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Presented January 22, 1998
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday gives us pause to reflect on the
principles of community empowerment, non-violence, and racial equality.
For our youth to fulfill their social, political, economic and
spiritual potential, we must ensure that their lives remain free from
the ravages of selling and abusing drugs and the agony of senseless
violence. Moreover, if we are to achieve Dr. King's vision of racial
equality and social harmony, all youth must have available to them
opportunities to fulfill their educational and vocational aspirations;
to express their talents, intelligence, creativity, and innate capacity
for productivity and kindness.
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This year we honor programs whose daily
work brings us closer to these goals; people and programs that touch the
lives of our youth in profound and unmeasurable ways. We have chosen to
shine the spotlight of gratitude and awe on two often unrecognized
institutions, public housing and the faith community. These institutions
play a fundamental role in shaping the lives of our youth and in
reclaiming our communities. We are pleased to bring together and honor so
many creative individuals, who persistence and dedication keep Dr. King's
dream alive.
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS:
An interactive exhibit that introduces people making a
difference in our communities.
Thursday, January 22, 1998
11:00am - 2:00pm
Rita Anne Rollins Room, 8th Floor
1518 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS:
Thursday, January 22, 1998
4:00pm
Rita Anne Rollins Room, 8th Floor
1518 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia
1518 Clifton Road, N.E., is located just south of the corner where
Clifton Road intersects with Houston Mill Road and Michael Street.
Parking will be made available behind our
building and can be accessed from Michael Street.
If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Ken Resnicow at (404) 727-7222
or Brudy Francis (404)727-8503
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