"It's your Neighborhood: Spot Light On Berkeley Missouri :Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
This week Web Reporter Kelley Hoskins traveled to the City of Berkeley to feature Berkeley's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
On Monday January 16, 2012 community leaders and residents gathered to remember a message of equality and hope from the slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther Jr. on the National Holiday set aside to honor his legacy. The celebration began at 11 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the Berkeley Civic Center located at 6150 Madison Avenue.
More than 200 spectators of all ages and races moved into their seats in anticipation of the Commemorative Birthday Celebration honoring Dr. King's life.At the start of Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration, The Rev. Al Washington challenged those sitting inside the Berkeley Civic Center to set aside their obstacles and challenges for a few hours.Rev. Washington hoped that the music, reflections and performances would inspire and help each of the nearly 200 men, women and children gathered to keep King's dream alive."King provided us with hope at a time when we needed it," said Washington.
Over the next two hours, performers sang, danced and prompted members of the crowd to jump out of their seats and clap their hands to celebrate his honor.Among the loudest applause was for 16-year-old Jason Henderson after he belted out Dr. King's " I Have A Dream Speech."
Sprinkled between the musical performances were speeches from local politicians. The theme of the Berkeley tribute to the slain civil rights leader was "Forgiving the Past -- Embracing the Future."
The celebration is sponsored by the city's Berkeley Parks and Department, Top Ladies Of Distinction and The National Council of Negro Women, Gateway Metropolitan Section.
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