January 7, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Angela Jones, Public Information Officer
City of Richmond
City Manager’s Office
(510) 621-1230

RICHMOND CELEBRATES LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

The City of Richmond and the Recreation and Parks Department invite the community at large to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Friday, January 11, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 360 Harbor Way South in Richmond. A pre-celebration event consisting of a Candlelight Vigil and "I Have a Dream" book signing will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

This year’s program will feature Minister James Austin of Macdonald Avenue Church of Christ as the Inspirational Speaker, a Dramatic Reading, Praise Dancers, gospel groups Generation X, Cornerstone, Unique and the Martin Luther King Community Youth Choir. A light dinner reception will be held immediately following the celebration.

For more information call Kymberlyn Carson-Thrower at (510) 620-6821 or the Recreation and Parks Department at (510) 620-6793.