Manhattan Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee |
Martin Luther King portrait quilt created by Ronna Tyson. 43" x 33.5"
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July 2021 Committee Newsletter
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REMEMBER! CELEBRATE! ACT! A Day On….Not a Day Off
2021 events: Saturday, Saturday, January 16, 2021, 4:00 pm MLK Jr. Community Celebration Our Community Celebration this year will be an online event that will be available through Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/MLKManhattanCommittee . Hear and see the creative work of the finalists from the MLK Jr. Art and Writing contest. Share in the words and music of the Civil Rights movement. Speaker: Prisca Barnes, of the Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau The Dockum Drugstore Sit-in In July 1958, Black students gathered at downtown Wichita's Dockum Drugstore to stage a peaceful protest against the unequal practice of segregation. Tired of being denied access to the city's movie theaters and restaurants, students took action and turned their attention to the lunch counter at the popular drugstore. What happened during the three-week sit-in? What caused it to end? And why was its importance recognized by so few at the time? This presentation discusses the details of the sit-in, explores how these protests helped transform the struggle for racial equality in America, and considers contemporary non-violent protests. Prisca Barns is President/CEO of Storytime Village Inc. in Wichita. She founded Storytime Village, Inc., a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve low-income Kansas children and families. Since its beginning in 2009, Storytime Village has worked to help underserved children thrive through partnerships that provide early childhood development, family engagement around reading and access to books. Prisca is especially dedicated to improving the disparities in reading proficiency rates that exist by race and income in her state. She is a dedicated community leader and a proud native of Wichita, KS. |
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Faith services Dr. King’s words about love, social justice and service can be heard in faith communities throughout the community. Check your faith community for service times. |
Monday, January 18, 2021 8:00 AM
Prayer Breakfast
Our Prayer Breakfast this year will be an online event that will be available through Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/MLKManhattanCommittee .
Speaker: JahVelle Rhone, Associate Pastor at Manhattan Christian Fellowship Church
Topic: to be announced
In addition to his service as a pastor, JahVelle Rhone is an Information Technology Coordinator at Kansas State University and a professional saxophonist.
Prayer Breakfast
Our Prayer Breakfast this year will be an online event that will be available through Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/MLKManhattanCommittee .
Speaker: JahVelle Rhone, Associate Pastor at Manhattan Christian Fellowship Church
Topic: to be announced
In addition to his service as a pastor, JahVelle Rhone is an Information Technology Coordinator at Kansas State University and a professional saxophonist.
Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service
Feb. 1 (pick-up) - Feb. 8 (drop-off)
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by serving at home! HandsOn K-State is providing “DIY” service kits for students and community members to benefit local agencies. Pick up and drop off locations are at the Staley School of Leadership Studies and the Manhattan Public Library. Examples of service kits: animal treats and toys, fleece blankets, and care kits for senior citizens
Contact handson@Ksu.edu for questions about the initiative.
Feb. 1 (pick-up) - Feb. 8 (drop-off)
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by serving at home! HandsOn K-State is providing “DIY” service kits for students and community members to benefit local agencies. Pick up and drop off locations are at the Staley School of Leadership Studies and the Manhattan Public Library. Examples of service kits: animal treats and toys, fleece blankets, and care kits for senior citizens
Contact handson@Ksu.edu for questions about the initiative.