Remembering Dr. King: Commemorative Services and Other Events Live Stream | Atlanta | Fox5Atlanta
January 17, 2011
LIVE events from Atlanta surrounding the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday streaming live from Fox5Atlanta. A video feed is available throughout the day with coverage including the Commemorative Services from Ebenezer Church.
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ESPN Townhall on “The Current Image of the Black Athlete” with Mike Wilborn, Robin Roberts and Spike Lee | Today Friday 6 p.m. | MLK Weekend Atlanta
January 14, 2011
Fri. Jan 14, 6-8 p.m. – Journalism program co-founder, Spike Lee ’79, University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari, former Miami football coach Randy Shannon, track star Marion Jones and ESPN sportscaster Michael Wilbon will participate in “The Current Image of the Black Athlete” Town Hall meeting at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. ABC-TV’s Robin Roberts and ESPN’s Bob Ley will co-host this nationally televised program that will be open to the public.
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Youth In Action’s National Teen Conference “HOTT” Hear Our Teens Talk in Atlanta MLK Weekend | January 14-16, 2011 | MLKDayAtlanta.com
January 5, 2011
Atlanta – Activist, Author, Founder and National President of Youth In Action, 13 year old Mary Pat Hector is hosting a youth conference led by the members of Youth In Action and several other teen prodigies ie… 14 y/o Morehouse College genius Stephen Stafford , Al Sharpton’s (NAN) National Executive Director Tameka Mallory, Teen Sensation T Rep Praise, Sharon J Hill, Monique Rivarde, CBS radio’s Derrick Boazman the host of “Too Much Truth” on WAOK 1380a.m and a host of other political figures and leaders in the community.
Mary Pat and YIA will be presented with a Proclamation from the city of Atlanta by Councilman Michael Bonds.
This conference is the first of its kind, a platform hosted by teens for teens. Youth In Action is determined to save the WORLD one project at a time. The conference will include workshops based on prevention (bullying/teen violence), leadership, self-esteem, healthy choices and decision-making skills. Each workshop is 45 minutes long and includes student participation and interaction.
Weekend Events are as follows:
Friday, January 14, 2011 – 6pm-9pm Meet & Greet Teen Network Mixer with performances by Rock Kandi and at the newly renovated Metroplex Skating Rink located 1959 Metropolitan Parkway Atlanta,Ga 30315
Saturday, January 15, 2011 – 8a.m.-4p.m. Youth In Action National Teen Conference held at the Georgia World Congress Center 285 International BLVD Atlanta, Ga 30313
Sunday, January 16, 2011 – Youth In Action will be doing their monthly community service project. To be announced at the conference.
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About Youth In Action
Youth In Action was founded in 2008 by Mary Pat Hector and a group of teens that decided to take a stand against violence. Youth In Action has over 15 chapters in Georgia alone and they are vastly growing. YIA is not only a national organization but they are multi-racial and multi cultural. These teens are bridging the gap in every way imaginable. The chapter leaders of YIA are well sought after child prodigies with exceptional leadership capabilities. They seek to train, tutor, educate and network with teens and other organizations all over the world. To become a member of Youth In Action log onto www.youthinactionusa.8k.com.
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NOH8 Photographer Adam Bouska in Atlanta MLK Weekend WGLB | Photo Shoot Jan 16th | MLKDayAtlanta.com
January 5, 2011
Photographer Adam Bouska is coming to Atlanta for his next round of NOH8 subjects. On January 16th, he will host a three-hour photo shoot for local gay rights activists and the general public, too. Photos cost a small fee, but the impact is priceless.
“I see this event as part of a long term process for me and for the greater Atlanta community to heal and to transform hate into love as part of the historic 25th anniversary celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday,” says Josh Noblitt, one of the local organizers. “I am thrilled to be a part of bringing the NOH8 campaign to Atlanta.”
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The LEAD Foundation, Inc. hosting inaugural MLK Day Celebration Brunch | Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Jan 17th | MLKDayAtlanta.com
January 5, 2011
On January 17th, the first holiday of the year takes place. The LEAD Foundation, Inc. is hosting its inaugural MLK Day Celebration Brunch. The event takes place immediately after the MLK March in downtown/historic Lawrenceville.
In addition to enjoying an opportunity to commune with each other and celebrate the impact of Dr. King, along with the outreach and action… that is required of us, as an added bonus, take in the wisdom, knowledge, and sincerity of our keynote speaker, Herman Pennamon (Founder of the Gwinnett Unity Group).
Tickets for the brunch are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 5-11; kids under 5 are free, and there are family-packages as well.
Proceeds from the brunch are directly supporting the LEAD Foundation’s year-round programs for young people in grades 6-12.
Ticket purchases may be made on-line via the following link: http://www.theleadfoundation.org/brunch.html
Make sure to bring a friend, your family, or your neighbor. More importantly, help us to help keep the Dream real and develop tomorrow’s leaders…today.
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NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins “Salute the Legend” Weekend Raises Awareness for Diabetes | Jan 13-15, 2011 | myATLevents
January 3, 2011
NBA HALL OF FAMER DOMINIQUE WILKINS hosts a star studded weekend January 13-15, 2011 to celebrate his birthday (01.12) while raising awareness and proceeds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Visit www.salutetothelegend.com for a full weekend itinerary and ticket information.
Buzz Behind the Buzz: “Salute the Legend” Weekend with NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins January 13-15, 2011
A weekend of amazing events planned for Atlanta’s own Basketball Icon. Dominique Wilkins is known as a great community leader in the city of Atlanta and he has chosen The Diabetes Foundation as a foundation to support and increases awareness of a silent killer. The foundation is near and dear to his heart, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes ten years ago, and a few years before Wilkins lost his father to this silent killer. Dominique uses his diagnosis of diabetes to impact the lives of those around him.
As part of the star studded weekend, Salute to the Legend – Legendary Awards will honor Dr. Joseph Lowery with the Pioneer Award, and the The S.O.S Band with the Legendary Award. Mayor Kasim Reed, Mrs. Monica Kaufman- Pearson, Mr. Julius Erving and Mrs. Daye Bexley will receive Human Highlight Award honors.
One of the NBA’s true marquee players for more than a decade, Wilkins was named to seven All-NBA teams and nine consecutive All-Star squads and is a two-time winner of the NBA Slam-Dunk Championship. One of only 12 players to score over 25,000 points in his NBA career. An Atlanta legend, you can team up with Dominique in raising awareness and making a difference in the community.
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The 2011 King Holiday Observance marking 82nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | King Center Atlanta Events | Follow the Buzz
January 2, 2011
The 2011 King Holiday Observance will mark the 82nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the 43rd Annual Program of the King Center, and the 25th anniversary of the National Holiday in his honor, which is celebrated in all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.
MLK Holiday Highlights
- The Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP) will host the seminar in collaboration with the King Center.
- Georgia Governor will host the tribute to Dr. King, with participation of King Center officials.
- The AFSC will host its annual Peace Day Program at the King Center
- Robert Spano leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 19th annual King Celebration
- Program & Birthday Party with Children Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King
- The Andrew Young Foundation will hosts the First Annual Civil Rights Film Festival
- Annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner
- Booksigning will feature members of the King family.
- The Commemorative Service is the spiritual hallmark of the King Holiday Observance, and features tributes to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
- Hands On Atlanta youth and family volunteers take a day on
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2.5 Mile Youth “Stop the Violence” Run/Walk (Free and Open… – Eventbrite | MLKDayAtlanta
January 2, 2011
The 2.5 mile Kingian Nonviolence in Action Youth Run/Walk launches The King Center’s 2011 King Holiday Observance and the 25th anniversary of the national holiday. The King Center recognizes obesity and decreased physical activities as precedent conditions which contribute and foster an environment of societal and self-violence (violence directed against self through neglect and physical inactivity).
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What’s Up with that Brother: Rep. John Lewis shares history with FSU players in town for Chick-fil-A Bowl | Atlanta
January 2, 2011
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