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Martin Luther King Day Observance and Policy Forum
Martin Luther King Day observance and policy forum on racial segregation, Monday, January 17, 2022, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJ (Via Zoom)
The Unfinished Work; Ending Segregation, Expanding Democracy"
Monday, January 17, 2022 (we will gather remotly via Zoom)
Please join us for a virtual Martin Luther King Day observance and policy forum on racial segregation on Monday, January 17, 2022, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, ET at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJ.
Our coalition that has been battling the deeply entrenched and well-funded forces of racial segregation here in Atlantic County and across the state for some time. We intend to expand and escalate our campaign as we build multi-racial support to win over policymakers through mobilization and direct action.
We can think of no better use of the King Day observance than to launch this important work in the new year and we would be honored if you would join us.
"Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children."
Martin Luther King, Jr. : I Have a Dream Speech (1963)
Martin Luther King Day observance and policy forum on racial segregation, Monday, January 17, 2022, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJ (Via Zoom)
Please pre-register here for this virtual gathering of faith, community, political and policy leaders.
When
January 17th, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location
Fountain Baptist Church
116 Glenside Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
116 Glenside Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
Contact
Mobile: 6092068572
Email: williedfrancois@gmail.com