THE CENTRAL BROOKLYN MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMISSION, SPONSOR
WHAT?
The 31st Annual Family Festival celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WHO?
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All student participants -- with special recognition being given to participating schools and educators!
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Prize Winners of the 2016 Essay, Poetry & Art Contests, who will present their winning selections.
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Special guest entertainers and speakers, including actor/director Geoffrey Owens ("Elvin" from The Cosby Show) and the nationally recognized Ifetayo Youth Ensemble.
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Every contest participant will receive a T-Shirt and a Certificate!
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Every child in attendance will receive a FREE educational gift!
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Every family in attendance will be eligible for a FREE raffle gift!
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WHY?
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Because we need to stay focused on empowerment through loving and peaceful struggle now more than ever.
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Because our young people have things to say about our world and Dr. King's legacy; nearly 500 students submitted essays, poems and works of art for review by our judges!
WHEN?
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MONDAY, JANUARY 18th, 2016.
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Cash awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners at the Family Celebration. Mark your calendars now!
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Prize Winners should arrive at Prospect Heights by 11:45 am to rehearse your presentation and to pick up your T-Shirts and Certificates.
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All other participants should arrive at Prospect Heights by 12:15 pm to pick up T-Shirts and Certificates.
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Doors open to the general public at 12:45 pm.
WHERE?
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, 883 CLASSON AVENUE @ UNION STREET, BROOKLYN
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Easy to reach by public transportation! (2/3 to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum; 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Avenue; Franklin Avenue Shuttle to Botanic Garden; various bus lines)
For more information, send an email to cbmlkcommission@gmail.com or call Marsha at (347) 599-2061.
The 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Family Celebration
"Brooklyn's oldest celebration of Dr. King's legacy that focuses on our children!"
Featuring Winners of the 2016 Essay, Poetry & Art Contests
-- Winners will be announced no later than Sunday, January 10th --
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
