I wanted to send a thank you on behalf of the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha for the opportunity to present Roland with the noted gift of appreciation. The Diversity Banquet was very nice and I truly enjoyed the message from Roland as well as the meal. Again, thank you for an outstanding program and the chance to attend the event.
Travis C. Smith, President Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter of …
I really enjoyed Roland Martin. He was riveting and thought provoking. I think he woke up a lot of folks. And you did a great job of organizing the weekend. I think you single handedly doubled attendance!
Elizabeth Lyons, TD Convention Center and President Elect of Rotary of Greenville …
A major part of the MLK Dream Weekend initiative is to assist in empowering our youth to further their education beyond high school and to better the community and themselves by taking action on their dreams. Over the past nine years, we have given more than $200,000 in scholarships to deserving students. At the 2014 MLK Diversity Luncheon we awarded an additional $100,000 in scholarships, …
About 48 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King stood before our nation and declared his dream. Because of that day, because of that moment, because of his determination, his focus, his fight and his dream, millions of people of all races, ethnicities and orientations have been able to realize their dreams. Dr. King’s conviction in what he believed is possible is inspiration that continues to …
Most of us think of Martin Luther King only as a Southern civil rights pioneer and an American hero. According to Vanderbilt University professor Lewis Baldwin, “this approach undermines King’s importance as a world leader and fails to capture the extent to which he addressed the global realities of racism, poverty and war.” The new Martin Luther King memorial in Washington, D.C., provides …
We appreciate our Volunteers!
MLK Dream Weekend volunteers play a very important role and are critical to the success of the weekend of events. Volunteers assisted guests and the event coordinators in a friendly and sociable manner. This year in conjunction with Hands on Greenville, MLK Dream Weekend will offer “MLK Community Day of Service.” Keep checking back for more details.
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A COLLABORATIVE ART EXPERIENCE
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WHAT: An arts exhibition to promote inclusion and diversity in the spirit of community. The HeadStrong movement sparks conversations to create a community where all views, visions and voices are accepted and acknowledged.
HOW: Youth from across Greenville County were challenged to mobilize and …
It was 48 years from march to memorial. August 28, 2011 will mark the dedication of the national memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
For more than a decade, the men and women of The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation, Inc. have worked tirelessly at campaigning and fundraising in Washington, D.C. to bring this project to fruition. …
Without the strong support of the community, MLK Dream Weekend could not accomplish its goals. We extend thanks and appreciation to the companies and organizations for their generosity that allowed us to continue to honor Dr. King’s legacy and celebrate diversity in our community.
Sponsorship packages provide a range of marketing and brand exposure before, during and after MLK Dream Weekend …
“Put your dreams into action.” Many times, this kind of encouragement can sound more like “What’s the matter with you? Why aren’t you out there living your dream?” Such a matter-of-fact view suggests that you need nothing more than some faith, courage and the willpower to get up and go. But, sometimes dreams require more than you as an individual can give. Sometimes dreams …
