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THIS SUNDAY, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL TO BE DEDICATED IN WASHINGTON, D. C.

Richard Kigel · Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 at 5:03PM · 1328 views
WASHINGTON -- This Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, marks the 48th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech. It's also the dedication day for his memorial in Washington, D.C.

"The memorial to Dr. King is the first on the National Mall to celebrate a man of color, hope and peace," said Harry E. Johnson Sr., president of the MLK National Memorial Foundation.

It's also a monument that has been in the works for some time. In 1996, Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. to build a memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Dr. King.

In 2006, President George W. Bush joined former President Bill Clinton, members of Congress and an array of civil rights leaders for the memorial's groundbreaking ceremony.

At this Sunday's dedication, President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak.

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Cynthia Merrill Artis Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 at 5:06PM

I wish I could be there!!! 300,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony!!!

Richard Kigel Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 at 5:08PM

Cynthia, you will definitely be there in spirit.

I am sure they will telelvise it so we can all feel like we can participate. We will have the best seat in the house!!!

Cynthia Merrill Artis Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 at 5:17PM

yes I will.... but I too wanna be there with the best seats!! :-(

Richard Kigel Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 at 9:36PM

Unity in America.

Imagine that!!!

Jen Fad Friday, August 26th 2011 at 6:59PM

It is with disappointment that we announce that just a short time ago, we received word that, in light of potential safety concerns posed by Hurricane Irene, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial March & Rally and dedication service scheduled for this weekend has been postponed until further notice.


Best,


Rev. Charles White
National Field Director
NAACP

Cynthia Merrill Artis Friday, August 26th 2011 at 7:11PM

yeah... heard it on the news.... I hope you guys are taking cautionary measures!!

Richard Kigel Friday, August 26th 2011 at 7:44PM

Thanks, Cynthia.

You as well.

ROBINSON IRMA Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM

ISN'T THIS A GREAT COUNTRY...UNITY WILL BE SEEN ON THIS DAY WHICH WILL GO TO PROVE THIS.(SMILE)

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