Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast
Participants gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a memorial breakfast. In his keynote speech, Jesse Jackson spoke about the con… read more
Participants gathered to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a memorial breakfast. In his keynote speech, Jesse Jackson spoke about the continuing struggle for civil rights and political power by African-Americans. He also criticized those who portray Dr. King as too pacifistic rather than activist. He also emphasized the need for African-Americans to keep dreaming about all they can be individually and communally. Mayor Marion Barry also presented awards for community service. close
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- Eugene Hamilton Chief Judge District of Columbia Superior Court
- Russell Simmons President United Planning Organization->Board of Trustees
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