MLK Unity Breakfast On Saturday In Cherokee County

CANTON, GA — Organizers are putting the final touches on Cherokee County's celebration of diversity and tolerance. The 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center, 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton.

This year’s theme is “I Have a Dream . . . Building a CommUNITY of Honesty, Healing and Hope." The event will be hosted and presented Allen Temple AME Church, Woodstock and Senior Pastor, Dr. Joseph N. Cousin, Sr., in partnership with the Cherokee County Government/Board of Commissioners.

The Rev. William “Pastor Bill” Ratliff, retired pastor of Towne Lake Church will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. This year’s keynote speaker will be Sarah Riggs-Amico, U.S. Senate Candidate, GA (D) and Former Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, GA (D).

The Unity Breakfast recognizes the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of America’s greatest civil rights icons. The event draws approximately 500 residents from all racial, political, social and religious backgrounds to promote unity among the citizens of the county. Cherokee County Schools, community groups and businesses will participate. Local city, county and state officials and community leaders will also be in attendance.

Guests enjoy a complimentary full breakfast as well as dynamic speakers, musical groups, and other performances. The event will also include the presentations of this year's winners of the MLK Scholarship Fundraiser and MLK Unity Award, which recognizes the contributions of an individual who has made a positive impact on the community by fostering harmonious racial and cultural relations.

The Northside Hospital Cherokee-Conference Center is located at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. For more information, contact Cynthia Middleton McClure at mrscdmm@hotmail.com.