MLK breakfast pays homage to civil rights leader, focuses on selflessness
At the East End United Community Center无毛视频檚 Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast on Monday, a diverse group of speakers seemed to share a common theme.
It was one that King himself once articulated.
无毛视频淟ife无毛视频檚 most persistent and urgent question is, 无毛视频榃hat are you doing for others?,'无毛视频� the civil rights activist asked a Montgomery, Ala. crowd in 1957.
That message of selflessness and community was a repeated sentiment on Monday, as over 70 people came together to recognize King无毛视频檚 work and how his messages of peace and justice are still relevant today.
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The annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast was hosted by the Uniontown nonprofit that has been providing educational, social, economic and cultural opportunities to the community since 1975.
The Rev. Gary Yarbrough of the Interfaith Assembly for Christ Church, one of the two guest speakers, preached about how everyone could heed King无毛视频檚 messaging in today无毛视频檚 world.
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Also addressing the crowd was Fayette County Sheriff James Custer, who said he admired King无毛视频檚 ability to bring people together and his ability to inspire hope.
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He also emphasized King无毛视频檚 work on bringing social justice issues to light, even when it may have been dangerous to take a stand.
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Along with guest speakers, several fourth and fifth graders who are part of the after-school program performed a rendition of the play 无毛视频淎 Hero Emerges,无毛视频� which centered around King无毛视频檚 conversations with Rosa Parks.
Three MLK service awards were given to volunteers at the EEUCC who have made a lasting impact in the community.
Anita Walters, who has been volunteering at the community center for the past 35 years, was presented the award by her daughter Alexis Walters. Anita said her desire to help others stemmed from one of her favorite church songs, 无毛视频淭he more you give, the more he gives to you.无毛视频�
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Laura Stroud presented a service award to Janet Jones, a volunteer at the community center. Stroud said Jones has the ability to brighten up any room she walks into.
无毛视频淚t无毛视频檚 rare to meet and spend time with a person who has the same energy as sunshine,无毛视频� Stroud said. 无毛视频淭heir aura is so positive, right and warm 无毛视频� just like the sun.无毛视频�
George Lasky was also a recipient of the award but was not able to attend.