Page 3 - MLK 2022 Booklet

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Commission of Mid-Michigan

Supporting January 17, 2022

Greetings!
Hope, Dream s, Leaders On behalf of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan, we extend our sincere
Hope, Dreams,& Leaders
gratitude for the overwhelming support this region extends to the Commission. It is because of
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you that today we mark our 42 year in commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
Since 1937 Andy Schor King Jr. and our second regional broadcast on WILX and WLNS. Thank you!
Mayor City of Lansing

Ron Bacon This year’s theme, “In the long run justice must finally spring from a new moral climate” are words
Mayor City of East Lansing written by Dr. King to President Eisenhower after he federalized the national guard in Little Rock
Arkansas so nine children could go to school. Although written some 65 years ago, these prophetic
Elaine Hardy
Chairperson words challenge us to a more personal reflection on our response to recent events in America.

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Tristan Wright As we celebrate the 65 anniversary of the Little Rock Nine on that fateful date in September 1957,
Vice Chairperson when the entire world watched as nine brave teens changed the course of history and marked the

Tony Baltimore first test of desegregation in the Jim Crow South, our nation has made some progress on the road
1 Vice Chairperson towards equality; however, we continue to labor for the promise of justice, inclusion, and unity.
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MSU Federal Credit Union is proud to support the Dr. Martin Luther King Treasurer We can celebrate many triumphs on our journey, but there is more work to be done. Your
Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan in their efforts to preserve the legacy Steve Japinga presence today is a symbol of your belief in this promise and your commitment to the work ahead.
In the end, we as a collection of individuals must bond together as a nation in collective hope and

and teachings of Dr. King by supporting community agencies, and Secretary belief in the primary tenets of our constitution that all men are created equals and the belief in the
Kelli Ellsworth Etchison
empowering youth to achieve educational goals. fundamental guiding principle of our democracy- the right to vote.
Kwafo Adarkwa
Whitney Anderson Harrell The Commission is honored to present Dr. Carlotta LaNier, Ms. Minnie Jean Brown Trickey, Dr.
The Commission is guided by Dr. King’s teachings and philosophy Ron Bacon Terrance Roberts and Mr. Ernest Green, four members of the Little Rock Nine, pillars of the Civil
Bryan Beverly
of love, tolerance, and nonviolence. We stand together as we make Michael Flowers Rights movement and the collective face of desegregation. Their lives intertwine with one of the
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most pivotal events in our American history. We are eager to hear their reflections on this time as
advances for social improvement through helping our communities Lonnie Lee told to Lt. Governor Garland Gilcrest. We are certain to have an inspiring and insightful
Dr. Denise Maybank
achieve new levels of leadership and public service. Rosa Moss-Hargrove conversation. One in which I hope will create urgency in us to continue the push toward access to
Nicole Noll-Williams
the ballot for all Americans.
Geraldine Potter
Kristin Shelley
MSU Federal Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Randall Talifarro On a more personal note, I have been honored to serve as chairperson for the Dr. Martin Luther
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King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan and to be joined by 20 people who have committed
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37 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration. themselves to preserving the legacy of Dr. King. It has been my honor and privilege to serve with
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James W Butler III - Emeritus them.
Joel Ferguson - Emeritus
Bruce McAttee – Emeritus Let us take today to commemorate the life of Dr. King and tomorrow partake in his legacy and
demand action to ensure that ALL Americans have access to the undergirding principle of our
democracy, the right to VOTE.

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