Rally and March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


July 6, 2011

MARTIN LUTHER KING NATIONAL MEMORIAL DEDICATION

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On Friday August 26, 2011 a group of local activist and community organizers hope to lead Cincinnatians to Washington D.C. to be a part of history or as some would say “one for the books.” For the first time in history a African American man of Peace who dedicated his life fighting for social change, will be memorialized with a host of activities the weekend of August 26 – 28, 2011. Dr. King was one of the most influential figures to emerge from the Civil Rights movement.

The Civil Rights movement is most significant to Cincinnati because it is the home of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth another great Civil Rights pioneer who often worked with Dr. King during the those dark days of struggle and shared aspects of his vision for equality. Victoria Straughn, local activist and organizer says, “that it is vital that we let the world know that we have not forgotten their work and future generations must continue to fight for social justice and equality. The trip is a pilgrimage to honor their work and reaffirm our commitment”. The trip is being organized in conjunction with the National Action Network and for more information visit www.nationalactionnetwork.net .

A motor coach bus will leave Cincinnati, Ohio from the new site of the what will be New Prospect Baptist Church (formerly Harmony Charter School) 1580 Summit Rd. on Friday August 26, 2011 at 10:00pm and will return Sunday night August 28, 2011. The trip will include one overnight stay. Organizers are seeking sponsors to help defer the cost for families and youth groups.

For more information, trip details including cost and deadlines for payments and sponsorship, please feel free to contact the organizers at the information listed above.


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