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JOIN
WITH US TO CELEBRATE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR..
Monday, January 21, 2002
Theme: Spirit of the Dream
See
photos of the concert
After
many years at different venues, this event is returning to Bellingham
City Hall. The acoustics there are wonderful - the chorus is placed
on the stairs with the celebration speakers in the center. . This
hour long event honoring Dr. King will feature many speakers interspersed
with songs by the chorus.
SPEAKERS
Dr.
Clyde Ford, a noted author and originator of Bellingham's first
MLK Day Celebration 10 years ago, will be speaking at this event!
Read an interview with Clyde W. Ford : januarymagazine
interview
Other speakers include:
~ Mark Asmundson: Mayor of Bellingham
~ Lisa Fox: Chairperson of Whatcom Human Rights Task Force
~ Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz of Congregation Beth Israel
~ Darrell Hillaire: Lummi Indian Business Council
~ Nadeem Israr: VP of the Islamic Society of Whatcom County
SPONSORED BY:
BSAN
- Black Social Action Network
WHRTF - Whatcom
Human Rights Task Force
AFSCME Local 114
City of Bellingham
Stratton Kehl Publication
Whatcom Community
Foundation
LOCATION:
Bellingham City Hall.
TIME: Noon to 1:00pm, standing room
only. Arrive early and bring a friend
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