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Page 18 The Skanner Portland & Seattle January 16, 2019 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events cont’d from pg 17 via a peaceful demonstration. The goal for the march is to celebrate the contributions Seattle youth make in creating a better city and to honor the work that youth do to keep Dr. King’s dream alive every day. At the event, everyone will have the opportunity to participate in three different interactive workshops. There will be activities that incorporate the use of technology/smartphones although having a smart- phone isn’t necessary. Following these activities there will be a free meal and reflection. The event is free of cost to all teens and community participants and will include food, live music, a safe environment and plenty of fun! For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/events/285918188782246/. Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition presents the 37th Annual MLK DAY Celebration The newly named Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coa- lition announces the 37th Annual MLK DAY Celebra- tion, at Garfield High School in Seattle, on January 21, 2019. This year’s theme is “affirmative action = JUSTICE.” Rally and workshop participants will discuss how af- firmative action can help bring justice to historically disenfranchised groups. It is a way to lessen the on- going disparity and discrimination in employment, education, and contracting. In addition, broader as- pects of the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be addressed. The series of events starts on Jan. 20, 2019, 2 - 5 p.m., at Langston Hughes Center, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle. This is our “Hip-Hop event” with mainly youth per- formers. All ages are welcome. Everyone will have a lively time, with performers bringing to light the is- sues of the day, refreshments, and dancing. This will put participants in the right frame of mind for the fol- lowing day’s events! Monday Jan. 21, 2019, on the official MLK Holiday, events begin at Garfield High School, 23rd & Jeffer- son, Seattle, King County. • Opportunity Fair, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the high school commons (cafeteria). Participants can get help with resumes and job applications from ex- perienced volunteer advisors. There will be about 50 exhibitors. These will include employers with current job opportunities, and we expect job offers to be made that very day. Other exhibitors will in- clude colleges, universities, and apprenticeship programs. The point of the fair is to go beyond talking about problems such as lack of education and jobs and do something. • Workshops, 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. in high school class- rooms. There will be workshops geared to youth participants. In the past, workshops have includ- ed artistic as well as intellectual expression. Most workshops will start with a presentation, but leave the bulk of the time for discussion and planning ac- tivities. Participants should come early to get their first choice workshop, as many have been filled to capacity in past years. • Rally, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. high school gymnasium This event includes song, poetry and speech. This event will begin and end with words from regional faith leaders. The rally brings in speakers whose di- versity represents the diversity of the community. • March ,12:30 p.m., destination TBD. • Rally at march destination, time TBD, for more words and music to inspire us to continue the work. All events are free. A collection will be taken in the Gymnasium. Detailed information will be available at Seattle- MLKCoalition.org and https://www.facebook.com/ mlkseattle/. Portland Playhouse Celebrates King Jan. 21 Spend the afternoon of Jan. 21 honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Portland Playhouse. The celebration begins at 4 p.m. (doors at 3:30 p.m.) with a free performance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Civil Rights Leader, a one- man, interactive show featuring Charles Grant as Dr. King. Playful, poignant and powerful, this produc- tion chronicles the Civil Rights leader from his child- hood to his adulthood, marking influencing moments along the way. All ages welcome. Run time is 45 mins. Following the performance at 5:00 p.m. will be a community reading of Dr. King’s speech “Our God is Marching On.” The event will conclude with a com- munity potluck. Bring your love and respect and a dish to share and join us in celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For more information, visit https://www.portland- playhouse.org/dr-martin-luther-king-jr/. Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin, to Speak at Oregon State Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Mar- tin, will speak Jan. 21 at Oregon State University as part of the universi- ty’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. In 2012, at the age of Sybrina Fulton 17, Martin died during a violent confrontation in Florida. The publicity sur- rounding his death and the ensuing trial catapulted the country into a national debate. Since then, Fulton has co-authored a book about her son and become a spokesperson for turning family tragedy into social change. Fulton’s talk, which is free and open to the public, See EVENTS on page 19