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M artin L uther K ing J r . Page 6 2020 special edition Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. C onTinued From P age 3 Dr. King’s principles. “Our organization’s motto is, ‘Working Hard at the Inter- section of Arts and Education,’ and this gives us an opportuni- ty to live up to, in living color, our motto, our work,” Grice said of the event. “At the center of the produc- tion are the Lifetime Achieve- ment Awards,” he said. “They identify many unsung heroes in addition to celebrating peo- ple who are known and those whose achievements not so well known, as well as remind- ing us of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream, and that is to have equality and justice and prog- ress and to do it with character and courage.” This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners are Margarett Peoples, Deena Pierott, Pedro Anglada Corde- ro, Mercedes Munoz, Tamala Newsome, Robert King, Kar- en Barker, Sam Sachs, Major Michael Jones, Adair Family Award, Don Wolfe, Arthur Cox and State Sen. Jackie Winters (posthumously). The event is also an ac- knowledgement of local artists, a celebration of children and the opportunity “to extend the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by recognizing the struggle that is before us and the cour- age that it requires or is called upon in each of us to bring jus- tice to our community as best we can,” Grice said. “It is our opportunity to acknowledge both the work and the dream of Dr. King, which we put on the stage.” Entertainment on the stage in the main auditorium will include internationally-ac- claimed opera singer Angela Brown, the DaNall Daymon & Greater Works Choir, a vari- ety of regional performers, the January 15, 2020 American Music Program of Beaumont, Miss., the Portland Interfaith Choir Ensemble, Sebe Kan Jr. Dance Troupe, Ballet Papaloti and more in- cluding dance groups and choirs from Portland public schools, including the famed Jefferson Dancers of Jefferson High. Ken Berry is the long-time executive producer of Port- land’s annual MLK obser- vance, and deserves credit for its longevity, Grice said. C onTinued on P age 10