West Orange Event To Honor Martin Luther King: 2019

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the West Orange Human Relations Commission. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

Join the Township of West Orange and the West Orange Human Relations Commission for a Celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for a free community program, open to all ages.

• Date and time: Monday, January 21, 2019, 10 a.m. to noon
• Location: Liberty School Auditorium | 1 Kelly Drive | West Orange NJ 07052

Program and Featured Speaker: A free program celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King is open to all ages. The program will feature accomplished Executive V.P. and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of RWJBarnabas, Michellene Davis, esq. as the keynote speaker, the Newark Boys Chorus School Apprentice Choir, the WOHS Jubilee Choir, the St. Matthew AME dance troupe, UPAC dance troupe and other featured speakers, local artists and musicians. A continental breakfast will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. The program begins promptly at 10 a.m.

The Township will also recognize and honor West Orange residents whose local contributions provide service to our community and beyond. Dr. MLK is often quoted for insisting that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others”. Our deserving honorees are West Orange residents whose professional and volunteer accomplishments honor the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and opens doors for others to reach their potential. This year’s deserving honorees are: former Councilman Victor Cirilo, L’Mani Viney, Erica Oliver, Willa Edgerton-Chisler, and Royce Russell.

Created by municipal ordinance in 1992, The Human Relations Commission (HRC) annually hosts the Township’s Dr. MLK Jr. Day Celebration. The HRC develops and implements programs and initiatives that encourage a positive and constructive dialogue within the township about diversity related issues and welcomes you to attend.

This event is listed on the West Orange Town calendar at http://www.westorange.org. For additional information, contact Tammy Williams at the above email or (973) 219-7687.

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