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L u t h e r K in g J r .
sp e cia l edition
Januaiy 13, 2010
Portland's King Celebration Turns 25
Monday tribute widely supported
On Monday, Jan. 18, Portland
area residents are invited to join
hands to celebrate the life and
work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.
The World Arts Foundation,
Inc. is proud to produce its 25th
consecutive “ Keep Alive the
D ream " tribute to this great
American. The program, widely
supported for its powerful dis­
play of diverse talent, takes place
at Highland Christian Center,
76(X) N.E. Glisan St, beginning
at 11 a.m. and ending at 6:30
p.m.
As an added feature, organiz­
ers are proud to feature the
Dreamers Village, a full range
cultural enrichment vendor dis­
play, showcasing a variety of
local community businesses and
organizations.
This program continues to be
recognized locally and nationally
as one of the finest community-
based celebrations in the U.S.,
humbly attempting to give voice
to common citizens and acknowl­
edge the struggle for civil rights
and human dignity.
Invited guest will feature a
Liv Warfield
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We salute Dr. King
and his leadership in
furthering Civil Rights.
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Pacific Northwest Region
for information and job opportunities:
call 360-891-5060, Terry Durazo, tdurazo@fs.fed.us
or visit the websites
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www.fs.fed.us/r6
USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer
v ariety o f ta le n te d p e rfo r­
m ances by student choirs from
P o rtla n d P u b lic S c h o o ls ,
DaNell Daymon and Royalty,
Obo Addy, Derrick M cDuffy,
C h o se n G e n e ra tio n , Liv
W arfield, the Brown Sisters,
L in d a H o rn b u c k le , Ja n ic e
Scroggins, Reggie Houston, the
No! Kidding! Choir, Inspira­
tional Sounds, U niversity of
O regon Gospel Choir, and the
G ospel M usic W orkshop of
Am erica. O ther perform ances
in c lu d e the n a tio n a lly a c ­
cla im e d Je ffe rso n D an cers
and the legendary Beyons.
Distinguished speakers will
provide inspirational words on
the significance of Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., his aspi­
rations forequality and achieve­
ment, and recognize various civic
and social community leaders.
The entire program will be
simulcast live on KBOO Radio
(90.7 FM); and tape delayed on
Portland Community Media (1
p.m. to 9 p.m. on Channel 11),
and Portland Public Schools
Television Services (Channel
.28).
Linda Hornbuckle
People attending the celebra­
tion are asked to bring a $5
donation or four cans of non-
perishable food to be given to
local food banks.
Sponsors include Portland
Public Schools, Portland A s­
sociation o f Teachers, O regon
E d u c a tio n
A s s o c ia tio n ,
M cD onald’s o f O regon and
Southwest W ashington, City of
Portland , Providence Health
& Services, Enterprise Rent-
A-Car, C oncordia U niversity,
Portland G eneral Electric, A f­
rican A m erican C ham ber of
Com m erce, Coast Industries,
KBOO Radio, and Portland
Com m unity Media