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January 13, 2016 The Skanner Page 17 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events United Way’s Seeks 1,600 Volunteers to Serve on Jan. 15-18 Local residents can now sign up to participate in the United Way Martin Luther King Weekend of Service Jan. 15-18. The event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr., through more than 65 volunteer service projects throughout the four-county metro region. Volunteer projects range from packaging food to cleaning up schools, from prepping books for kids in poverty to beautifying parks and will be held at mul- tiple locations in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah, and Washington counties. The MLK Day of Service is organized by Hands On Greater Portland, a program of United Way of the Co- lumbia-Willamette. Those wishing to participate may sign up until 12 hours before the start of the event. To sign up or learn more, visit http://www.unitedway-pdx.org/ mlk-weekend. KBOO Hosts ‘Freedom On My Mind’ Event Jan. 14 at Clinton Street Members of the public are invited to help KBOO cel- ebrate Dr. King’s birthday at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Clin- ton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St. Admission is a suggested donation of $7 to $10, with no one turned away for lack of funds. The event will include outstanding poets and speak- ers reflect on Civil Rights and Social Justice, and a screening of an Academy Award-nominated film on the 1961 Mississippi Voter Registration project and its crucial legacy. The pre-film open mic poetry event will be hosted by poet John Slaughter and feature speeches and read- ings from writer S. Renee Mitchell, Portland NAACP President/Activist JoAnn Hardesty, Homeless Activ- ist/Organizer Ibrahim Mubarak and others. Freedom On My Mind provides a sweeping panora- ma of a turbulent time -- a time that tested America’s purpose and its commitment to democracy. The legacy of that time, the achievements and fail- ures, remain with us today. Freedom On My Mind will enable viewers of all backgrounds to better understand and appreciate this uniquely American legacy. C.T. Vivian to speak at Mary’s Woods MLK Celebration Jan. 16 Distinguished minister, author, and organizer Dr. C.T. Vivian, a close friend and lieutenant of the Rever- end Martin Luther King, Jr. during the American Civil Rights era, will be the speaker at this year’s Dr. King Celebration. He will share his lifetime experience on the inner circle of the Civil Rights Movement. The second annual MLK event is at 2 p.m. Jan. 16, in the Chapel of the Holy Names. Port- land’s Northwest Free- dom Singers, a choral group comprised of the city’s finest voices, will accompany Dr. Vivian with a performance of inspirational songs and gospel hymns. After speaking, Dr. Viv- ian will participate in a Q & A session. A reception will follow with an opportunity to meet Dr. Vivian. World Arts Foundation, Inc. Presents ‘Victory Beyond the Dream’ Jan. 18 World Arts Founda- tion, Inc. presents its 31st consecutive tribute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Highland Center, , 7600 NE Glisan St. The entire program will honor Martin Luther King, Jr. by showcasing a variety of outstanding ex- pressions in song, oration, dance and drumming. Program format will include digital media, high definition tape-delayed broadcast, and live artistic presentations commemorating “Victory Beyond The Dream.” Program participation will include an array of community speakers from various civic and social community organizations. Invited guests will include a variety of talented lo- cal and regional performances by: The Mel Brown B3 Organ Group, DaNell Daymon & Greater Works Chorale (Seattle/Renton, WA), Derrick McDuffy and Kingdom Sound, The Legendary Beyons, local stu- dent groups and choirs from Portland Public Schools, the nationally acclaimed Jefferson Dancers and much more. Lifetime achievement awards will be present- ed to Clara Peoples & Geneva Knauls (Posthumous), Minnie Bell Johnson, Matthew Barnett, Rose Mary Anderson, Jim Pettyjohn, Hurtis & Dorothy Hadley, Mel Brown and Paul Knauls. There will also be a Victory Village Bazaar with arts, crafts, educational materials, food, photographs, and films. Cost for the event is a $5 donation or five units of non-perishable foods to be collected at the door and given to local food banks. For more information, visit worldartsfoundation. org/31st-annual-king-day. WSU Vancouver Hosts Jan. 18 King Celebration on Campus Washington State University Vancouver invites the community to participate in its annual Martin Lu- See MLK DAY on page 18
