By Chris Murphy
Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 93 years old. Despite a life that was cut short by racism, his actions, words and ideas live on today. In this current time, these words are even more important as some of our social community norms are breaking down with increased racial attacks. We truly need to lift each other up, encourage community and what we can do for others and how we all live together with respect for each other. There will be events celebrating his birthday on the 16th in Modesto and a special Modesto Rotary presentation and speech by Wendy Byrd, our local NAACP leader on Tuesday January 17 and noon at the Doubletree.
On the 16th, there is a celebration at the Christian Love church at 10 am 202 H St
Also on the 16th there is a celebration and march beginning at the Second Baptist Church with a pre-assembly lunch at 11 and a March to the King Kennedy Center at 1:30 pm There will be a banquet and community service awards ceremony following the march.
On January 25, there will be a ceremony at the MJC Auditorium at 7 pm. Keynote speaker TBD. The Modesto Peace Life Center will be coordinating.
Coming in February ModestoView. We will be coving Black History Month, please email us with activities and programs in February, and any time for that matter. Thank you.
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