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M Artin l uther K ing J r . January 16, 2019 2019 special edition Page 9 ‘We’ve Come this Far’ Program set for 34th Martin Luther King Jr. tribute World Arts Foundation, Inc. presents its 34th con- secutive Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., un- doubtedly one of the great American heroes and world citizens, on the MLK Nation- al Holiday, Monday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Highland Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan St. The 2019 tribute will in- clude speakers, arts and mu- sical tributes to local artists whose contributions have put Portland on the map and will last a lifetime. Portland’s Annual “Keep Alive the Dream” is recog- nized regionally and national- ly as one of the largest com- munity-based celebrations in the U.S. World Arts Foun- dation, Inc. humbly offers to give voice to the heritage of ordinary citizens’ struggle for peace, social justice, civil rights and human dignity. The entire program will honor Martin Luther King Jr. by showcasing a variety of outstanding expressions in song, oration, dance and drum- ming. Program format will in- clude digital media, high defi- nition tape-delayed broadcast and live artistic presentations commemorating King’s life and legacy. Program partic- ipation will include an array of community speakers from various civic and social com- munity organizations. The invited Guests will include a variety of talented local and regional perfor- mances, including Bravo, The American Music Program, Sen. Lew Frederick, Kai- rosPDX, Portland Inter-Faith Choir Ensemble, the Sebe Kan Jr. Dance Troupe, The Legendary Beyons, Jack & Jill of America, Inc., as well as local student groups and choirs from Portland Public Schools including the na- tionally acclaimed Jefferson Dancers. Lifetime Achievement Awards will recognize the The World Arts Foundation’s 34th consecutive Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Portland’s largest annual community celebration in honor of the late national civil rights leader, will take place on the MLK holiday, Monday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Highland Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan St. contribution of individuals and organizations for exem- plary community service. The 2019 recipients include: Commissioner Dan Saltz- man, Dr. Rosa Colquitt, Bill Deiz, Mary Harvey, Anee- sah Furqan-Peace, Laverne Davis, Portland Observer Publisher Mark Washing- ton, Angela Jenkins, Stefana Berceanu, Michael Sweeney, Bernard Brian Quinn, Luther Avery, Calvin Walker, and Jimmy “Bang Bang” Walker (posthumously). A Victory Village and Mar- ketplace compliments the full day of voices, music and pur- pose with a full range of arts, crafts, services, educational materials, food, photographs, films, and a cultural-rich net- work of arts and education advocates. “Keep Alive the Dream” will be live video streamed on YouTube, Facebook, aired live through Open Signal for- mally Portland Community Media; KBOO-FM Radio (90.7 FM); Worldartsfounda- tion.com and XRAY.FM A $5 donation or five units of non-perishable foods will be collected at the door and given to local food banks.
