[Racine, WI] – Community for Change and Youth Empowered
In The Struggle (YES) will present an adapted presentation of “The People Speak” at the Dr. King Day Celebration and Dinner on Monday, January 17th at Racine’s Memorial Hall.
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“The People Speak” brings to life the speeches, writings and diaries of people like Sojourner Truth, Malcolm X, Robert F. Kennedy, Cesar Chavez and Dr. King. These are Americans who created the movements for change that will inspire a new generation working for social justice and equality.
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Read by students and community leaders, “The People Speak” takes a trip through American history and reinvents the “rebel” rousing speeches and stories that shaped our nation. “Young and old will be inspired to hear the words of our greatest leaders through the combined voice of our community’s youth” said Kelly Gallaher coordinator of the presentation. “This performance will focus on the struggle for equality, the words of Dr. King and the building of his dream.”
The King Day Celebration is a day-long program of student community service events, social justice workshops and a free community banquet. The doors for the evening program open at 5:30 pm. The program also includes African Dancers and keynote speaker and community organizer, Ed McDonald.
The Dr. King Day Celebration is sponsored by YES, Voces de la Frontera, NAACP, Racine Unified School District, Community for Change, REA, REAA and the City of Racine. To register for daytime activities or volunteer for the event, call Kate at 414/4699206.