M Artin l uther K ing J r .
January 16, 2019
2019 special edition
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‘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.