Watch Design & Dialogue With Iconic Architect David Rockwell Live Stream Sponsored by The Davis Bozeman Law Firm | National Center for Civil and Human Rights
May 1, 2013
The Davis Bozeman Law Firm today announced their partnership with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and The W Atlanta Downtown to present the live stream of the Design & Dialogue Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7 pm, with award winning architect, David Rockwell of The Rockwell Group.
“Our support of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum is in keeping with our ongoing commitment to the human rights struggle. Our firm has consistently provided pro bono services to activists and their families, who have sought to challenge and transform our society to ensure the human rights and dignity of all people,” says Robert Bozeman, Managing Partner of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm.
As a result of the sponsorship from the community-based firm, founded by Attorney Robert Bozeman and Attorney Mawuli Mel Davis, the public will have an opportunity to watch, tweet, and connect with David Rockwell about his career and works.
The intimate and interactive event will take place at The W Atlanta Downtown with National Center for Civil and Human Rights CEO Doug Shipman, as moderator.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum and Research Center is set to open in 2014. The Coca-Cola Company and The Arthur M. Blank Foundation are a few of the contributors who continue to show the business community’s support and investment in the success of the new tourism attraction.
When asked about the significance of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Attorney Davis believes that, “…each generation must continue the work of expanding and extending human rights so that all people live in dignity and respect…be inspired by NCCHR!”
Tune in to the Design & Dialogue Live Stream powered by the Davis Bozeman Law Firm at http://live.routetv.com, and join the conversation with questions for special guest David Rockwell using the hashtag #WDesignRockwell.
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WATCH Live from Atlanta: The 45th Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Services Live Stream | MLKDayAtlanta
January 21, 2013
VideoBuzz: Visit MLKDayAtlanta.com to view The 45th Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Services Live Stream. Services take place from Ebenezer Church. After the services, those in attendance will attend a viewing party for the 2nd Presidential Inauguration of President Barack Obama. The President will take his oath using a bible belonging to the late Dr. Rev Martin Luther King Jr. (Video courtesy of MyFoxAtlanta)
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The King Center Gets Social with Live Stream from Salute to Greatness Dinner: Catch @DryerBuzz on @RouteTV Live Saturday, January 19, 2013 | #KingsDream #IamFreedom
January 19, 2013
When the King Center asked how best to get social, our advice included two immediate recommendations. One, have DryerBuzz.com in the building; and two, partner with RouteTV.com, our 2013 partners for Changing the Game 2013.
Together DryerBuzz.com and RouteTV.com creates history making content with live and on-demand programming. Recent coverage includes Live Presidential Election Results coverage and ChangeTheGameNYE a live Google Hangout for women creatives and entrepreneurs.
Saturday, January 19, 2013, the Buzz will be in the building at the The Salute to Greatness Awards, where recipients receive the highest honors presented by The Martin Luther King, Jr Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
The red carpet and pre-show will stream live via Routetv.com/live beginning at 5PM with social commentary provided by Yalanda Lattimore, editor of DryerBuzz.com. Clyde Anderson, Financial Lifestyle Coach who regularly serves as a CNN financial analyst, and Kim Ford, Publisher of JubileeMag.com, will host the pre-show.
This year’s national observances of King Holiday marks the 84th birthday of Dr King; 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech; while at the same time, America observes the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Additionally, the Presidential inauguration of President Barack Obama’s second term falls on day of observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday. The President will swear in using bibles from both Lincoln and Dr. King.
For King Holiday events from Atlanta and beyond, visit www.MLKDayAtlanta.com an observance channel provided by DryerBuzz.com
To watch and interact with The Salute to Greatness Awards live Saturday, January 19, 2013, use hashtags #KingsDream and #IamFreedom. Video should play below, or visit Routetv.com/live or DryerBuzz.com from home or phones. Share comments, questions, and tweets to be read on air and shown as the King Center (@KingCenterATL) gets social for the 2013 annual observance of MLK Holiday.
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MLKDayAtlanta: New Exhibit from Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection | Events January 17th-30th
January 17, 2013
MLKDayAlanta — In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Morehouse College’s “Month of King” the Archives Research Center is pleased to present a new exhibit of materials from the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection. The display is located on the Library’s upper level outside of the Archives Research Center reading room. Materials highlight the Birmingham Movement and the March of Washington; both events will reach their 50th Anniversary this year. In conjunction with Morehouse College’s “Month of King” events, a workshop on using the King Collection will be held at Woodruff Library on Tuesday, January 29th.
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MLK Center Hosts Anti-Bullying Rally ‘Bullying Is Not Hot!’ | Tuesday Jan 15, 2013
January 12, 2013
Presented by the Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP), Fulton County Office of Children & Youth, HOT 107.9 FM, Music Education Group (MEG), and Fulton County Youth Commission. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (PST) Atlanta, GA
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The King Center’s Youth EXPO | Saturday January 12, 2013 | Atlanta | MLKDayAtlanta
January 7, 2013
Atlanta is invited to enjoy The King Center’s Youth EXPO and showcase, a youth-focused expo that has become an annual tradition in our community.
The EXPO is for youth, by youth, and about youth.
The EXPO provides a stage to feature middle school, high school and college students from Metro Atlanta that are serving as leaders and change agents in their respective schools, homes, communities and places of worship in the spirit of Dr. King’s philosophy which helps to promote the “Beloved Community” that he envisioned.
Students will showcase their creativity, innovation and initiatives. The EXPO is a platform for presentations and performances including song, dance, music, drama, poetry, the spoken word and mini performances. There will be activity stations and exhibits featuring youth-focused initiatives, achievements, organizations and entities. Students will also connect to organizations, resources and ideas related to service, civic engagement and career opportunities including volunteer and intern opportunities. We will recognize youth who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in six (6) categories:
Academic Achievement
Leadership
Civic and Community Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Performing Arts
S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Location
MLK Jr Recreation Center Gym90 Boulevard, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
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Living Atlanta Style! Stage by Stage: Been to The Mountain Top to see Danny Johnson & Demetria McKinney as Dr King and Camae | Watch
November 14, 2012
We’ve been to The Mountain Top by Katori Hall; staring Danny Johnson & Demetria McKinney; directed by Jasmine Guy. Get the buzz behind the buzz with Yalanda P Lattimore, editor DryerBuzz.com as we’re Living Atlanta Style Stage by Stage.
The Buzz: Danny Johnson & Demetria McKinney delivered stunning, emotional, funny, tender, moving and imaginative portrayal of a moment that changed all our lives. Better should we now understand passion for a people and what it means to live out one’s destiny,” says Yalanda Lattimore, DryerBuzz.com
YBuzz Behind the Buzz: The Mountain Top
The gripping re-imagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
The Mountain Top is now playing November 13 – December 16, 2012 at the Southwest Arts Center.
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Watch: SCLC Women: Reverend Al Sharpton, Don Lemon CNN, LaTanya R Jackson Accept 2012 Drum Major for Justice Awards in Honor of Dr MLK Jr April 4th
April 5, 2012
VideoBuzz: Buzz Eye View at 33rd Annual SCLC 2012 Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner commemorating April 4th and Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Don Lemon, CNN News Anchor; and Reverend Al Sharpton, Political, Civil Rights, and Social Justice Activist and founder of National Action Network, accepted awards for Communications; LaTanya Richardson Jackson (actress and wife of actor Samuel L Jackson) accepted their awards for Arts. Mrs. Evelyn Lowery and MLK III closed out the evening with dedications to Dr. King. We captured the video handheld. Because of the many events of the day, we weren’t able to capture more, but more links to video will be coming by friends.
Buzz Behind the Buzz: April 4, 2012 marked the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He wanted to be remembered as a “Drum Major for Justice.” Since 1980, Mrs. Evelyn Lowery and SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., Inc. have held the Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Dinner to commemorate Dr. King’s life’s work, and pay tribute to our world’s present day “Drum Majors” – individuals who have made significant contributions to advance the causes and work championed by Dr. Martin Luther King. The awards honor those who carry on the spirit the “Drum Major” in the areas of service, justice and achievement in their respective fields.
Honorees Included:
Sean Penn, Samuel L. Jackson, Al Sharpton, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Don Lemon, Chris Draft, Isabel Wilkerson, Terrie M. Williams, Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Justice Robert Benham, 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Maya Penn, Mary Pat Hector, Karen Reagle, and Atlanta Daily World
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Atlanta: MLK III Institute and UNITY Invite You To April 4th Revisited: Saving Lives, Building Dreams! | Country’s first national Town Hall Meeting on preventing violence | #savinglives12
April 3, 2012
As heard on Too Much Truth with Derrick Boazman with special Guest Martin Luther King III and Tyrese
WHAT: April 4th Revisited: Saving Lives Building Dreams! is the country’s first national Town Hall Meeting on preventing violence affecting youth using a public health approach and advancing the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leaders within government, politics, health, entertainment, education, community and youth organizations, and the media will join together to transform what has traditionally been a day of mourning for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. into a day that builds momentum to prevent violence affecting youth in the first place.
April 4th Revisited: Saving Lives Building Dreams! starts off with a national telebriefing featuring members of congress and mayors discussing the pandemic of violence affecting youth and prevention strategies. The briefing is followed by in-person panels.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 4th at 12noon to 1pm (ET)/ 9am to 10am (PT) (Telebriefing)
WHO: Coordinated by The Martin Luther King III Institute for Social Justice and Human Rights and the CDC-funded Urban Networks to Increase Thriving Youth (UNITY)
WHERE: Panels will be held at The Carter Center, 453 Freedom Pkwy NE in Atlanta
Connect on Twitter and Facebookfor more information, and follow along with livetweets of the event at #savinglives12.
Telebriefing speakers include:
Mayor Landrieu (New Orleans)
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35th)
Congressman Al Green (TX-9th)Prevention experts on violence affecting youth:
Dr. Howard Spivak, Director, Division of Violence Prevention, CDC
Larry Cohen, UNITY Co-Chair and Executive Director Prevention Institute
Dr. Lauren Smith, Medical Director, MA Dept. of Public Health
Dr. John Rich, Chair Department of Health Management Policy, Drexel University
Dr. Howard Pinderhughes, UC San Francisco, UNITY
Journalists on site are also invited to attend the panels featuring:
Martin Luther King III
Actor Tyrese Gibson
Nationally recognized youth spokesperson Mary Pat Hector
Former Atlanta Mayor and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young
Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez
Minneapolis Councilman Don Samuels
More details on agenda: at Carter Center
1 to 2 p.m. Violence as Uncool & Unacceptable, on the role of popular culture and media in promoting peace. Panelists include Tyrese Gibson, musician and actor, and Mary-Pat Hector of Youth Move and Youth in Action.
2:05 to 3:05 p.m. Community Peace & Thriving Youth, a discussion among community leaders in UNITY cities working to prevent violence and expand opportunities for youth. Panelists include:
- Mariko Lockhart, Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
- Paul Lopez, Denver City Council
- Don Samuels, Minneapolis City Council
- Sheila Savannah, Houston Department of Health and Human Services
3:10 to 4:10 p.m. Violence as a Public Health Issue. Panelists include:
- UNITY Co-Chair Larry Cohen, Prevention Institute
- John Rich, Drexel School of Public Health
- Lauren Smith, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Howard Spivak, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4:15 to 5 p.m. Saving Lives, Building Dreams: A Call to Action. Hear inspiring words by Martin Luther King III and Andrew Young, a close friend of Dr. King and former Atlanta mayor, member of Congress and ambassador to the United Nations.
Concerned Citizens Plan Second March and Rally in Union City in Death of Ariston Waiters | Janaury 17th
January 13, 2012
March an Rally on City Hall in Union City!!!
Having not heard from Union City Officials at City Hall, concerned citized in the death of Ariston Waiters, a teenager shot and killed by Union City Police Officer Luther “Machine Gun” Lewis, will return to City Hall January 17th. Those leading protests stress that Waters was unarmed and not posing a threat. shot TWICE in the BACK! The protest is to demand JUSTICE for Ariston. Meet at Union City City Hall 5047 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291 TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 6pm sharp! rally forms outside then march into City Hall for the City Coucil meeting. Show up! Stand up! Speak up! “Our lives begin to end when we remain SILENT on things that matter” Bring the entire family and WEAR BLACK!Follow the Buzz via March an Rally on City Hall in Union City | Facebook
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