YWCA Racial Justice and UAW Diversity Awards
The YWCA Racial Justice Award and UAW Diversity Award will be presented at the Diversity Action Team of Rock County’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration. The event is Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Blackhawk Technical College from 3 to 6 p.m. The event honors Dr. King and features student performances and artwork, ethnic food samples, awards and cultural sharing.
The commemoration program and award presentation will be 3 to 4:30 p.m.; ethnic food tasting and socializing will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Nominations for:
The YWCA Racial Justice Award
Individuals, clubs and groups promoting civil rights and peace are eligible for the award.
Nominations will be taken until Dec. 20, 2016,
- YWCA
1735 S. Washington St.
Janesville
The UAW Diversity Award
Open to youths and adults who work to improve race relations; participate in community, school and church activities; demonstrate knowledge of community resources; and focus on multicultural or diversity activities.
Nominations will be taken until Jan. 2, 2017,
- UAW Local 95
1795 Lafayette St.
Janesville, WI 53546
fax: 608-752-2531
email: jojolatino@aol.com
Advance the Dream in 2017
The “Advance the Dream in 2017” celebration and will feature remarks by Anthony Bonds, emcee and assistant superintendent at the School District of Beloit. Rick Daniels, dean of students at Rock Valley College, is the keynote. Kaleb Pullam of Beloit College will recite Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Janesville Craig High School students Lexi Ganong and Jessica Minter will sing two selections, and the Cunningham Treble Choir from the School District of Beloit will also perform.
More Information
Leslie Brunsell
MLK Commemoration Chairperson
Band Director
608-752-2100
Lrbrunsell@aol.com
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