepLhirg 13* Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 19,1998 Jefierson High School Performing Arts Center 5210 N . Keiby A Song For Martin Luther King My Brother... B y S avon L indsey For he was like a M idnight Star shooting across the Sky; and today we give Praise to that man for his eloquent freedom cry. a profound and everlasting, so special light... Ever glowing, ever sparkling, ever shining so bright... So full o f Love he had like no other; unlike some o f my sisters or my brothers, For he had that so special magic, he was so many things; hut in his words you could hear so clearly, -‘let Freedom R ing!” From Selma Alabama to Washignton and D C . His cry for freedom would one day work lor you and me; and sing H did eloquently and magnificent his voice... Letting every man and woman know that finally there was a choice and I can still remember the Greatness o f that man; saying divided we fall and together we stand. And the path he walked lor so long unseen; but I can still hear his voice saying "I have a Dream Many w ill say that he was here long before his tune; but his gift ol life for us w ill always shine, and it was that many years not long ago He would give God his life , and leave us his soul To me h e'll always be like a M ighty river touching all w ith Love, and today I sing a special song just for him to take above. Always and forever, I ’ ll love you like no other; From me to you, A song for Martin Luther King, my Brother! 12:00-6:00 p.m. Live Broadcast/Simulcast Portland Cable Access Channel 11 Jefferson High School Television Department Channel 53 KBOO 90.7 FM ADMISSION $1 donation or 2 cans of non-perishable food. A Production o f World Arts Foundation, Inc. Sponsored by: Portland Association o f Teachers, Portland Public Schools, Nike Inc., Tucker Charitable Trust, Jefferson High School, Oregon Education Association, United Airlines, Black United Fund o f Oregon, and Portland Cable Access. F o t In fo r m a tio n C all 2 2 2 -1 4 5 7